Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Shadow gets familiar voice from John Wick star

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” will be in theaters at the end of the year. An actor is involved who was also at the forefront of the production of “Cyberpunk 2077”.

Until the cinema release of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” a few more months will pass. Another detail that should at least be of interest to fans of original English-language versions has already emerged today.

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This meant that an actor could be brought in for the dubbing that we are not hearing or seeing for the first time in video games.

Keanu Reeves is involved in Sonic production

How The Hollywood Reporter According to sources, “John Wick” and “Cyberpunk 2077” actor Keanu Reeves will take on the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog in the third film.

How does Shadow the Hedgehog sound in Germany? In German-language film dubs, Reeves has been voiced by Benjamin Völz since 1993 – most recently in “Matrix Resurrections” and “John Wick: Chapter 4”.

Völz also provided the German-language voice for Keanu Reeves' appearance in “Cyberpunk 2077” (pictured above) and “Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty”. It is still unclear whether this also applies to “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”.

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The news of Keanu Reeves' involvement followed the first presentation of scenes from “Sonic 3” at CinemaCon. According to reports, it emerged that Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey, was depressed and out of shape after the events of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” but “gets back on his feet thanks to the creation of Shadow the Hedgehog.”

Previously, director Jeff Fowler announced that filming on the third “Sonic” film had been completed and that the film was in post-production.

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“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is coming in December 2024 to the cinemas. After Paramount with “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” huge success could celebrate, another big hit might be on the way.

In addition to “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” many other video game adaptations for the big screen and steam services are in the works. One We provide an overview of the productions here. Laid down last week “Fallout” a successful start every now and then also inspired the underlying video games.

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