An echidna with superpowers might sound awesome, but the only thing that sounds better is if the character is wearing a cowboy hat. A new poster forKnuckleshas been released byParamount+, showingIdris Elba’s protagonist wearing a very stylish accessory ahead of his return to our screens. The magic of theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise finds new life in the upcoming television spin-off, which will take place before the events ofSonic the Hedgehog 3. It’s time for Knuckles to grab the spotlight in an action-packed story that will expand the world of the video game adaptation.
Knuckles was introduced inSonic the Hedgehog 2, where the character initially worked alongside Doctor Robotnik (Jim Carrey) during his new plot to get rid of the protagonist of the franchise. However, after realizing that Robotnik is actually a threat to creatures from other worlds, Knuckles decides to join Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) in order to defeat the powerful villain. But after Knuckles found out he would stay on Earth, it’s time for him to finally have an adventure of his own, which will be explored across the six episodes of the series created byJohn WhittingtonandToby Ascher.
The premise ofKnuckleswill follow the titular hero as he trains deputy sheriff Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) in the ways of the Echidna Warrior. While the combination of a powerful creature from another world and a police officer seems unlikely, the world ofSonic the Hedgehoghas already established that Knuckles and his friends will help out anyone as long as they seem likable. Together, Knuckles and Wade will have to find out more about The Buyer, a former lackey of Doctor Robotnik played byRory McCann. The cast of the series will also includeCary ElwesandEdi Patterson.
The Future of ‘Sonic’ Moves Along Fast
While it will be rewarding for Knuckles to have his own time in the spotlight after being always being a part of Sonic’s journey, it’s clear thatParamount Picturesfeels very confident about the franchise based on the popular video games. A third theatrical installment,Sonic the Hedgehog 3, willspeed into theaters on December 20, bringing back the friendly heroes that were introduced in previous movies to fight against a new threat. Time will tell how the events ofKnuckleswill affect the third movie in the franchise, but for the moment, Idris Elba’s unpredictable protagonist has problems to solve on his own.
You can check out the new poster forKnucklesbelow, before the series premieres on Paramount+ on April 26:
Knuckles the Echidna teaches deputy Wade Whipple the techniques of the Echidna warrior.
