Knuckles (TV series)

Knuckles is an upcoming American television miniseries created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher for the streaming service Paramount+, based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series published by Sega. It is a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series and the first live-action television series in the franchise overall. Taking place between the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), the series follows Knuckles the Echidna as he trains deputy sheriff Wade Whipple in the ways of the Echidna warrior. Whittington served as head writer, with Ascher as showrunner.

Knuckles
Promotional poster
Genre
Created by
Based onSonic the Hedgehog
by Sega
Starring
ComposerTom Howe
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • John Whittington
  • Jeff Fowler
  • Neal H. Moritz
  • Toby Ascher
  • Toru Nakahara
  • Idris Elba
Production companies
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Sega of America
  • Original Film
Original release
NetworkParamount+
Related
Sonic the Hedgehog film series

Idris Elba reprised his voice role as Knuckles from the film series and stars alongside Adam Pally, reprising his role as Wade. The series was announced in February 2022 during a ViacomCBS investor event, with Elba on board with the project. Production began in London, England, in April 2023, with Sonic film director Jeff Fowler directing the pilot and further casting announced. Ged Wright, Brandon Trost, Jorma Taccone, and Carol Banker directed the following episodes. Tom Howe composed the series' score.

Knuckles is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on April 26, 2024, with all six episodes.

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