With the upcoming release Sonic the Hedgehog 3Ben Schwartz – who voices the eponymous character – is looking back on the early days of Sonic Ugly.
When the trailer for the first movie in the series debuted in 2019, fans immediately reacted negatively, criticizing Sonic’s appearance, especially his human-like teeth. The reaction was so overwhelming that the film’s production team vowed to redesign the character and push back the film’s release date by three months.
“Maybe sometimes you need a little push to really look in the mirror and listen to the fans and really figure out if you want to adjust. We did,” Schwartz told hollywood reporter exist Sonic 3Premieres in Los Angeles on Monday. “How often do you have an idea for a movie that really listens to the fans, and the studio needs money and time to change it because they think it will make the movie better? I think that’s rarely happened before. Yes, if at all.
Director Jeff Fowler, who helmed all three films in the series, added: “This beautiful trilogy of films, this phoenix, must rise from the ashes of Sonic Ugly. It’s a necessary sacrifice, but , yes, thank you “Ugly Sonic” for bringing us memories. To promote the new movie, Paramount Pictures even brought the character back in some form and gave away a “Ugly Sonic”. ” themed ugly Christmas sweater.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Sonic, Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessy) reunite to face a powerful new opponent, Shadow (Keanu Reeves) – a mysterious villains with powers unlike any they’ve ever faced before. Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Adam Pally and Natasha Rothwell also join the star-studded cast, as Marsden talks When it comes to the newly joined Levis, he said: “He is the best. He is very suitable for this role because he does that kind of brooding, mysterious thing very well, but it does not completely cover up the warmth and kindness inside him, Perfect for this role.
Schwartz joked that after adding a new A-list actor to each film, he had his sights set on Daniel Day-Lewis for the fourth film: “If we don’t get DDL on board, 4I don’t know what I’m doing.
Fowler also weighed in on the future of the beloved video game character, stating: “Sonic has been around for 30 years and there are so many great characters that could come into this movie world. We always choose because we feel like there’s a Really great story that could take our cinematic universe in exciting and interesting new directions. I think the possibilities are endless and for now, I just want to enjoy the third movie tonight before we wake up. Maybe see where to go next.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Opens Friday.
Ash Crossan contributed to this report.
