Idris Elba is Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog sequel

It is now official – Knuckles will be joining the blue blur in Sonic the Hedgehog’s sequel movie, and he’ll be voiced by Idris Elba.

Check out the actor’s official tweet below:

Knock, knock….#SonicMovie2 #Knuckles pic.twitter.com/N1PW5XaCEd

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) August 10, 2021

Back in April of this year, pictures were circulating online seeing him alongside Sonic and Tails during the movie’s production, fueling a great deal of speculation. Showing them iconic knuckles pretty much confirms the anthropomorphic echidna’s arrival for the second movie.

Here's a look at the #SonicMovie2 filming at Fort Langley today. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles props were seen; Marsden and Sumpter present as well. #SonicNews pic.twitter.com/YlrsNZlvVy

— Tails' Channel (@TailsChannel) April 20, 2021

The reveal might have caught some fans off-guard, but with the actor’s impressive track record (you can catch Idris Elba right now as in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad), this casting will really add some star-power in an already impressive roster. Now with that said, I’m wondering who will they place as Tails?

The sequel film is scheduled to release on April 8, 2022.