Director Jeff Fowler had no second ideas earlier than casting Keanu Reeves for the position of Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Keanu’s efficiency in John Wick impressed Jeff, which is how the director knew that the previous is match for the position.
The 46-year-old filmmaker thought that Reeves’ character in Chad Stahelski’s directorial had an edginess which was a requirement for the Sega antagonist.
In dialog with SFX, Fowler, 46, acknowledged: I’d be mendacity if I didn’t say there was simply an apparent corollary between his efficiency within the ‘John Wick’ movies and the vibe we’re attempting to channel for Shadow.”
“Because Shadow, from a tonal standpoint, is such an anti-hero he’s acquired a little bit edginess to him.”
“It felt like the right match for Keanu. He gave such an amazing efficiency.”
According to the Sonic director, the Matrix actor labored extraordinarily laborious for the position.
“He knew what we had been after and was enthusiastic about enjoying the character and coming into our world”, added Jeff.
Sonic 3 stars Jim Carrey in a pivotal position. The motion journey additionally options the voices of Idris Elba, Ben Schwartz and Keanu.
