Idris Elba, Cast as Knuckles, in Upcoming 'Sonic' Sequel.<br />Idris Elba, Cast as Knuckles, in Upcoming 'Sonic' Sequel.<br />IGN reports that Idris Elba has confirmed that he will <br />voice Knuckles the Echidna in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2.'.<br />IGN reports that Idris Elba has confirmed that he will <br />voice Knuckles the Echidna in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2.'.<br />In an Instagram post, Elba shared a picture <br />of Knuckles' iconic fist, seemingly confirming <br />that he has signed on to the cast.<br />In an Instagram post, Elba shared a picture <br />of Knuckles' iconic fist, seemingly confirming <br />that he has signed on to the cast.<br />In an Instagram post, Elba shared a picture <br />of Knuckles' iconic fist, seemingly confirming <br />that he has signed on to the cast.<br />Elba captioned the post, <br />"Knock, knock..." and <br />included the hashtags <br />#SonicMovie2 and <br />#Knuckles.<br />He also tweeted <br />the same image.<br />More of Sonic's friends, like Tails, are <br />expected to play a prominent role in the sequel.<br />More of Sonic's friends, like Tails, are <br />expected to play a prominent role in the sequel.<br />Earlier this year, a leak suggested <br />that Knuckles would join the cast as well.<br />Earlier this year, a leak suggested <br />that Knuckles would join the cast as well.<br />In the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games, Knuckles <br />is an ally and sometimes an enemy of Sonic.<br />In the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games, Knuckles <br />is an ally and sometimes an enemy of Sonic.<br />According to IGN, as a member of the Echidna clan, Knuckles is tasked with protecting the Master Emerald.<br />According to IGN, as a member of the Echidna clan, Knuckles is tasked with protecting the Master Emerald.<br />Fans will have to wait until April of 2022 to see which side Knuckles is on when the 'Sonic' sequel is released.<br />Fans will have to wait until April of 2022 to see which side Knuckles is on when the 'Sonic' sequel is released.<br />Elba's most recent performance is in DC and James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' which is currently in theaters and on HBO Max.<br />Elba's most recent performance is in DC and James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' which is currently in theaters and on HBO Max
