Get ready to level up the excitement as Keanu Reeves steps into the spotlight as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3! The beloved actor, known for unforgettable roles in The Matrix and John Wick, takes on the challenge of voicing one of Sonic’s most complex and enigmatic rivals. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, fans get a glimpse of Reeves’ intense voicework, his dedication to capturing Shadow’s brooding personality, and the electrifying energy he brings to the role. Shadow’s mysterious past, razor-sharp wit, and signature Chaos powers are all coming to life in ways fans have never seen before—and Keanu is leaving no stone unturned. Even Jim Carrey, who’s returning as the ever-eccentric Dr. Robotnik, couldn’t contain his excitement about the casting, joking that Reeves is the “perfect foil” to Sonic and himself, and calling their dynamic “chaos at its finest.” With Keanu’s gravitas, Carrey’s comedic genius, and the franchise’s high-octane action, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is gearing up to be an epic ride that fans won’t forget!
Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey and Idris Elba
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will hit theaters December 20, 2024!
Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey and Idris Elba
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will hit theaters December 20, 2024!
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00:00Finally, I will have my revenge.
00:04Well, when I heard that Keanu Reeves wanted to play Shadow,
00:07I said, oh, all right.
00:09And then I went.
00:14For 50 years, Shadow's been in a state of suspended animation.
00:20He's coming out of it seeking revenge.
00:23Shadow has that sympathetic, brooding kind of darkness
00:26that Keanu has mastered so brilliantly.
00:29There was really the internal journey
00:31to get to the anger and the emotion.
00:35It was intense.
00:37You took everything from me.
00:40You feel all that anger, but also determination
00:43in Keanu's voice.
00:44Now humanity will pay the price.
00:48Well, that can't be good.
00:51He looks just like you.
00:53Impossible.
00:54You're colorful, aren't you?
00:56Shadow's a bit like Sonic.
00:57Knuckles, no!
00:59Just meaner, faster.
01:01Another stinking hedgehog.
01:03What?
01:05With his powers of teleportation,
01:07he seems to be invincible.
01:09Keanu, whatever he does, he kind of
01:11brings icon status to it.
01:13Sonic 3 and playing Shadow is really on another level.
01:19This ends now!
01:22Sonic's no match for me.
01:28SONIC THE HEDGEHOG