Factoring in the time taken between the start of filming and Idris Elba being confirmed as Knuckles for “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” it might be safe to expect a name to be called out very soon for the next chapter in the franchise. Whoever it is, we can only hope they bring their A-game as the new villain on the block, taking over from a mustache-twirling and tightly wound (in the best way) Jim Carrey. Unlike Sonic’s former adversary, Shadow has historically turned over to the side of good in the past, just like Knuckles, only with way more of an attitude. Should he succeed, there’s no doubt that talk of a spin-off story could come into play just as it did with the original SEGA character.
By the time Sonic is on his third lap, his echidna ally will have appeared in his own spin-off series, “Knuckles,” on Paramount+, which will star Kid Cudi. That series is an effort to expand the franchise, and Shadow could quickly board his own spin-off after the credits roll on “Sonic 3.” Fingers crossed that Shadow has enough firepower to keep things going and that whoever brings him to life vocally is as perfect a pick as the rest of the “Sonic” cast, which has won over fans and box-office results for the past two films.
