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Knuckles 2024
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Knuckles is a 2026 American television miniseries that aired on Paramount+, created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher. It is based on characters from Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise and serves as a spin-off to the Sonic the Hedgehog film series. This marks the first live-action Sonic television production. The story unfolds between the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), focusing on Knuckles the Echidna as he mentors deputy sheriff Wade Whipple in echidna warrior traditions. Whittington served as head writer, while Ascher acted as showrunner.
Idris Elba returned to voice Knuckles from the films and starred with Adam Pally, who reprised his role as Wade. The series was announced in February 2022 at a ViacomCBS investor event, with Elba confirmed for the project. Filming commenced in London, England, in April 2023. Jeff Fowler, director of the Sonic films, directed the pilot episode. Additional casting followed. Ged Wright, Brandon Trost, Jorma Taccone, and Carol Banker directed later episodes. Tom Howe composed the musical score.
Knuckles launched on April 26, 2024 with all six episodes. During its opening weekend, it became the most-watched original series on Paramount+. Critics offered generally positive feedback, praising the action scenes and the performances of Elba and Pally. Some reviewers noted issues with writing and felt the series did not sufficiently highlight Knuckles.
Cast
- Idris Elbathe voice of Knuckles the Echidna
- Adam PallyWade Whipple
- Ellie TaylorWilloughby
- Kid CudiMason
- Stockard ChanningWendy Whipple
- Edi PattersonWanda Whipple
- Julian BarrattJack Sinclair
- Christopher Lloydthe voice of Chief Pachacamac
- Rory McCann"The Buyer"
- Alice TregonningSusie Barnes
- Cary Elwes"Pistol" Pete Whipple
- Rob HuebelDylan Beagleton
- Paul ScheerGary N
- Ben Schwartzthe voice of [[Sonic the Hedgehog
- Colleen O'Shaughnesseythe voice of [[Tails
- Tika SumpterMaddie Wachowski
Crew
- Creator
- John Whittington, Toby Ascher
- Producer
- Samantha Waite, Hitoshi Okuno
- Executive producer
- Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Jeff Fowler, John Whittington, Idris Elba, Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi, Toru Nakahara
- Cinematography
- Brandon Trost, Peter Wilike
- Music
- Tom Howe (musician)
Details
- Production
- Original Film, Republic Pictures (International; through Paramount Pictures), Sega Sammy Group
- Network
- Paramount+
