Sonic the Hedgehog hits theaters later this year, bringing the animated video game icon into the live-action world. The Sonic the Hedgehog trailer dropped last week and gave fans a glimpse at the titular character in action. Fans were not happy with the film’s interpretation of the beloved icon and let Paramount Pictures know via social media.
On Thursday, Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler revealed that he and the studio had decided to go back and completely redesign the character’s look for the film. Sonic the Hedgehog creataor Yuji Naka then took to Twitter to share his thoughts, which were very positive. Check out what he had to say about the controversial decision in the post below.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all news regarding Sonic the Hedgehog as soon as more information becomes available. How did you feel about Sonic the Hedgehog’s live-action design? Which of the Sonic the Hedgehog video games is your favorite? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
Check out the synopsis for Paramount’s upcoming video game adaption Sonic the Hedgehog here:
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from Sega that centres 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.
Directed by Jeff Fowler from a script written by Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, and Oren Uziel, Sonic the Hedgehog features the voice talent of Ben Schwartz as the titular character and stars James Marsden as sheriff Tom Wachowski, Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik, Neal McDonough as US Army Major Bennington, Tika Sumpter as Mrs. Wachowski, Lee Majdoub as Stone, and Frank C. Turner as Crazy Carl. Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell, Debs Howard, and Elfina Luk also star in undisclosed roles.
Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog will be released in theaters on November 8, 2019.
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The film will also be set in Central City.