Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler hinted that the franchise's third installment will set up a new fan-favourite character for a potential fourth movie.
Why it matters: Fowler’s tease has already sparked online debates about who will be introduced next in Sonic 3's post-credit scene.
- "It is fun to keep that anticipation," he said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Fowler said that "it's fun to see the fan debates online about who's coming up next, who's going to be teased at the end of the film."
- His team has carefully weighed the possibilities for new characters, with the community speculating possible introductions of either Amy Rose, Rouge the Bat, or Silver the Hedgehog.
- Neither of these characters were confirmed or teased to appear in the upcoming film by Paramount Pictures or SEGA.
The big picture: As Entertainment Weekly's new column notes, Fowler's approach to Sonic 3 combines action and storytelling, pulling from fan-favourite elements in Sonic Adventure 2.
- He sees Shadow the Hedgehog, the star character in the third film, as key to adding depth to the franchise; calling the Ultimate Lifeform a chance to make the movie franchise "a little more exciting, a little more dangerous."
What to watch: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theatres 20 December.
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