With the most recent installment finding the franchise vet with her smallest role yet, Natasha Rothwell is weighing in on herSonic the Hedgehog 4return. The third movie in Paramount’s adaptation of their adaptation of Sega’s beloved franchise put Ben Schwartz’s blue hedgehog against the powerful force of Keanu Reeves’s beloved anti-hero in a fight to save the world. Rothwell’s return inSonic the Hedgehog 3’s castsaw Maddie (Tika Sumpter) take on the holographic guise of her sister Rachel in order to infiltrate GUN’s London HQ.
During a recent interview withScreenRantto discuss her upcoming return inThe White Lotusseason 3, Rothwell reflected on her experience withSonic the Hedgehog 3and her chances of returning for the in-developmentSonic the Hedgehog 4. The starstated thatshe was eager to return to theuniverse after having had a pleasant experience working with the cast and crewon the first three films in the series:
I hope so. I mean, Jeff Fowler, he’s just so lovely. And Toby Asher and the gang, Tika, James, like I’ve been in all of them and so absolutely I’ll come back.
Furthermore,Rothwell revealed that she had filmed her scenes in a single shoot in Londonbefore joiningThe White Lotusseason 3’s production in Thailand, describing it as “such a whirlwind of a trip” jumping between the two projects before concluding with her hopes of returning for the nextSonicmovie. Check out Rothwell’s recollection below:
What’s so crazy about the third one, I flew to London to shoot my scenes for the third one and then went to Thailand. So I literally stopped and shot it and then kept going. So it’s cool to look back because I’m just like, I barely remember being there because it was such a whirlwind of a trip. But yeah, hopefully I’ll be back.
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She May Have Some Unique Advice For The Heroes' Newest Challenge
Rachel may be one of theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise’s most suffering supporting characters, finding herself tied up when Tom (James Marsden) and Sonic arrived at her door in the first movie, while the second saw her wedding to Randall (Shemar Moore) be used as a trap by G.U.N. to capture the titular protagonist. As such, some viewers may be relieved to see Rachel enjoy some rest away from the action. However, one confirmedSonic the Hedgehog 4element could give her a key role.
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Following her debut inSonic the Hedgehog 3’s post-credits scene,Amy Rose is set toturn Sonic’s world upside down. With writer Pat Casey having teased how Amy introduces the challenge of girls to the character’s life, it is possible thatSonic could turn to Rachel for advice. While she likely has few nice things to say about Tom, her aiding Sonic’s growth could add to the movie series' exploration of his growing Earth family.
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Rachel Is A Memorable Addition To The World
Rachel may have only played a small role throughout theSonic the Hedgehogmovie franchise, particularly the most recent installment, but she has nevertheless become a mainstay of the franchise. While she may find herself at odds with Tom,she’s provided the movies with much-needed levity.
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As such, having Rachel return forSonic the Hedgehog 4in 2027 could be an ideal continuation after having her surprisingly brief appearance inSonic the Hedgehog 3only being used to compliment Maddie’s story. It is clear Rothwell enjoyed her time in that franchise, and is always ready to return.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is the fourth installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series, with further plot details to be announced ahead of a release planned for Spring 2027.
