James Marsden to star in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film

'Westworld' star James Marsden has joined the cast of

Paramount

's live-action/animation hybrid movie 'Sonic the Hedgehog'. The film is an adaptation of the classic video game launched in 1991. The game features a hedgehog named Sonic on a quest to defeat Doctor

Robotnik

, a scientist who has imprisoned animals in robots and stolen magical Chaos Emeralds.

Jeff Fowler is directing the project. Neal H Moritz will be producing under his Original Film banner and Tim Miller will serve as executive producer.