Back in February of final 12 months we reported {that a} Knuckles the Echidna spin-off TV present was within the works at Paramount+ following the success of the second Sonic the Hedgehog movie – which after all launched Knuckles to the movie franchise. One 12 months on from its preliminary announcement we now have official particulars on the present – together with the truth that the movie’s director will return for the TV present.
As reported by Variety, the Knuckles spin-off present is about between the occasions of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (at the moment deliberate to hit cinemas in December 2024) and sees Knuckles “[agreeing] to coach Wade as his protégé and train him the methods of the Echidna warrior”. Unsurprisingly, each Idris Elba and Adam Pally will reprise their roles as Knuckles and Wade whippie respectively for the present.
Making the present really feel in alignment with the movies, Sonic 1 and a couple of’s director Jeff Fowler is serving as an govt producer for the collection and can even direct the pilot episode. More of the movie’s artistic crew are additionally returning for the present, with Neal H. Moritz; Toby Ascher; Toru Nakahara and Elba himself all serving as govt producers.
Both Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and a couple of have been enjoyable movies with near-universal attraction, and so it’s thrilling to see this iteration of the Blue Blur (and his pals) increasing into extra mediums. Hopefully the present finally ends up being simply pretty much as good because the movies. We must wait and see.
KitGuru says: What do you consider the small print launched to this point? Are you excited for this present? What did you consider Idris Elba as Knuckles in Sonic 2? Let us know down under.
