‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Movie Adds A Couple Marvel Supporting Stars To The Cast
Sonic the Hedgehogis currently shooting in Vancouver, Canada. This week, we learned Paramount Pictures squared awayBen Schwartzto voice the titular speedy, blue critter made famous by Sega video games. The live-action side of the cast already hasJim Carreylined up as Dr. Robotnik,James Marsdenas a small town cop, andTika Sumpterin an unknown role. But two more names have both been added to the roster and each has a history with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Adam Pally(Iron Man 3) andNealMcDonough(Captain America: The First Avenger) have been added to theSonic the Hedgehogmovie cast, but we only know who one of them is playing. Find out more below.Colliderhas word on Adam Pally, best known for his role on the ABC comedy seriesHappy Endings, and Neal McDonagh, who recently had a villainous arc in the Arrowverse on The CW, joining theSonic the Hedgehogmovie cast. The former will likely provide some comedic relief as a fellow cop who gets involved with James Marsden’s character. Meanwhile, the latter’s role is currently under wraps, and it’s not clear whether it will be live-action or a voice for one of the CG characters.
The video games have had various storylines over the years, but the most simple and earliest found Sonic the Hedgehog trying to rescue imprisoned animals trapped inside weaponized robots and retrieving stolen Chaos Emeralds from the evil Dr. Robotnik and his army of mechanical creations. The hedgehog also famously collected golden rings throughout his quests. At least one of those elements sounds like they will make it into the movie
James Marsden’s character is a South Dakota cop who ends up on a road trip to San Francisco, where he helps Sonic recover the rings he needs in order to defeat Robotnik. It remains to be seen what other video game elements make it into the movie, but anearly set photo showsa town sign that says Green Hill, a reference to Green Hill Zone, the first level from the originalSonic the Hedgehogvideo game.
First-time filmmakerJeff Fowleris directing the live-action and CG hybrid movie with a script that has been worked on byPatrick Casey, Josh MillerandOren Uziel. Visual effects master andDeadpooldirectorTim Milleris on board as an executive producer andNeal H. Moritz(theFast and Furiousfranchise) is producing too.
Sonic the Hedgehograces into theaters onNovember 15, 2019
