NEW YORK, Feb 13 — Paramount Pictures has released a new featurette for upcoming live-action adventure comedy Sonic the Hedgehog that has Jim Carrey sharing more details about his character in the movie.
Based on the blockbuster Sega video game franchise, the film revolves around Sonic as he adjusts to life on Earth with his new best friend Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). The pair find themselves going up against the villainous Dr Robotnik (Carrey) who is trying to take over the world.
The film also stars Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic and Tika Sumpter.
The synopsis of the film reads: “Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr Robotnik (Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.”
Sonic the Hedgehog is set for release here on February 13.
