Paramount’s Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog is expanding later this year with two more entries. The bigger one, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, will hit theaters on December 30. But before this, Paramount+ is treating fans of the blue blur with a spin-off series starring his rival, Knuckles, voiced by none other than Idris Elba.
Knuckles will feature the titular echidna in six episodes that will bridge the gap between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, taking audiences on an action-filled but humorous adventures as Knuckles goes on a journey of self-discovery and mentorship.
The first spin-off in the budding cinematic universe sees Knuckle play the role of a mentor to Wade Whipple, portrayed by Adam Pally, teaching him the ways of the Echidna warrior. This mentorship unfolds in a storyline combining the elements of comedy with action-packed sequences, providing a fresh perspective on the beloved character introduced as Sonic’s foe-turned-friend in the second film of the series.
The series boasts an ensemble cast featuring notable guest stars, namely:
- Stockard Channing
- Edi Patterson
- Scott Mescudi
- Ellie Taylor
- Julian Barratt
- Rory McCann
- Cary Elwes
- Christopher Lloyd
- Paul Scheer
- Rob Huebel.
Finally, special guest stars Ben Schwartz and Tika Sumpter are reprising their roles as Sonic the Hedgehog and Maddie, respectively, alongside Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails, further enriching the narrative with familiar faces from the Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Behind the scenes, the creative team from the previous Sonic films are back, which includes the director and executive producer Jeff Fowler, who also directed the pilot episode. Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, John Whittington, and Toru Nakahara are all executive producers as well, ensuring continuity and a seamless integration into the cinematic world of Sonic the Hedgehog. Additional directors such as Ged Wright, Brandon Trost, Jorma Taccone, and Carol Banker contribute their expertise to the series.
The series was created for television by John Whittington and showrunner Toby Ascher, with Whittington serving as head writer. This collaboration aims to capture the essence of Sonic while providing a fresh and exciting narrative for fans.
With the combined global box office total for Sonic The Hedgehog and Sonic The Hedgehog 2 standing at $725.2 million, and Sonic The Hedgehog 2 marking the top Kids & Family film on Paramount+, the franchise’s popularity continues to soar.
The success of Knuckles and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will help prove that the Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog is more than just a flash in a pan.
