Shadow will play a major role in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3, but who is voicing the new character? Here’s what we know.
The third installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series is on the way, and we’ll soon see that speedy animated hero once again. This time, he’ll be facing off against Shadow, the video game’s complicated antihero.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3will feature Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, and James Marsden all returning for thenew movie, but a question mark lingered over who would play Shadow. Now, finally, we have an answer.
Read ahead to find out who will be voicing Shadow in the upcominganimated movie, and just know — it’s a great addition.
Who is voicing Shadow in Sonic 3?
After numerous rumors, it was confirmed by multiple sources on April 16 that Keanu Reeves would be voicing Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
First footage ofSonic 3was played at CinemaCon, which shows Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik bouncing back from depression after creating Shadow the Hedgehog. (Yes, that’s a real thing.)
Shadow was created by Robotnik in the video game, too. After the death of his best friend Maria Robotnik (Dr. Robotnik’s cousin), he vows revenge before remembering that he promised her he would protect the world from danger. By all accounts, Shadow is a misunderstood figure, wanting to do good but still scorned by his tragic past.
It’s not Reeves’ first animated role, as the actor also voiced Canadian daredevil Duke Caboom in Toy Story 4, and Batman in DC League of Super-Pets.
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