The Hollywood reporter has confirmed that actor James Marsden will star in the upcomingSonic the Hedgehogmovie, though his role in the film has not yet been disclosed.
Many may remember James Marsden from his role as Scott Summers/Cyclops in the 2000’sX-Menfilms, or his more musical parts inHairsprayandEnchanted. He’s currently starring as Teddy Flood in the HBO hit sci-fi seriesWestworld.According toIMDB, Marsden is the only actor listed for the film so far.
A few months back,Paramount snagged the movie rights, and it looks like the studio is finally getting started on pre-production. Thefilm will use a mix of live action and CGI,and will be directed by Jeff Fowler, who worked on an Oscar-nominated shortGopher Brokeback in 2005. While video game adaptations in cinema have a bit of a bad track record, bringing in someone as talented as Marsden should give fans some confidence. It will be a little over a year before they see how it turns out, however, asSonic the Hedgehogis scheduled to make its debut late in 2019.
In the world of video games, Sonic is making a fantastic comeback. After a very long stint of mediocre titles, the release ofSonic Maniahas reignited interest in the series. By ditching the more modern style in favor of a retro throwback, the title has managed to capture what fans loved about the original games. Two of its biggest draws were its clever stage design and its incredible soundtrack, with stage themes reminiscent of the catchy tunes from the Sega Genesis days. SEGA has reported thatSonic Maniais thehighest-rated Sonic game in 15 years. There is no doubt Sonic’s renewed popularity had a part to play in Paramount’s decision to create a feature film based on the series.
TheSonic the Hedgehogmovie has just entered pre-production, and is currently scheduled to release on Jul 12, 2025.
