I knew all along Keenu Reeves would be the perfect cast to voice Shadow Shadow is a mysterious, sharp-witted, and brooding antihero (we will become good at the end) Most likely he’s Introvert and Lone Wolf personality He’s basically like Vegeta from Dragon Ball Universe Whereas Sonic is Goku ⚫️🔴⚡️💎
I love how everyone else is going off on how good if an actor Keanu is, while Keanu is focused on the character and the journey to get into Shadow's head.
I have a theory: Keanu wanted to play Shadow so much, he's actually the one who created that first video "Keanu Reeves as Shadow" and let the internet do the rest for him.
@@angelvillegas9604 Eso depende del costo de producción de la película, así que Sonic va bien en taquilla tomando en cuenta que no gastan tanto en la producción, como lo hicieron con la peli de Mario en la cual hubo mucho costo de producción
Like all of you, Keanu Reeves has made a huge impact on my life. His performances in the franchises of Matrix and John Wick are absolutely groundbreaking. But, having him as the voice of Shadow, there is no doubt his character will become an unstoppable force of nature and also the most dangerous adversary.
Can you imagine the excitement to see your inspiration and favourite actor playing your favourite Sonic character in a movie? I know i did 😁😊 Keanu is the national treasure.
As more and more celebrities get piled onto the cast, it becomes even more impressive how Colleen O'Shaughnessey landed the role of Tails as a voice actor. I'm so happy for her.
According to an article I remember reading (don’t know if it’s still out there or not. My memory isn’t the best), Paramount wanted to cast a celebrity for Tails, but director Jeff Fowler insisted that Tails’ voice is too iconic to replace, and convinced them to book Colleen for the role.
@@kylebeguhl8516 Dont get me wrong thats great. But arent almost all Sonic voice actors iconic? Roger Smith is fantastic as Sonic, im sure he wouldve crushed it in the movies. But i get why they went with a more light hearted voice for this Sonic.
I had some reservations at first when I heard Keanu was playing Shadow. But when that first trailer dropped I was 100% on board with it. That first line of, "You're a colorful bunch." Was delivered with such derision I really felt it.
Let’s not forget that the fans of the Internet is the reason why Keanu Reeves was cast to voice Shadow. It was a smart move once again by Paramount. We have won!!
They're gonna use the chaos emerald and team up against a common enemy.... just like the end to Sonic Adventure 2 battle :D Come to think of it, would be a nice touch if they used Live and Learn in this scene in the movie.
@@SofiaWoolfeyconsidering that they want to make a spin off movie with Shadow, i dont see him dying (and to be fair, Sonic Heroes later revealed that he actually survived so yeah)
@@SofiaWoolfey Depends how true they want to stick to source material, maybe he sacrifices himself for the greater good to keep the promise he makes to Maria just like the game, or maybe they take it a different route.
Maria was more than a friend to shadow. She was his sister, his family. Maria taught him to embrace the light in him. The only time we see him smile is with Maria.
I'd like to apologize in advance to everyone who is going to become deaf as a direct result of all the cheering I think I'm gonna be doing when I watch this movie in theaters. I'm not normally like that, I promise. But this cast......holy crap. Incredible.
KEANU REEVES BEST SUITS SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG!! The dark aura, the vibes, the charisma, and he doesn't even have to be EMO to play Shadow LEEET'S GOOOO 🖤❤️
I have been a fan of Keanu Reeves since the Matrix. And as a Shadow fan, he is perfect for the role! 😆 🤩 From being The One to the Ultimate Lifeform, Reeves is TRULY a natural treasure.🖤🖤🔥🔥
Agreed but this is a nice change. I like this new voice alot but for different but also the same reasons. I remember being a kid dping impressions of shadow and sonics lines to eachother from SA2😂
I was really thinking it wouldn't work but he pulled it off. I met Jason Griffin in May as he is my first and favorite Shadow. Keanu doing so well makes me happy I used to Shadow impressions and still do now
keanus love for movies is just so amazing man. the way he talks about shadow has such passion like he didnt just do this for a paycheck. truly a perfect fancast
I hope that this film mentions Black Doom and the Black Arms. They are the important parts of Shadow’s story and Gerald’s deal with Doom lead to the creation of Project Shadow that set things into motion. Hopefully in future films or in Shadow's own show.
This is gonna be an HR long version of the Sonic X episode “Maria’s Wish everyone’s Wish” But in Live Action and different stakes and the ARK will replace the Biolizard/Finalhazzard thankfully I ain’t ready for that yet We can officially add attempted Mundicide to Robotnik’s list of crimes WHICH IS REALISTICALLY NOT A CRIME NO ONE WOULD PHYSICALLY TRY TO DESTROY THE PLANET THEY LIVE ON
The fact that Keanu Reeves WANTED to play Shadow is actually AMAZING.
Keanu is always really passionate about his roles and you can clearly sense it, the dude LOVES his job!!
and the fact that he is one of the most perfect people for the role too
I think he knows what he is doing to his fans
Not gonna lie that was the biggest surprise for me.
@@crystaltriforce64debatable
1:22 "Sonic is no match for me"
MAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!! I REALLY GOT THE GOOSEBUMPS!!!
That deep voice... 🔥
After finishing Cyberpunk, his voice was stuck in my head for weeks.
Same!!! His voice is perfect for shadow!! ❤❤❤❤❤
I knew all along Keenu Reeves would be the perfect cast to voice Shadow
Shadow is a mysterious, sharp-witted, and brooding antihero (we will become good at the end)
Most likely he’s Introvert and Lone Wolf personality
He’s basically like Vegeta from Dragon Ball Universe
Whereas Sonic is Goku
⚫️🔴⚡️💎
Me too!
keanu speaking about shadow like it's an oscar performance is the best thing i've heard today
Cringe
To be fair he really is a tragic character
@@Coolio_AshHe definitely is for sure. I’m excited to see how he handles the emotional scenes with Shadow losing Maria.
Shhh let people be happy
@@LordTylerBluGunderson WHATTTT!???
Why does Keanu Reeves fit so damn well as Shadow?
Have you watched John wick?
Guns
Lots of Guns
I heard he actually play the game in order to get some pre knowledge to improve performance
Nice
that's what im saying lol
@@annoying_HK_guyyeah he did research
I love how everyone else is going off on how good if an actor Keanu is, while Keanu is focused on the character and the journey to get into Shadow's head.
Cringe.
That’s what makes Keanu so great.
@@Marvelfanatic3658 Staring at the mirror when you made this comment, huh?
They are doing it to market the movie. They don’t want to release the plot too much, but Keanu is a top billing actor. It’s just good marketing 😂
@@Marvelfanatic3658 43 comments on this channel
Did Jim Carrey just say When Keanu 'Wanted' to play Shadow.
thats just so cool.
Yep
I have a theory: Keanu wanted to play Shadow so much, he's actually the one who created that first video "Keanu Reeves as Shadow" and let the internet do the rest for him.
YOU'RE BREATHTAKING
He is playing Shadow as his Keanu Reeves character. He's a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude.
0:45 I SAW THAT SUPER SONIC AND SUPER SHADOW SHOT, PLEASE PARAMOUNT!!!
WAIT WHAT
Both lights have slightly different shades of gold. That’s definitely Super Sonic and Shadow
LIVE AND LEARN!!!!
Dude, is the fucking Biolizard gonna be in this movie?
You guys think Shadow 🦔🔴⚫️ will sacrifice himself in the end saving the Earth 🌏 just like Maria wished for him to do
Keanu reeves is the ultimate life-form
Sonic is no match for him
The blue blur is no match for him 🔥
Amen
@@Antman367Sonic better get beat up badly like how Tom Holland Spidey did in NWH.
0:45 It’s official. This is going to be the greatest movie of all time
That's because HE'S THE ULTIMATE LIFEFORM!!!!🙂😃🖤
Not really but still good. It won't even beat Mario movie at the box office
@@angelvillegas9604 we see about that
Just like adventure battle 2
@@angelvillegas9604 Eso depende del costo de producción de la película, así que Sonic va bien en taquilla tomando en cuenta que no gastan tanto en la producción, como lo hicieron con la peli de Mario en la cual hubo mucho costo de producción
At 1:03 When Jim Carrey said "WHAT!?" I darn will know it's going to be a meme.
Why does it sound like a snapcube dub?
Assuming thats when Gerald will reveal his true plan to destroy humanity not rule over it.
That already became a meme. It sounded like JonTron’s “WHAT?!”
that's GOTTA be where Eggman realizes Grandad is certifiably insane
@@TheRibottoStudios100%!
Like all of you, Keanu Reeves has made a huge impact on my life. His performances in the franchises of Matrix and John Wick are absolutely groundbreaking. But, having him as the voice of Shadow, there is no doubt his character will become an unstoppable force of nature and also the most dangerous adversary.
Can you imagine the excitement to see your inspiration and favourite actor playing your favourite Sonic character in a movie? I know i did 😁😊 Keanu is the national treasure.
I heard he got tips from Jason Grifftin who was the best actor for Shadow in English.
You came so close to forming a complete sentence lol.
@@ny8956🤓🤓🤓
As more and more celebrities get piled onto the cast, it becomes even more impressive how Colleen O'Shaughnessey landed the role of Tails as a voice actor. I'm so happy for her.
According to an article I remember reading (don’t know if it’s still out there or not. My memory isn’t the best), Paramount wanted to cast a celebrity for Tails, but director Jeff Fowler insisted that Tails’ voice is too iconic to replace, and convinced them to book Colleen for the role.
@@kylebeguhl8516 Definitely a smart choice on his part!
@@kylebeguhl8516 Dont get me wrong thats great. But arent almost all Sonic voice actors iconic? Roger Smith is fantastic as Sonic, im sure he wouldve crushed it in the movies. But i get why they went with a more light hearted voice for this Sonic.
I really respect them for that Hollywood never gives voice actors the recognition they deserve
@_ANDRE. Honestly, movie Sonic is just so different that having a different voice makes sense.
you can just see that keanu loves this role
0:45 SUPER SONIC AND SUPER SHADOW
THANK YOU FOR SPOTTING THAT😭
OHHHH SHITTT U RIGHT
JESUS CHRIST YES
NO ACTUAL WAY THIS IS A SONIC ADVENTURE 2 MOVIE
bru i miss 10 secs ago when i didnt know that existed and didnt get spoiled
1:15 iconic Akira slide
looks like im not the only one noticed this
At this point, if someone's maining a motorbike, it's practically obligatory.
That slide is way past cool indeed.
Add it to the compilations.
Bruh is he sliding up the side of a building?
1:20 Sonic’s mad voice here sounds so good
That makes me hopeful that he’ll mature in this film like Tom’s Peter in NWH.
Agree! That was a huge highlight for me.
0:18 Wow Keanu Reeves playing Shadow
*NO DUH*
Yea
@@marioandsonicanimationsyes he is you idiot
0:45 Super Sonic and Super Shadow?!
SHOOT UR RIGHT
Their gonna team up
SA2 bro
Cringe. .
@@Marvelfanatic3658 ???
I had some reservations at first when I heard Keanu was playing Shadow. But when that first trailer dropped I was 100% on board with it. That first line of, "You're a colorful bunch." Was delivered with such derision I really felt it.
Let’s not forget that the fans of the Internet is the reason why Keanu Reeves was cast to voice Shadow. It was a smart move once again by Paramount. We have won!!
Paramount listened to the fans which other companies do the opposite.
Keanu as Shadow is absolutely fantastic, an obvious choice. Also, what is with the pink aura around the C at the end? 1:30
Do I need to HAMMER the point home?
Keanu Reeves as Project Shadow
He brings the dark side to shadow
@ he will awesome
@@mayracordero382The DARK SIDE…of The FORCE.
0:44 See the 2 fire balls. I think that is super sonic and super shadow coming to stop the eclipse cannon
Yeah, you can tell by their color. In the games, super sonic is more yellow ofc, and super shadow is brighter and less colorful.
Also if you zoom enough i think you could see one of them raising his hands forward. These are definitely Super Sonic and Shadow
0:44 super shadow😁
His voice is perfect for Shadow. I respect this guy. You can tell he has a cool & fun heart. I’m really excited for this movie.
1:15 Akira references just keep on coming :D
0:45 omfg it’s super sonic and shadow!!!!!!
They're gonna use the chaos emerald and team up against a common enemy.... just like the end to Sonic Adventure 2 battle :D
Come to think of it, would be a nice touch if they used Live and Learn in this scene in the movie.
@@puredruid A then Shadow's Die.....I don't want this scenario T-T
@@SofiaWoolfeyconsidering that they want to make a spin off movie with Shadow, i dont see him dying (and to be fair, Sonic Heroes later revealed that he actually survived so yeah)
@@DarkAnon100 I feel it’s kinda obvious they’ll do the death then he’s back come the post credits
@@SofiaWoolfey Depends how true they want to stick to source material, maybe he sacrifices himself for the greater good to keep the promise he makes to Maria just like the game, or maybe they take it a different route.
0:37
Shadow: you took everything from me…
Knuckles: I don’t even know who you are!
Shadow: you will- *dead*
0:44 Two yellow streaks flying toward the eclipse cannon, HMMMMM
0:10 We are never gonna get someone like him ever again.. 😂😂😂😂
0:45 minutes see super sonic and super shadow destroy mashin egg men
Yes
👍🎉
Yeah, you can tell by their color. In the games, super sonic is more yellow ofc, and super shadow is brighter and less colorful.
"Destroy mashin egg men" 💀
“Keanu, you’re a national treasure”
Maria was more than a friend to shadow. She was his sister, his family. Maria taught him to embrace the light in him. The only time we see him smile is with Maria.
And they TOOK that from him! KILLED that from him!
@
But, in the end, he remembered Maria’s words of kindness and he redeemed himself.
This casting is absolute gold!!
Keanu's definitely The One to voice The Ultimate Lifeform.😊
Shadow is basically John Wick, which is ironic because they both played by Keanu Reeves
With the power of Neo, to boot.
Now only thing i need is Ben and Keanu doing the SA2 pose IRL
Keanu Reeves would also make a good Ghost Rider
Not Jim Carrey hitting the “ready to fight” post at the beginning lol 😂😂😂
John wick as shadow
Yes please
jim carrey and keanu reeves on a one movie was something Exciting lmao
There was no better pick than Keanu. This is going to be so great!
I'd like to apologize in advance to everyone who is going to become deaf as a direct result of all the cheering I think I'm gonna be doing when I watch this movie in theaters. I'm not normally like that, I promise. But this cast......holy crap. Incredible.
Keanu reeves was the perfect choice for shadow
Keanu Reeves as Shadow is WICKed!
I love how Keanu says "Sonic's no match for ME" He's completely embodied Shadow now 😂😂
keanu really kills it
playing the Shadow Role
In an alternate universe however:
“Man I spent hours of my life shooting……….. *ALIENS!* “
Shadow: I’m Shadow the Hedgehog. I’m the world’s Ultimate Life From. Chaos Control!
knowing that they're actually trying to understand the characters just makes me happy
KEANU REEVES BEST SUITS SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG!! The dark aura, the vibes, the charisma, and he doesn't even have to be EMO to play Shadow LEEET'S GOOOO 🖤❤️
I have been a fan of Keanu Reeves since the Matrix. And as a Shadow fan, he is perfect for the role! 😆 🤩
From being The One to the Ultimate Lifeform, Reeves is TRULY a natural treasure.🖤🖤🔥🔥
HAH they actually made him pick up a gun xD 1:17
love the reaction 0:07 🤣
I will always miss OG Shadow's voice. It just has that perfect "evil suave" without it being forced at all. I miss David Humphrey.
Agreed but this is a nice change. I like this new voice alot but for different but also the same reasons.
I remember being a kid dping impressions of shadow and sonics lines to eachother from SA2😂
John Wick seeks vengeance for his dog. Shadow seeks vengeance for Maria.
I was really thinking it wouldn't work but he pulled it off.
I met Jason Griffin in May as he is my first and favorite Shadow. Keanu doing so well makes me happy
I used to Shadow impressions and still do now
Keanu was born to be the ultimate life form
The fact they give him the gun blew my mind
0:45 super sonic and super shadow?
Where?
@@shinyev3281you can see 2 small yellow lights going to the cannon.
ALL HAIL SHADOW!!!!! HE WILL RISE AGAIN!!!
NOTHING JUST STOP HE NOW
Shadow Wick coming in hot 🔥🥵
0:01. Darth Maul vibes 😂
0:45 Did they just show Super Sonic and Super Shadow 😭😭😭😭
Well it was obvious since this movie is much closer to the games, compared to the other two, especially the first
@@vittosphonecollection57289 Yea but it’s just surprising they would show something like that in this promotional video 😭
He makes shadow sound so amazing 🤩 I love it ❤
Shadow would remind me of Deckard Shaw from Furious 7
Watching this brought a huge smile to my face.
0:12 The Matrix
Anyone noticed supersonic and shadow in 0:44
OH MY GOD HIS VOICE FURE OF MY GOOOOOOODDDDDD🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
0:45 Super sonc and Shadow, Thats my boys and live and learn bout to be playin
0:45 SUPER SONIC AND SUPER SHADOW WAS RIGHT THHHEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE
0:37 Movie Shadow: You took everything from me
Movie/Teen Sonic: I don't even know you
0:45 super sonic and super shadow 👀
0:45
I SEE SUPER SONIC AND SUPER SHADOW!!!!!!
LET'S GOOOOOOOO
Keanu as Shadow makes me wanna watch Speed because that's the movie sonic did call Keanu a national treasure
This is why I can’t wait for this movie
It's official, Shadow is John Wick in a different universe
The prefect voice actor for shadow W in the chats 🔥🔥🔥
0:44 SUPER SONIC AND SUPER SHADOW CONFIRMED
The fact that 2 90's Legends are making a hit movie for a 90's video game is just pure awesomeness....
1:03 I bet that’s Eggman discovering that Gerald plans to blow up the earth.
0:45 two yellow strikes You now how the are
Ok
0:45 OH BABY WERE GETTING THE SA2 ENDING THEYRE GONNA TEAM UP 😭😭😭
IF SHADOW DIES IT BE THE WORST THING
@ nah he probably falls down to earth but this time sonic reaches him, or maybe not but he survives TRUST🙏
@@thedadadaraindejavu8622 I really want belive in that
keanus love for movies is just so amazing man. the way he talks about shadow has such passion like he didnt just do this for a paycheck. truly a perfect fancast
O my god 0:45 super Sonic and super shadow
0:45 BRO WHAT IS THAT SPOILER
I mean only fans would catch that. Someone casual wouldn’t know what that is …. But yes it’s still a spoiler lol
Shadow will die =|...
I hope that this film mentions Black Doom and the Black Arms.
They are the important parts of Shadow’s story and Gerald’s deal with Doom lead to the creation of Project Shadow that set things into motion.
Hopefully in future films or in Shadow's own show.
great. they're using that storyline and keanu is voicing him. I'll do my best not to cry while watching a Sonic Movie.
I love actors like Jim and Keanu cause they care so much about their roles and make it so damn good!
I aint been this excited about casting since I heard Tom Hardy was gonna play Venom... perfect casting!
Keanu Reeves now in his Neo Wick arc
I meant Neo hair, John Wick beard
Now we also need Keanu to be Shadow for the entire Sonic franchise forever and next we will also need Benedict Cumberbatch to be Mephiles. :)
Sonic Boom!
Nah
Keanu-Shadow-BOOM!!!!
I love him as Shadow. He does such an incredible job. And the fact that he wanted to play Shadow makes it all the better
This is gonna be an HR long version of the Sonic X episode
“Maria’s Wish everyone’s Wish”
But in Live Action and different stakes and the ARK will replace the Biolizard/Finalhazzard thankfully I ain’t ready for that yet
We can officially add attempted Mundicide to Robotnik’s list of crimes WHICH IS REALISTICALLY NOT A CRIME NO ONE WOULD PHYSICALLY TRY TO DESTROY THE PLANET THEY LIVE ON
Man, this was the perfect behind the scenes Video!😢❤❤❤😂😊
Shadow finally woke up from that damn simulation
Ok i admit keanu as shadow is growing on me
They Gotta make a joke where sonic remarks he sounds like Keanu reeves