Knuckles (TV series)

## Sonic Cinematic Universe

***Knuckles*** is an upcoming web television series based on the character of the same name. The series is a spin-off and a sequel to *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* and will be the first television series in the Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe. The series is produced by Paramount Pictures and will be released on Paramount+.

The first season will premiere in early 2024 and will lead into *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*.

## Synopsis

### Season One

Knuckles agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.

## Cast

### Starring Cast

* Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna (voice)
* Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
* Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski

### Recurring Cast

* Cary Elwes as Pistol Pete Whipple
* Edi Patterson as a to-be-confirmed character
* Julian Barratt as a to-be-confirmed character
* Scott Mescudi as a to-be-confirmed character
* Ellie Taylor as a to-be-confirmed character
* Rory McCann as a to-be-confirmed character
* Stockard Channing as a to-be-confirmed character
* Christopher Lloyd as a to-be-confirmed character
* Paul Scheer as a to-be-confirmed character
* Rob Huebel as a to-be-confirmed character

## Production

On February 15, 2022, the official Paramount+ Twitter account announced *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* and *Knuckles*, two upcoming cinematic universe entries that were also revealed at the Investors Connect day. It was announced that Idris Elba would reprise the role of Knuckles in the 2023 Paramount+ exclusive series.

On April 17, 2023, it was reported by *Variety* that the series has entered production. It will have Adam Pally and Tika Sumpter reprise their roles. The creative team of the previous films will be the series' executive producers, including Elba and Jeff Fowler. New cast members include Edi Patterson, Julian Barratt, Scott Mescudi, Ellie Taylor and Rory McCann.

On June 14, 2023, it was reported by *Variety* that Cary Elwes, Stockard Channing, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Scheer, and Rob Huebel have joined the cast.

On November 16, 2023, it was reported by *Deadline* that the series had been delayed to early 2024 from the original Winter 2023 release.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Paramount Plus on Twitter - February 15, 2022
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Paul Scheer Signs With Sugar23
3. ↑ 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Spinoff Series About Knuckles Set at Paramount Plus
4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Spinoff Series ‘Knuckles’ at Paramount+ Sets Cast, Including Adam Pally, Tika Sumpter
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Paramount Chief Brian Robbins on the Blockbuster Success of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Getting Close to the Starting Line’ With ‘Star Trek’
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Universe Expands As Sega And Paramount Sign Off On Third Film And ‘Knuckles’ Spinoff Series At Paramount+ With Idris Elba Reprising Role
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Spinoff Series ‘Knuckles’ at Paramount+ Adds Five to Cast, Including Christopher Lloyd and Cary Elwes
8. ↑ Cary Elwes Says 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' Is The Biggest Action Blockbuster in History

## External Links

* Knuckles (TV series) on Wikipedia
* @SonicMovie on X
* Knuckles (TV series) on Sonic Wiki Zone
* Knuckles (TV series) on IMDb