Keanu Reeves on discovering his “internal Shadow” for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”
The “Sonic the Hedgehog” film franchise is ready to increase its legacy with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” bringing again director Jeff Fowler and introducing Keanu Reeves as Shadow, a fan-favorite character from the online game collection. The movie, distributed by Paramount Photos, premieres in theaters on Dec. 20.
Reeves joins the solid as Shadow, described as Sonic’s darkish antihero counterpart, full with powers mirroring Sonic’s velocity and energy. Talking on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, Reeves shared his pleasure about taking over the position of Shadow.
“There’s one thing actually particular in regards to the focus and the way in which that it’s a must to articulate the voice and categorical,” Reeves mentioned. “I discover it actually exhilarating.”
Shadow’s character comes with a deep backstory and intense feelings, which Reeves mentioned required a novel method to carry to life.
“I went looking out and searching … looking for my internal Shadow and convey it out to the fore,” he added.
Director Jeff Fowler praised Reeves’ dedication to capturing Shadow’s essence.
“One of many issues Keanu did, which is absolutely sensible, was establish the opposite characters’ voice performances,” Fowler mentioned. “When you’ve gotten 4 voice actors in the identical movie, all of them wish to have their very own distinctive sound. Keanu recognized that want and located his Shadow.”
The Sonic film franchise has introduced in over $725 million worldwide, and followers can anticipate extra Easter eggs and nods to the basic video video games.
Fowler confirmed one nostalgic reference: Blowing air into sport cartridges to make them work.
“I do not know what the science is behind it,” Fowler joked.
In the meantime, followers of Reeves’ different iconic position, John Wick, could also be questioning about the potential of a fifth chapter.
“You’ll be able to by no means say by no means, however my knees proper now are saying, You’ll be able to’t do one other ‘John Wick,'” Reeves quipped.
“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” premieres in theaters subsequent Friday, Dec. 20.
