Idris Elba joins cast of Sonic The Hedgehog sequel

Idris Elba has joined the cast of video game adaptation Sonic The Hedgehog 2, it has been announced (Matt Crossick/PA)

Idris Elba has joined the cast of video game adaptation Sonic The Hedgehog 2, it has been announced.

The British actor, 48, will voice the character of Knuckles, confirming the news by sharing a picture of the anthropomorphic spiny anteater’s trademark spiked fist.