Internet wins: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ design to be changed, director says

“Thank you for the support. And the criticism. The message is loud and clear… you aren’t happy with the design & you want changes,” Jeff tweeted, assuring the fans that what they want is “going to happen.” (Screenshot from “Sonic the Hedgehog” trailer via Paramount Pictures/Youtube)

How powerful netizens can be? Well, we must say that they are powerful enough to make the director of upcoming movie “Sonic the Hedgehog” to change the design of the protagonist.

Just a few days ago, Paramount Pictures dropped the official trailer of the live-action adventure comedy film, starring its main star Sonic, our gotta-go-FAST furry blue hedgehog hero sporting his supersonic speed, and his archenemy, Dr. Robotnik, who is seen working on his villainous inventions and plot.

The trailer was posted by Paramount on YouTube, with a description saying that the film “follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound – human – best friend Tom Wachowski.” The two friends, it further read, will “join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination.”

Since it was uploaded, the reception has been good… for some, but it was not for many. A number of netizens have complained that the new Sonic looks different from how he is supposed to be depicted, most of them are targeting Sonic’s ‘human-like’ teeth which, they said, are not accurate for a real hedgehog. Some of their criticisms, meanwhile, were focused on Sonic’s “disproportionate” legs.

This disapproval was heard well by the movie’s director, Jeff Fowler, saying that it is obvious that the audience wants a change on the character’s look.

“Thank you for the support. And the criticism. The message is loud and clear… you aren’t happy with the design & you want changes,” Jeff tweeted, assuring the fans that what they want is “going to happen.”

“Everyone at Paramount & Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be,” the filmmaker added, along with hashtags #sonicmovie and #gottafixfast.

It will not be easy tho, let alone the money, time, and resources it will cost to make the necessary changes on Sonic’s look but for the satisfaction of the viewers, they are much willing to do it. Jeff, however, did not emphasize if they will have a total overhaul on the protagonist’s design, which might affect the release date of the movie.

“Sonic the Hedgehog” is scheduled to speed into theaters in the United States (U.S.) this November 8. Ben Schwartz will take on the voice role of Sonic, while James Marsden will play the role of his friend, Tom. Jim Carrey, on the other hand, will be going full villain as he will portray Dr. Robotnik.