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Video-Game Adaptation of the Week
Movies based on video games have struggled to find success, from the ill-fated Super Mario Bros. to the more recent Tomb Raider. But an upcoming adaptation of classic button-basher "Sonic the Hedgehog" is looking increasingly intriguing. First, Jim Carrey was cast as the villainous Dr. Robotnik, which will be a live-action performance, according to the actor. Now, Ben Schwartz has been cast as the voice of the blue hedgehog with the need for speed. Schwartz is recognizable for his role as the ridiculous Jean-Ralphio in "Parks and Recreation." But what you might not know is that he worked on the "voice" for rolling droid BB-8 Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We'll have to wait until Nov. 15, 2019, to find out if Sonic the Hedgehog can beat the video-game adaptation curse.
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Movies based on video games have struggled to find success, from the ill-fated Super Mario Bros. to the more recent Tomb Raider. But an upcoming adaptation of classic button-basher "Sonic the Hedgehog" is looking increasingly intriguing. First, Jim Carrey was cast as the villainous Dr. Robotnik, which will be a live-action performance, according to the actor. Now, Ben Schwartz has been cast as the voice of the blue hedgehog with the need for speed. Schwartz is recognizable for his role as the ridiculous Jean-Ralphio in "Parks and Recreation." But what you might not know is that he worked on the "voice" for rolling droid BB-8 Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We'll have to wait until Nov. 15, 2019, to find out if Sonic the Hedgehog can beat the video-game adaptation curse.
Check out our gallery of video game movies
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