Director Jeff Fowler did have a specific Keanu role in mind while making Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Which, to be fair, is probably why the sequence where Shadow’s walking in the rain through a neon-washed Japan looks like a scene from John Wick: Chapter 2.

Keanu Reeves discusses his role as Shadow in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3', revealing the character's internal struggles and motivations. The film features Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails facing off against the powerful new adversary,

Jeff Fowler, a 20-year Shadow fan and games veteran, says the character’s Sonic 3 role is a ‘full-circle moment’ for him.

Sonic x Shadow Generations and the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack DLC are available now for the PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The DLC is included in the Deluxe Edition for free, which we received from the publisher for review. Otherwise it's purchasable separately.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler recently opened up about the decision to cast Keanu Reeves in the film, as well as what fans might be able to expect in the upcoming fourth movie. What did Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s director say?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a hit, and one of its actors shares the superpower he wishes to have. Keanu Reeves got candid and shared Sonic's ability, which he wanted to be part of in real life.

Keanu Reeves brought his girlfriend Alexandra Grant as his date for the "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" premiere in Los Angeles last night.

Sonic the Hedgehog referenced Keanu Reeves before casting him as Shadow, and now Sonic 3 has a new actor it's obsessed with. Will they be cast next?

With 2024 being the Year of Shadow, one Sonic the Hedgehog fan celebrates the occasion by building a LEGO version of the iconic character.