The world of Sonic the Hedgehog is expanding with the latest series, Knuckles, and its new trailer. The event series from Paramount Pictures and SEGA of America will run six episodes, all available to stream on April 26 exclusively on Paramount+. The series arrives with its Sonic key team, including Ben Schwartz, who will guest star, reprising his role. Created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, the series looks to maintain the spirit of the first two films while transitioning the blend of mediums from film to television. The series, starring Idris Elba, takes place in between the films Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The trailer teases the fish out of water adventure the titular character goes through in the upcoming series. Fans can see more of this world along with the new official trailer during the CBS Television Network’s Super Bowl LVIII pregame broadcast on February 11. Tune in for an all-new Knuckles Spot, which will also be featured in Nickelodeon’s special kids and family broadcast. It’s a big year for the Sonic world, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 due to be released in theaters on December 20, 2024.
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What is Knuckles About
The new live-action event series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the films SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3.
Cast and Crew
- Idris Elba
- Adam Pally
- Stockard Channing (The West Wing)
- Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones)
- Scott Mescudi (Don’t Look Up)
- Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso)
- Julian Barratt (Mindhorn)
- Rory McCann (Game of Thrones)
- Cary Elwes (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING)
- Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)
- Paul Scheer (Star Trek: Lower Decks)
- Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital)
- Ben Schwartz
- Tika Sumpter
- Colleen O’Shaughnessey
Directors: Jeff Fowler, Ged Wright, Brandon Trost, Jorma Taccone, and Carol Banker
Creators: John Whittington and Toby Ascher
Exectuive Produvers: Jeff Fowler, Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, John Whittington and Toru Nakahara, Idris Elba
Release Date
Knuckles available to stream on Friday, April 26, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada; the following day, April 27, in all additional Paramount+ territories; and in Japan later this year.
