Sonic 4 Levels Up as Ben Kingsley Joins the Cast
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 just leveled up its star-studded cast with a Hollywood icon — but Jim Carrey’s return is still up in the air.
Well, this is a fun curveball: the next Sonic movie just leveled up with some very serious acting firepower.
What happened
A new report says Sir Ben Kingsley has joined the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 4, and he is not just popping in for a cameo. The word is Kingsley has a 'key role' in the sequel, which is currently dated for March 19, 2027. Jim Carrey, meanwhile, remains a question mark for now.
'key role'
Why this is interesting
Kingsley is, of course, an Oscar winner, and he recently resurfaced in the Marvel world as Trevor Slattery in the Wonder Man series. Dropping him into Sonic suggests the franchise is still swinging big with its ensemble, even as it keeps fans guessing about the return of its most chaotic element, Dr. Robotnik.
- Sir Ben Kingsley has joined Sonic the Hedgehog 4 in a 'key role'
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is set for March 19, 2027
- Jim Carrey's status as Dr. Robotnik is still unclear
No character details yet for Kingsley, but the casting alone hints the series is not slowing down. More as it comes together.