Sonic the Hedgehog 3director Jeff Fowler reveals how the long-awaited debut of Keanu Reeves' Shadow is a moment of personal triumph in his career. Fowler has directed all of Paramount’sSonic the Hedgehogmovies so far, bringing the blue speedster into live-action with consistent critical success.Sonic the Hedgehog 3sees Sonic(Ben Schwartz) and his found family face their greatest threat when Shadow emerges, forcing them to forge an alliance with their former foe, Doctor Robotnik (Jim Carrey).
WithSonic the Hedgehog 3’s first trailer finally giving audiences their first glimpse at Shadow in action,Fowlerhas opened up on Twitter about how adapting the video game villain-turned-anti-hero has an emotional link to his early career.
In the tweet above, Fowler stated that one of his earliest jobs within the VFX industry was as part of the team developing CGI cutscenes for 2005’sShadow the Hedgehogvideo game. Comparing a shot from both the game’s opening cutscene and theSonic 3trailer, the director explained that he was honored to have a hand in both Shadow’s gaming history and his movie debut.
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Currently, it is believed thatSonic the Hedgehog 3will adapt the events of 2001’sSonic Adventure 2, covering Shadow’s debut story and first encounter with Sonic, including his tragic origin that turned him against humanity. However, much like howSonic the Hedgehog 2amalgamated three separate games' plots, the third movie also seems to be taking inspiration from multiple games, as seen with Sonic, Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), and Knuckles (Idris Elba) adopting the Team Sonic moniker from 2003’sSonic Heroes. Furthermore, thefirstSonic 3trailerhas already hinted at Shadow’s solo game’s lore being incorporated.
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In the scene where Sonic and his friends are heading towards Shadow’s last known location, Sonic refers to Shadow as a “rogue alien,” which could refer to Black Doom. The alien overlord had a hand in Shadow’s creation, alongside Robotnik’s grandfather, Gerald (also portrayed by Carrey), as depicted inShadow the Hedgehog. While the quote could possibly be a simple quip,Sonic the Hedgehog 3will be released afterSonic X Shadow Generations, a game which will see Black Doom return. As such, the character’s return in-game could set up viewers for a movie universe debut.
Regardless of whatShadow the Hedgehoglore may make it into the game, Fowler’s tweet is a wonderful celebration of the character. Despite criticisms towards his solo title, Shadow is beloved by longtime fans, and his impending movie debut has made viewers eager to see the franchise bring forward the lore of the early 2000s era. Fowler’s tweet will resonate with many eager to see Shadow in action whenSonic the Hedgehog 3speeds into theaters in December.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.
