Jeff Fowler, director of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, teases plans for a new character hinted at in the sequel. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a sequel to 2020’s hit video game adaptation Sonic the Hedgehog. The Sonic video games first debuted in 1991, letting players control the title character, an ultrafast blue hedgehog as he zipped through the platforming gameplay. Sonic evolved over the years, seeing the character pop up in racing, sports, and even educational games, with the IP also expanding to comic books and cartoons.

After previously helming the first installment, Fowler returns to the director’s chair for Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The sequel also features numerous returning cast members, with Ben Schwartz voicing Sonic, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, James Marsden, Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell, and Tika Sumpter. In addition, Sonic 2 also introduces Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails after teasing the character at the end of the first film and Knuckles the Echidna, voiced by Idris Elba. The sequel’s story sees Dr. Robotnik return to Earth with his new ally Knuckles following the last movie’s events, and Sonic must team up with Tails to stop them.

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In a recent interview with ComicBook about Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Fowler was asked about storylines from the games or animated shows that he would be interested in adapting down the road. The director didn’t mention any storylines or go into much detail, keeping future ideas tightly under wraps. However, Fowler said that a new character is teased in the sequel, hinting at their inclusion in future projects. Check out Fowler’s comments about Sonic the Hedgehog 2 below:

I’m hesitant to go into too much detail, only because it’s obviously still very early. I will say that we are teasing a character that I’m incredibly excited about. It’s very personal to me as a fan.

While Fowler didn’t mention any character by name, the world of Sonic offers up a variety of options. A few fan favorites stand out as potential options, like Metal Sonic, a creation of Dr. Robotnik’s that has been known to best Sonic, or Shadow, a black hedgehog who acts as an anti-hero. There are also characters like Amy Rose, who could serve as a potential love interest for Sonic, or Big, a large cat known to be a gentle giant.

Given that Paramount sees Sonic as a potential cinematic universe, there are options for where and how the teased character will appear in the future. Sonic 3 is already confirmed to be in development and there are also plans for a potential series revolving around Knuckles. So as long as the Sonic franchise continues to prove successful, the door is wide open for the world to grow. As for the new character teased in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, audiences can find out who it is when the film opens on April 8.

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Source: ComicBook

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  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)Release date: Apr 08, 2022
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