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.
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Based on | Sonic the Hedgehog by Sega |
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Composer | Tom Howe |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Network | Paramount+ |
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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.