Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

A live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound – human – best friend Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination. The film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.

Adventure Family Animation Live-Action/CGI Based on Game

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Sonic the Hedgehog.

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  James Marsden

  Unfrosted, Knox Goes Away

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  Tika Sumpter

  Tyler Perry's Acrimony, Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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  Jim Carrey

  ... Robotnik [villain]

  Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who

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  Ben Schwartz

  ... Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)

  Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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  Natasha Rothwell

  Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Wish

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  Neal McDonough

  Homestead, Boon

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  Adam Pally

  Hell of a Summer, Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Crew Behind the Film

The Sonic the Hedgehog behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jeff Fowler last directed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The film's writer Evan Susser last wrote Fist Fight and The Jetsons.

Director

Jeff Fowler

Screenwriters

Evan Susser
Van Robichaux

Producers

Takeshi Ito
Neal H. Moritz
Mie Onishi

Production Details

What we know about the Sonic the Hedgehog movie production.

Key Facts

• The game was first released by Sega in 1991.
• The plan is to make a hybrid CG-animated/live-action family film (Hollywood Reporter, 10/31/16).

Production Updates for Sonic the Hedgehog

Jan 2020

Completed

Changed Sonic the Hedgehog movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Paramount has picked up film rights after Sony Entertainment put it into turnaround.

Oct 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Deadpool director Tim Miller is on-board to executive produce the film.

Jun 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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