Kristen Bell to voice Amy Rose in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 4'

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Kristen Bell is set to voice the character of Amy Rose in the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Ben Schwartz, who has voiced Sonic in the previous three films, announced Bell's casting on Instagram. Amy Rose is a pink hedgehog who is a longtime admirer of Sonic in the video game series. Bell joins a voice cast that includes Idris Elba as Knuckles and Keanu Reeves as Shadow.

Why it matters

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has built a loyal fanbase over the years, and the casting of high-profile actors like Kristen Bell, Idris Elba, and Keanu Reeves helps to further elevate the series and attract a wider audience.

The details

In the video games, Amy Rose is a pink hedgehog who is a longtime admirer of Sonic's. Bell joins the star-studded voice cast of the franchise that also includes Idris Elba as Knuckles and Keanu Reeves as Shadow. The live-action cast of the franchise includes Jim Carrey as the villain Dr. Robotnik, James Marsden as Tom Wachowski and Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski. The fourth film will be directed by Jeff Fowler, who also helmed the previous three films in the franchise.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027.
• Amy Rose was first teased in the mid-credits scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

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What’s next

A plot for the fourth Sonic the Hedgehog film has yet to be unveiled, but it is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027.