Web Users Respond to Keanu Reeves Portraying Shadow the Hedgehog

• Keanu Reeves to voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
• Fan art and memes surge post-casting announcement.
• Speculation about Sonic's referential humor involving Reeves.
• Debate over alternative casting choices for Shadow.
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premiere set for December 20.

Keanu Reeves Cast as Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Renowned for his roles in John Wick and Cyberpunk 2077, Keanu Reeves is set to voice the enigmatic antihero Shadow in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. This news has been eagerly awaited by fans ever since Shadow made his debut in the post-credits scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The confirmation of Reeves' casting has finally fulfilled years of anticipation.

Anticipation and Fan Art

Within moments of the casting announcement, the internet was flooded with a plethora of fan-created art, mashing up Shadow with Reeves' iconic roles such as Neo from The Matrix and John Wick, or placing them into meme formats.

Referential Humor

The Sonic franchise is known for its referential humor. An example is a scene from the first Sonic movie, where Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz of Parks & Recreation, watches the 1994 action movie Speed and refers to Reeves as a "national treasure." Fans are already speculating that Sonic might make a joke about Shadow sounding like Reeves in the upcoming movie.

Shadow's Appearance

While the excitement surrounding the announcement is palpable, fans are yet to see how Shadow will appear in the movie. Some creative fans have already started creating mock-ups using Reeves' other roles, adding a layer of anticipation to the release.

Alternative Casting Choices

Not everyone is celebrating the casting choice. There has been a long-standing debate about who should voice Shadow. Rumored candidates included Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen and Batman actor Robert Pattinson, who had been fan-favorite choices alongside Reeves.

Excitement for Sonic Universe

The announcement has further ignited excitement for the Sonic live-action universe, with fans eagerly awaiting the inclusion of more big stars in the cast.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Premiere

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to premiere in theaters on December 20. In the meantime, a show focused on Idris Elba’s character Knuckles is launching on Paramount+ on April 26. Fans are already speculating about the potential appearance of Rouge the Bat in a post-credits scene.

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