Shadow the Hedgehog backstory, abilities as Keanu Reeves voices Sonic the Hedgehog 3 character

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John Wick and The Matrix STAR Keanu Reeves is set to bring one of Sonic's most popular characters to life with an intriguing video game origin story, unique powers, and a significant meaning behind his name.The Hollywood A-lister will voice the character of Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which hits cinemas this week.

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite to battle this new rival - a mysterious enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before.Outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet, reports the Mirror.

But who exactly is Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves? Which Sonic video game did he first appear in? Who created him, what are his powers, and what does his name signify?

Here's everything you need to know.Shadow made his video game debut in Sonic Adventure 2, released in 2001. Originally developed for the Sega Dreamcast, it was later ported to the GameCube when the Dreamcast was discontinued, making it the first Sonic game on a Nintendo console.