Adam PallyandNeal McDonough, both of whom have popped up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have signed on to join Paramount’sSonic the Hedgehogmovie, Collider has exclusively learned.
Ben Schwartzis set to voice the titular video game star in the film, which will co-starJames Marsden,Tika SumpterandJim Carrey.Sonicis, of course, based on the hit Sega video game franchise that has sold more than 360 million copies to date.The game features a hedgehog named Sonic on a quest to defeat Doctor Robotnik, a scientist who has imprisoned animals in robots and stolen magical Chaos Emeralds. Paramount picked up the rights to the property in October after Sony let its option lapse following years of development.
Marsden will play a small-town cop from South Dakota who ends up going on a road trip to San Francisco with Sonic the Hedgehog as they race against the evil Dr. Robotnik (Carrey) to recover Sonic’s rings. Pally will play a fellow cop, while McDonough’s role remains under wraps.
Jeff Fowleris directing the hybrid movie, which will blend live-action and CG elements.Neal H. Moritzis producing, andDeadpooldirectorTim Milleris executive producing alongside Original Film execToby Ascher. Paramount will letSonicrun wild on Aug 26, 2025.
Pally and McDonough both popped up in the MCU, with the former playing Gary the Cameraman inIron Man 3, and the latter playing Timothy ‘Dum Dum’ Dugan inCaptain America: The First Avenger. McDonough recently appeared inProud Maryand the Netflix moviesGame Over, Man!and1922. His recent TV credits includeLegends of Tomorrow,ArrowandSuits. Pally is coming off a trio of indies –Band Aid,The Little HoursandShimmer Lake– and he currently stars inKen Marino’sDog Days. He’s best known, however, for his roles onThe Mindy ProjectandHappy Endings. He’s represented by UTA and 3 Arts, while McDonough is repped by Paradigm, Luber Roklin Entertainment and attorney Stuart Rosenthal.
