The director of the new 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film has promised fans he will make changes to the hedgehog's design, after an online backlash.
A trailer released on Tuesday revealed that the famous blue hedgehog had undergone an overhaul - prompting many fans to question why it has been seemingly given human teeth and disproportionate legs.
One YouTube user commented: "Jim Carey - yes. The comedy - yes. Sonic's design - nope".
Carey is to play the hedgehog's nemesis, Dr Robotnik, in the film.
Another user said: I can't stop laughing... at his design I mean just look at him".
While another simply wrote: "Sonic to Paramount: Am I a joke to you.?"
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Responding to the criticism of the design, director Jeff Fowler said he had listened to feedback and is ready to make changes.
He said: "Thank you for the support. And the criticism.
"The message is loud and clear... you aren't happy with the design & you want changes. It's going to happen.
"Everyone at Paramount & Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be..."
Thank you for the support. And the criticism. The message is loud and clear... you aren't happy with the design & you want changes. It's going to happen. Everyone at Paramount & Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be... #sonicmovie #gottafixfast 🔧✌️
— Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) May 2, 2019
Sonic's original designer, Naoto Ohshima, said he was concerned with the film revamp.
He tweeted: "I was hoping that adults could enjoy it. So far, various Sonics have appeared.
"I loved all Sonics. I saw a trailer of Sonic's movie.
"I was expecting adults to have fun too. I am worried."
"Since everyone loves Sonic, various opinions come out. I want to thank everyone."
"It is my ideal to be sonic everyone loves", he added.
Sonic the Hedgehog as seen in a game poster | Image: © SEGASonic made its debut as a 16-bit character on the Sega Genesis in 1991, but has received a number of updates throughout its lifetime.
The character is famed for running extremely quickly through various levels in an attempt to defeat Dr Robotnik.
The film is set to be released in November.
Additional reporting: IRN
