Knuckles Series Starts Filming

The live-action "Knuckles" series starring Idris Elba has finally assembled its cast, according to Variety. Alongside Elba, Adam Pally is set to star as Wade Whipple, reprising his role from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film franchise. The series takes place between the events of "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," and will feature Knuckles training Wade as his protégé.

Edi Patterson, Julian Barratt, Scott Mescudi, and Ellie Taylor will also recur in the series, while Rory McCann and Tika Sumpter will guest star, with additional casting to be announced at a later date. Production is currently underway in London, with John Whittington serving as head writer and executive producer, and Jeff Fowler directing the pilot episode and executive producing the series.

The "Sonic the Hedgehog" film franchise has been a commercial success, with the two films earning over $405 million at the global box office. The upcoming "Knuckles" series is set to continue the story between the second and third films and promises to offer an exciting adventure for fans of the iconic video game character.

The series boasts a talented cast and creative team, including Elba as executive producer, and is sure to be a must-watch for fans of the franchise. While there is still much to be revealed about the upcoming series, fans can look forward to more updates as production continues.