Cedric the Entertainer on What Entertains the Entertainer
5/1/202617 min
In this fun and animated episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, comedy legend Cedric the Entertainer joins Gentry to talk about his new Netflix animated movie, Swapped. The film is a body-swap animated adventure featuring a stacked voice cast that includes Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, Justina Machado, and more.
Watch Swapped on Netflix here: Netflix - Swapped
Cedric talks about what it’s like stepping into the world of animation, how voice acting differs from live-action comedy, and the challenge of bringing a character to life using only your voice. He also reflects on the different animated projects he’s been part of throughout his career and why animation allows performers to stretch in a completely different way.
Gentry and Cedric also have some fun with the movie’s body-swap concept, including who Cedric would swap bodies with if he could choose anyone, alive or dead. The conversation also dives into his hit CBS show The Neighborhood, his current work on Broadway, and how he continues to evolve as a performer across stand-up, television, film, animation, and theater.
From Netflix animation to sitcom success and Broadway lights, this episode is full of laughs, wisdom, and classic Cedric charm.
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Gentry Thomas· Host0:59
[upbeat music] From the comedy stages, to the big screens, to Broadway, animated films, sitcom legend from The Neighborhood, he's the most versatile entertainer of our time, always carrying around the good times, making us laugh. Let's welcome in Cedric the Entertainer. Man, thanks for coming on the show today.
Cedric the Entertainer· Guest1:18
What's up, good buddy? How you doing, man?
Gentry Thomas· Host1:19
I'm good, man. This is how I know you're a warrior, man. At this time you're doing Broadway.
Cedric the Entertainer· Guest1:24
Yeah.
Gentry Thomas· Host1:24
Eight shows a week, I think. You're, you're launching a new animated movie called Swapped. Closing out