Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in New Sonic Film
Keanu Reeves, known for his iconic roles in action-packed films, such as John Wick, will voice the mysterious and enigmatic Shadow in Sonic The Hedgehog 3.
Paramount Pictures delighted fans by unveiling the highly anticipated first footage of Sonic 3 at CinemaCon, generating widespread buzz and anticipation for the upcoming film release. In addition, this exciting news follows their recent appearance at the event.
OMG THIS IS NOT A DRILL!! OFFICIAL KEANU REEVES SHADOW VOICE REVEAL!!!! #SonicMovie3 pic.twitter.com/zuO3EdTvwi
— Vindo & Knuckles (@Vindo_YT) April 16, 2024
Some plot points reveal that after the last film’s events, Dr. Robotnik, portrayed by Jim Carrey, becomes depressed and out of shape. To shake off his funk, Dr. Robotnik creates Shadow The Hedgehog.
Moreover, Shadow the Hedgehog made his memorable debut in the beloved Sonic Adventure 2. Through video games, fans were introduced to his edgy personality and contrasting abilities to Sonic in 2001.
Keanu Reeves was born to play Shadow pic.twitter.com/rddR90cjdJ
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Reeves will join the impressive lineup of talented actors in the star-studded cast, which includes James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, Idris Elba, and the well-known comedian Jim Carrey.
Fans were genuinely amazed by Jim Carrey’s unexpected decision to continue pursuing acting, despite initially contemplating retirement after finishing Sonic The Hedgehog 2. This surprising choice also sparked intense curiosity among his followers regarding the direction of his career and future involvement in the entertainment industry.
In the first film adaptation, James Marsden portrays small-town Sheriff Tom Wachowski, who embarks on a thrilling adventure alongside the anthropomorphic hedgehog. They navigate a difficult situation where they must join forces, outsmarting the government and the evil genius Dr. Robotnik, who is hell-bent on harnessing Sonic’s incredible powers for his nefarious purposes.
In the sequel, the talented Colleen O’Shaughnessey voiced Sonic’s loyal companion, Tails. Together, they unite to thwart the menacing Knuckles, brought to life by the renowned actor Idris Elba, and the sinister Robotnik in their relentless pursuit of the powerful Chaos Emeralds to advance their evil plans for chaos and destruction.
Much remains unknown about the film, but in the meantime, you can catch Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic The Hedgehog 2 on Paramount+.
