Idris Elba reacts with excitement to the signing of Keanu Reeves as Shadow in Sonic 3

Recently, it was announced that Keanu Reeves, one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, will join the Sonic cinematic universe by lending his voice to Shadow in the third installment of the hedgehog franchise. Most fans have reacted positively to this news, and one of Reeves’ upcoming co-workers has expressed his excitement.

In a brief interview with the American media IGN

British actor Idris Elbawho plays the unmistakable Knuckles in the franchise, revealed his excitement at working with the Canadian actor, suggesting that fate had planned their meeting.

“Well, there are rumors that we might share the screen again, but who knows? Keanu is… I’m a big fan of his. I heard he’s a fan of mine and we’re destined to do something together. So, here we go.”

Obviously, Elba has not wanted to confirm this information until Paramount Pictures does so officially, but it is clear that he is aware of this information and has received with enthusiasm the news of his arrival to the cast of Sonic 3

. Of course, it is not the first time that both Idris and Keanu share a voice in the same universe.

Over the last few years, both actors have even lent their faces to CD Projekt for Cyberpunk 2077: on the one hand, we have the iconic Johnny Silverhand, one of the great stars of the title, while on the other, we have

Solomon Reed, the most recognizable face of the Phantom Liberty DLC. Sonic 3 will hit theaters around the world on December 20, 2024.

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