Promising “more action and mischief” than the $300M grossing original, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 races into cinemas from this Friday, and to celebrate Paramount have released a behind-the-scenes look at the sequel, featuring snippets from the cast-and-crew about what to expect as the smart-mouthed blue ericius goes up against Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik once again; check it out below….
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The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is directed by Jeff Fowler and sees Ben Schwartz returning to voice Sonic alongside Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik), James Marsden (Tom Wachowski), Tika Sumpter (Maddie Wachowski), Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles, Lee Majdoub as Agent Stone, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as the voice of Tails, Natasha Rothwell as Rachel, and Shemar Moore in his as-yet-unrevealed role.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will race into cinemas on April 1st.