Keanu Reeves has been confirmed to voice the character Shadow in the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Reeves, known for his roles in John Wick and The Matrix franchises, joins the cast alongside Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Jim Carrey as Dr. Eggman.
Shadow, the black hedgehog from the iconic Sega videogame franchise has been seen as an antiheroic figure in the Sonic universe and a foil to the titular Sonic. The second installment in the film franchise saw Knuckles the echidna making his onscreen debut, voiced by Idris Elba.
Directed by Jeff Fowler, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is scheduled for release on December 20, 2024. Paramount Pictures has yet to comment on the casting news.
