James Marsden’s Tom Wachowski does not appear in Knuckles, leaving fans wondering why.

Tom Wachowski, portrayed by James Marsden in theSonic the Hedgehogmovies, was completely omitted from theKnucklesspin-off.

But there is one particularly curious absence from the six-episode event.

Knuckles, James Marsden

Where Is James Marsdens Tom Wachowski in Knuckles?

James Marsden starred in bothSonic the HedgehogandSonic the Hedgehog 2as the Blue Blurs best friend/father figure, Tom Wachowski.

The show contains excellent, cinema-caliber visual effects, particularly for the computer-generated creation that is its lead character.

James Marsden Tom Wachowski Sonic poster

That sort of stuff is extremely expensive to achieve, especially for a television project.

It is worth noting though, that James Marsden has done TV work before.

He has acted in shows likeJury Duty,Westworld, and30 Rock.

Will a Knuckles Movie Release After Sonic 3?

But it seems like Paramount+ was unwilling or incapable of ponying up.

And even though Toms not inKnuckles, thats okay!

All six episodes ofKnucklesare now streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

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