Summary:
- A leaked promo picture of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 showcases the official design of Shadow, alongside his Chaos Energy power.
- The poster also reveals Sonic, Knuckles, and Tail, suggesting that the fan-favorite trio will be back in action together.
- Shadow will be voiced by Keanu Reeves, who’s no stranger to dark anti-hero roles.
Sonic is speeding his way to the threequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, with the first promotional image released. The new promo pic hints at high-speed showdowns between Shadow and the iconic trio: Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles.
Sonic 2’s post-credits scene teases the arrival of Shadow in the live-action Sonic universe, setting him up as a formidable foe for our favorite speedy characters. With the movie set to dash into theaters at the end of the year, the buzz is already building with early reveals of the logo and key cast members.
Recently unveiled at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas by In Pursuit of Toys, the promotional image gives fans their first clear look at Keanu Reeves’ Shadow, showcasing his intense gaze, lit with a vibrant orange Chaos Energy that SEGA fans are familiar with. This fiery detail hints at the explosive power Shadow will bring to the screen, ensuring the stakes will be higher than ever.
Here you go! pic.twitter.com/NR7byH0qha
— In Pursuit of Toys (@InPursuitofToys) May 22, 2024
Since the revelation of Project Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s post-credits scene, fans have been eagerly awaiting more details. The scene hinted at Shadow’s origins as a 50-year-old experiment tied to the nefarious Dr. Robotnik, about to be awakened from his slumber.
Adding to the excitement, it has been confirmed that Keanu Reeves, known for his roles like John Wick and Neo, will lend his voice to this enigmatic character, promising a performance filled with intensity and darkness.
Originating from Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow was created by Dr. Gerald Robotnik, aimed at curing his granddaughter Maria’s illness and ultimately becoming her companion. However, the organization G.U.N intervened to arrest Gerald, resulting in Maria’s death.
Driven by grief and a thirst for vengeance, Shadow turns into a villain to bring terror to the world. This tragic backstory could be transitioned to the movie as well, making the Sonic franchise more faithful to the original.
Besides Reeves’ Shadow, the upcoming film will see the return of the main cast, with Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Idris Elba as Knuckles, James Marsden as Tom, and Jim Carrey, who came out of retirement to reprise his role as Dr. Robotnik. Multiple other Sonic-like characters from the video games are also said to be featured in the threequel.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to zoom into theaters on December 20, promising fans another exhilarating chapter in the already successful Sonic saga.
