Idris Elba Is Knuckles In Upcoming Sonic Movie

When he’s not playing Macavity in Cats or Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad, Idris Elba is usually cast as a gruff guy masterminding a drug empire in Baltimore or a commander fighting giant kaijus.

His next big role? A CGI echidna with giant fists. You heard right: Idris Elba will be voicing Knuckles in the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog sequel, which is due in 2022.

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What’s that distant sound? Why that’s the internet losing its collective mind over this awesome casting decision.