
Keanu Reeves is set to join the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the latest installment in Paramount's successful Sonic franchise. Reeves will be lending his voice to the character Shadow, a popular figure from the Sonic the Hedgehog video games introduced in Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001.
The news of Reeves' involvement comes following a recent presentation at CinemaCon by Paramount, where the studio unveiled footage from Sonic 3. The upcoming film will see Jim Carrey reprise his role as Dr. Robotnik, who, after the events of Sonic 2, is depicted as being downcast and out of shape. However, he regains his confidence by creating Shadow the Hedgehog, a character known for his darker and edgier persona that contrasts with Sonic's heroic nature.