Sonic 4 Reportedly Adds Ben Kingsley To Cast After Marvel’s Wonder Man

Looks like Sir Ben Kingsley is joining the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 4! Reports say he’ll play an important part in the movie, making him the latest well-known actor to sign on as filming begins.

Ben Kingsley reportedly joins Sonic 4 in a “key role”

Entertainment reporter Jeff Sneider is being credited with breaking the casting news, which several other publications are now reporting. However, it’s important to note that there’s been no official announcement about what role Ben Kingsley will play, and details are currently being kept secret.

Fresh off Marvel’s Wonder Man

Ben Kingsley recently reprised his role as Trevor Slattery in the Marvel Television series Wonder Man, marking his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The show embraced a satirical take on Hollywood, allowing Kingsley to fully embody the persona of a faded star and create engaging chemistry with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

If the rumors about Kingsley joining the Sonic franchise are true, it would continue the series’ trend of pairing well-known comedic actors with large-scale action movies.

Sonic 4 is filming now, with a March 2027 release

Filming for Sonic 4 has officially started, as announced by director Jeff Fowler on social media. The movie is expected to be released in theaters around the world in March 2027.

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2026-03-04 00:01