After the great success of the new Sonic adaptations, both the first two films and the upcoming one, Paramount+ has once again invested in the universe of the legendary Hedgehog. This time, it’s through a Knuckles miniseries, which will be led by Idris Elba.
That’s right, the actor will once again lend his voice to the character that has left a mark on a generation alongside several of his friends. Variety confirmed just a few hours ago that the first season will bring back some of the stars from the original movies, such as Ben Schwartz as Sonic.
The episodes will debut on the streaming platform in April, so there are only a few months left to see what the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 spin-off is all about, marking the franchise’s first live-action series overall. Here, check all you need to know…
Knuckles comes to Paramount+ in April
The Knuckles series will hit the screen on April 26 of this year, so there are only a few months left until it’s available on the Paramount+ catalog. All six episodes will be released together and can be exclusively streamed.
Ben Schwartz and Idris Elba in Knuckles. (Source: @DiscussingFilm)
The first season, created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher for the service, will bring back some of the most talented actors from the original movie. Therefore, Idris Elba will reprise his voice role as Knuckles the Echidna, and Adam Pally will resume his role as Wade.
The story itself is based on the video game series published by Sega, but the spin-off is strictly connected to the 2022 movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Therefore, it is part of the live-action franchise that originated in 2020.
How was the Knuckles character created?
Knuckles the Echidna, a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series, was introduced by Sega and first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 3, released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive console. The character was designed by artist Takashi Yuda.
Knuckles was created to add a new dynamic to the Sonic series. Unlike Sonic, he possesses unique abilities, such as gliding and climbing walls, thanks to his spiked knuckles and powerful red echidna physiology. He is also the guardian of the Master Emerald, a powerful gemstone that plays a significant role in the Sonic storyline.
Regarding the game’s narrative, Knuckles starts as an antagonist, misled by the main villain, Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman), who makes him believe that Sonic is a threat to the Master Emerald. Over time, he discovers the truth and becomes one of Sonic’s allies.
The character’s popularity grew over time, leading to his inclusion in various Sonic games, spin-off titles, animated TV series, and comics. His character has become an integral part of the Sonic franchise, contributing to the diverse gallery of characters within the Sonic universe.
