Sonic 3 Movie's Shadow Voice Actor Confirmed to Be Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves Officially Voiced as Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3!

The highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie has made a major casting announcement: Keanu Reeves will be lending his voice to the iconic anti-hero, Shadow the Hedgehog! This confirmation, revealed via a teaser on the film's TikTok, follows months of speculation. The short clip featured Sonic expressing his excitement at the casting, alongside footage of a young Keanu Reeves.

The news follows the introduction of Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where he was cryogenically frozen, hinting at a potential showdown with Sonic in the upcoming film. This anticipated conflict promises exciting action and intrigue. A full trailer, expected as early as next week, will likely offer a closer look at the Sonic/Shadow dynamic.

Ben Schwartz, Sonic's voice actor, previously expressed his excitement about Shadow's introduction, highlighting the filmmakers' commitment to fan satisfaction. The film will also see the return of Jim Carrey as Dr. Eggman, Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails, and Idris Elba as Knuckles, alongside newcomer Krysten Ritter in an undisclosed role.

The Sonic movie franchise's success has significantly broadened the appeal of the Sonic brand. Takashi Iizuka of Sonic Team has acknowledged the challenge of balancing the needs of dedicated fans and newcomers, a testament to the films' impact.

With Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hitting theaters December 20th, fans can soon witness the epic clash between Sonic and Shadow, and the rest of the beloved cast, on the big screen.