Sonic the Hedgehog 3star Idris Elba offers his thoughts on doing another video game movie team-up with Keanu Reeves. Set to arrive in theaters on December 20, theSonicthreequel will introduce Reeves as the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog, a fan favorite character from theSonic the Hedgehogvideo game serieswho first made his franchise debut in 2001’sSonic Adventure 2. Meanwhile, Elba is returning to voice hisSonic the Hedgehog 2character Knuckles, alongside Ben Schwartz’s Sonic and Colleen O’Shaughnessey’s Tails.
Speaking withScreen Rant’s own Joe Deckelmeier ahead ofSonic the Hedgehog 3’s release date, Elba was asked whether he would be interested in reuniting with Reeves in aCyberpunk 2077movie, and he suggested that if any video game was suited to a live-action movie, it would be CD Projekt Red’s take on the dystopianCyberpunkuniverse.Excited about the possibility of seeing Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand interact with his own character, Solomon Reed, Elba said to"speak that into existence.“Check out his comments below:
Oh, man, that’s a great question. I think if any film could do a live-action rendition, it could be [Cyberpunk 2077], and I think his character and my character together would be, “Whoa.” So, let’s speak that into existence.
What Elba’s Comments Mean For A Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Movie
The Game’s Creators Have Already Announced A Live-Action Project
Elba’s is not the only one interested in pursuing alive-action adaptation ofCyberpunk 2077, and in late 2023 the game’s creators announced that they had teamed up with entertainment company Anonymous Content to begin developing such a project. Said to be set within the same world of the original game, and 2023’sPhantom Libertyexpansion that first introduced Elba’s character, currentlythe project is still only in its earliest stages,and little else has been revealed since its initial announcement.
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However, the willingness of Elba to return to the property and play a live-action version of Solomon Reed will likely come as good news for fans waiting to hear more about the potentialCyberpunk 2077movie. Having already released the spinoff anime seriesCyberpunk: Edgerunnerson Netflix,this latest endorsement from one of the game’s biggest stars bodes wellfor the project’s chances.
Our Take On Elba And Reeves Leading The Cyberpunk 2077 Movie
Attempting The Project Without Them Would Be Folly
While it is possible that CD Projekt Red’s and Anonymous Content’s plans for their live-actionCyberpunk 2077movie may not even include Johnny Silverhand and Solomon Reed,many wouldconsider it folly to attempt any such project without either character.Not only would a movie that sees Elba and Reeves reprise their characters be a boon for established fans, but their involvement would also likely draw in many more viewers beyond those familiar with the original game.
Moreover, withReeves considered one of the Cyberpunk genre’s most recognizable faces, thanks largely to his work inmovies likeThe MatrixandJohnny Mnemonic,having him serve as a potential co-lead would also lend instant credibility to the project, regardless of its connection with theCyberpunk 2077game. In the meantime, however, fans can still see the voices behind Silverhand and Reed go head-to-head whenSonic the Hedgehog 3is released later this month.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Cast
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.
Cyberpunk 2077
Based on the 1988 tabletop game, Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person action RPG game set in a dystopian cyber future developed by CD Projekt Red. Players will tackle the streets of Night City as customizable protagonist V, who struggles to keep their memories intact after receiving a strange cybernetic implant that slowly overrides their memories by a deceased celebrity known as Johnny Silverhand, played by Keanu Reeves.
