Film director Jeff Fowler is promising fans that actor Keanu Reeves will bring his trademark intensity to the role of Shadow the Hedgehog in Paramount's upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film.

Why it matters: With Reeves at the mic and Fowler’s high expectations, Sonic fans can anticipate a unique take to Shadow’s character.

Driving the news: Fowler praised Reeves' dedication to capturing Shadow's personality at a Sonic Revolution panel, and shared that Reeves went above and beyond to understand the character's motivations.

  • Reeves has reportedly taken special care to bring depth and authenticity to the Ultimate Lifeform.
"I just can't say enough wonderful things about Keanu and what he brought to the character, and just the experience of making this movie. So, I just think people are going to really love his version of Shadow. It's awesome."

What's next: Fans won’t just hear Reeves in Sonic the Hedgehog 3; the actor will voice movie Shadow's appearance in a themed DLC pack for Sonic x Shadow Generations.