Keanu Reeves Officially Confirmed as Voice of Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
The highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie has made a major casting announcement: Keanu Reeves will lend his voice to the iconic anti-hero, Shadow the Hedgehog. The news broke via a playful teaser on the film's official TikTok account.
The TikTok clip, hinting at the reveal with the word "ForeSHADOWing," featured Sonic expressing his excitement at having Reeves onboard, calling the actor a "national treasure." This confirms months of speculation surrounding Reeves' involvement.
Shadow, cryogenically frozen in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, is poised for a significant role in the third installment. His complex character, often both rival and ally to Sonic, promises an exciting conflict. A full trailer, expected as early as next week, should offer a better glimpse of their dynamic.
Ben Schwartz, Sonic's voice actor, previously expressed his enthusiasm about Shadow's introduction, emphasizing the filmmakers' dedication to fan satisfaction.
The film will reunite audiences with Jim Carrey as Dr. Eggman, Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails, and Idris Elba as Knuckles. Krysten Ritter joins the cast in a currently unannounced role.
The success of the Sonic films has significantly broadened the franchise's appeal. Takashi Iizuka of Sonic Team noted the challenge of catering to both longtime fans and newcomers, a challenge made more significant by the films' success in attracting a wider audience.
With Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hitting theaters December 20th, fans won't have long to wait to see Sonic and Shadow face off on the big screen.
