Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Adds Idris Elba as Knuckles

The ending of 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog film confirmed to audiences that one fan favourite character could be within the sequel: Tails. And now, there’s affirmation that one other vastly well-liked character from the Sonic franchise is becoming a member of his pal on the massive display—with a suave, famous person voice as well.

Idris Elba took to social media Tuesday to disclose that he’ll be voicing the Echidna Knuckles within the Sonic the Hedgehog 2, at present set for launch on April 8, 2022. Ben Schwartz will as soon as once more voice Sonic alongside stay motion actors James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. The rumored plot sees Robotnik return from an alien planet together with Knuckles to discover a highly effective emerald, which is when Sonic and Tails workforce as much as cease him. In the video video games, Knuckles was first launched as an antagonist too, earlier than altering sides. We’d think about that’ll occur right here as properly.

Jeff Fowler as soon as once more directs the sequel and, after the primary movie’s stunning field workplace success, chances are high the look of those characters can be as true to the sport world as attainable. He wouldn’t need one other scenario like final time the place after the primary take a look at Sonic was revealed, on-line response was so detrimental, tens of millions of {dollars} have been spent to probability the primary character’s look. As anticipated, even the fast tease that Elba dropped on-line has Knuckles trademark palms wanting simply as they need to.

There was additionally this title announcement, which as soon as once more hammered house the purpose that Tails can be a giant a part of the film.

Elba is having a reasonably stable week. In addition to this model new franchise going below his belt, he’s getting nice critiques for his work at Bloodsport in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, one other franchise he might very properly find yourself communing sooner or later. But it’s a must to assume, if Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a success, we’ll in all probability get Sonic 3, 4, 5, who is aware of. And you understand Knuckles can be alongside for the trip.

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