Director Jeff Fowler has announced that production on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has wrapped. Fowler, who has directed the entire live-action saga of the blue hedgehog, shared a behind-the-scenes image showing Metal Sonic. The robot will play a central role in the fourth installment, following its brief introduction in the post-credits scene of the third film.
Metal Sonic and the engine of a more ambitious sequel 🎬
The fourth film will bring together Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, who will team up with Amy Rose to stop Metal Sonic, a creation of Dr. Robotnik. Fowler has indicated that the technical team has worked on improving the visual effects of the robotic character, aiming for a more detailed design than in its brief previous appearance. The story will focus on the conflict between the heroes and this metallic threat, without yet revealing Jim Carrey's return as the scientist.
Metal Sonic: the robotic cousin nobody invited to the party 🤖
That Metal Sonic is the main villain means we'll have a robot with a rock star ego trying to supplant the original hedgehog. The funny thing is that, after three films, Dr. Robotnik is still determined to create enemies that, sooner or later, end up getting a blue kick. At least this time he brings Amy Rose, who will surely set the group straight before Sonic starts racing for rings.