PREVIEW: Arlo the Alligator Boy (U)

WHO’S IN IT?

Michael J. Woodard (film debut), Mary Lambert (film debut), Haley Tju (Burning Palms), Jonathan Van Ness (Miss Americana), Brett Gelman (Jobs), Tony Hale (American Ultra), Flea (Boy Erased), Annie Potts (Ghostbusters), Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie), Vincent Rodriguez III (White Snake)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Ryan Crego (film debut), director; Clay Senechal (film debut), writer; Karen Malach (film debut), producer; Alex Geringas (I’m Off Then), composer; editor TBA

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Arlo Beauregard (Woodard) is a wide-eyed young boy who happens to be half-human, half-alligator. When he learns that his long-lost father lives in New York, Arlo decides to leave his swamp and travel to the big city, making new friends and learning some valuable lessons along the way…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

A bright, colourful and most of all adorable new animated musical, Arlo the Alligator Boy is charming fun for the whole family, and a perfect introduction to characters who will be seen soon in an upcoming Netflix series.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 16TH APRIL 2021

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX

 

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