Longtime Tails Voice Actor Snags Role For Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Film

Voice actor Colleen O’Shaughnessey has confirmed she will reprise her role as Miles “Tails” Prower in the sequel to 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog movie.

O’Shaughnessey announced the casting news via Twitter today, saying: “Taking my old friend Tails for another adventure. Thrilled to announce I’m the voice of Miles “Tails” Prower in #SonicMovie2! Can’t wait for y’all to see him on the big screen.” 

She joins stars Ben Schwartz (Sonic), Jim Carrey (Dr. Ivo Robotnik), and James Marsden (Donut Lord… ahem. I mean Tom Wachowski), who will reprise their roles from the first film. To complete the cast of the animated characters, IdrisElba will be voicing Knuckles Echidna. O’Shaughnessey also played Tails in the brief stinger featured at the end 2020’s adaptation.

Colleen has been the voice of Tails for quite a few years, first stepping into the flying fox’s shoes since 2013 games Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystals. Prior to that, she was the voice of Knuckles Chaotix alum Charmy Bee before also taking on the role of Sonic’s stalwart partner.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2,The film is expected to arrive in theatres by April 8th 2022.

As we approach the 30th anniversary of Sonic, we are aware that a new Sonic game is being developed, but there isn’t much information available. Since we’re in a standstill waiting on more about the title, check out Marcus Stewart’s wonderful piece about how Solar Ash is a great base for a new 3D Sonic game.