Overview
- Industry trade The Hollywood Reporter first reported Bell’s casting, which Sonic actor Ben Schwartz then confirmed on Instagram.
- Director Jeff Fowler returns for the sequel, with producers Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher and Toru Nakahara also back onboard.
- Amy Rose, a long-running character from the games known for her Piko Piko Hammer, was previously teased for the film series.
- Most principal cast members are expected to reprise their roles, while some returns and new voice roles, including Metal Sonic, remain unannounced.
- Paramount’s Sonic franchise has surpassed $1 billion worldwide, with the third film the series’ top grosser at over $490 million.