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The “Sonic the Hedgehog” film series is welcoming a new character to its universe: Amy Rose, the pink hedgehog known for her fierce devotion to Sonic and her iconic hammer. Kristen Bell has been announced as the voice of Amy in the upcoming “Sonic the Hedgehog 4,” sparking a flurry of reactions from fans eager to see how Bell will bring this beloved character to life. For a deeper dive into fan reactions to this casting choice, be sure to check out Looper’s latest video.
Amy Rose’s arrival in the film series was foreshadowed in the post-credits scene of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” where she made a striking appearance wielding her Piko Piko Hammer against a legion of Metal Sonics. Kristen Bell, acclaimed for her performances in “Veronica Mars” and “The Good Place,” is no stranger to voice acting. She’s perhaps most renowned for lending her voice to Anna in Disney’s “Frozen” series, a role she will reprise in the anticipated 2027 release of “Frozen III.”
Since the launch of the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movies, the narrative has grown increasingly intricate, weaving in an array of characters from the expansive franchise. The series kicked off with familiar faces like Sonic himself (voiced by Ben Schwartz) and his arch-nemesis Dr. Robotnik (played by Jim Carrey).
“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” expanded the roster by introducing Miles “Tails” Prower, voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessey, who reprises her role from the video games, and Knuckles the Echidna, brought to life by Idris Elba. The third installment upped the ante with the inclusion of Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves, adding another layer of complexity to the story.
The post-credits teaser from “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” indicates that Amy Rose will be joined by Metal Sonic in the upcoming sequel. In the original material, Metal Sonic is a formidable robotic adversary created by Dr. Robotnik, boasting abilities that rival those of Sonic himself, promising an exciting new chapter in the saga.
Kristen Bell’s Amy Rose is the latest character to join the sprawling Sonic live-action franchise
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The “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie timeline has become pretty complex over time. The films have introduced more and more characters from the long-running multimedia franchise, starting with the two obvious suspects — Sonic the Hedgehog (Ben Schwartz) himself, and Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey).
“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” added Miles “Tails” Prower (Colleen O’Shaughnessey, the English VA for Miles in the games), and Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba), while “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” escalated things with Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves) climbing aboard.
The “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” post-credits scene heavily implies that Amy Rose will be joined in “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” by Metal Sonic, who, in the source material, is Dr. Robotnik’s devilishly robotic version of Sonic. Metal Sonic features the same abilities as its hedgehog nemesis … and then some.Â
It remains to be seen if other names from the game’s long lore history will end up making it in the film when “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” drops in 2027. For now, Looper’s video above will inform you of the latest developments and fan comments around Kristen Bell’s role as Amy Rose.