Improv comedians T.J. Jagodowski and Peter Grosz have played the two quirky Sonic guys in the commercials since 2002.

Sonic Drive-In Sonic Griller TV Spot, 'Summer Breeze' Song by Third Eye Blind.

Jagodowski and Peter Grosz who had bantered about the drive-thru chain in popular ads that began in 2002 - were phased out and replaced with four different real-life families. Along with the new campaign, the brand reworked its visual elements and the physical locations of its restaurants.

49 years (January 11, 1974)Peter Grosz / Age

Ray the Flying Squirrel. Ray the Flying Squirrel is a yellow flying squirrel who debuted in the arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog. While he can run as fast as Sonic, Ray can also climb trees and glide.

After defeating Robotnik, Sonic discovers that a project named “Project Shadow” has escaped from the military and started wrecking havoc in town, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up to defeat Shadow, Shadow desires to honor the legacy of Maria and demands the location of the legendary “Fleetway Emerald,, an ancient relic ...

While details about Sonic the Hedgehog 3 remain a mystery, the sequel will likely introduce more fan-favorite characters from the more-popular-than-you-would-ever-think franchise, including Shadow the Hedgehog, who Paramount teased during an after-credits scene for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Q: I was wondering if you knew what happened to the two Sonic commercial guys. I never see them anymore. A: The drive-in restaurant chain decided to introduce "a new marketing campaign that focuses on real customers and their experiences," Forbes.com reported in February.

“We wanted to start expanding our stories, so we've shifted our emphasis,” Abou Habib told Adweek. “We're focusing on food because the product itself has a bit of a personality.” Instead of having the Sonic story told through the eyes of other people, the brand is taking the reins.

1.78 mPeter Grosz / Height

Actor Peter Grosz plays the restaurant's sommelier, a side role in the extravagant (and deadly) dining experience. Wondering where you've seen him before? Most likely, at the Sonic Drive-In. (Which, considering the plot of “The Menu,” is enormously ironic.)

Jules Hedgehog Thanks to the Archie comics from way back in the day, there actually is a father for Sonic. So Jules Hedgehog, who's actually a robot, is the dad of Sonic the Hedgehog. This is what Jules actually looked like. prior to him becoming a robot.