KNUCKLES: Paramount+'s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Spin-Off Begins Production And Reveals Cast And Logline

KNUCKLES: Paramount+'s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Spin-Off Begins Production And Reveals Cast And Logline

It's been confirmed that production is officially underway on Paramount+'s Knuckles TV series, and the Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off has now added Adam Pally, Rory McCann, Tika Sumpter, and more to its cast.

By JoshWilding - Apr 17, 2023 11:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Sonic the Hedgehog
Source: Variety (via Toonado.com)

Variety (via Toonado.com) reveals that Paramount+'s Knuckles TV series starring Idris Elba has assembled its impressive leading cast as production on the series finally kicks off in London, England. 

First announced last February, the show sees Elba reprise his role from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and he'll be joined by Adam Pally (Happy Endings) who returns as Wade Whipple from the movies. He'll be key to this series as a longline confirms we'll follow Knuckles after he "agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior."

The series is set between the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and the franchise's upcoming third instalment (which is going to be released in theaters on December 20, 2024). 

Knuckles has also added Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Julian Barratt (Mindhorn), Scott Mescudi (Don’t Look Up), and Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso) in recurring roles. Rory McCann (Game of Thrones) will guest star alongside Tika Sumpter, with the latter back as Maddie. Additional casting is expected to be announced at a later date.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 writer John Whittington wrote Knuckles' pilot and serves as Head Writer and executive producer on this series. Brian Schacter and James Madejski are also part of the show's writing team. 

Jeff Fowler, the director of both Sonic the Hedgehog movies, will helm the pilot episode and executive produce the series. Ged Wright, Brandon Trost, Jorma Taccone, and Carol Banker are directing episodes, while Elba is among Knuckles' producers. 

Sonic the Hedgehog and its sequel have grossed over $405 million at the worldwide box office, so we're not exactly shocked to see the franchise expand to television. No premiere date has been announced, though we obviously expect it to arrive before the third movie does next Christmas.

Are you excited for Knuckles? As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments section. 

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bobevanz
bobevanz - 4/18/2023, 4:01 AM
I totally forgot about this, well alrighty then
bobevanz
bobevanz - 4/18/2023, 4:20 AM
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DesiSpiderman
DesiSpiderman - 4/18/2023, 4:58 AM
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Surveyor
Surveyor - 4/18/2023, 5:00 AM
If this really is the plot of the show...it honestly sounds dreadful.

You're doing a Knuckles show, and you're gonna have it focus on training one of the most unfunny & forgettable human characters in the films?! What a waste...
Vigor
Vigor - 4/18/2023, 6:21 AM
Cudi stay winning
FusionWarrior
FusionWarrior - 4/18/2023, 6:33 AM
THAT'S HOW I ROLL! YAH, I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THIS KNUCKLES SHOW FOR A WHILE.
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/18/2023, 8:00 AM
Love dark mode on site not sure how I feel about spin off movie about knuckles need see trailer
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