Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Director Knows That Post-Credits Reveal Is "Important to the Fanbase"

Film adaptations of video games are some of the most scrutinized, most criticized, and often most ostracized movies created. It’s fair to say director Jeff Fowler broke the mold with his Sonic the Hedgehog series. He listened to the fans, he understands the lore, and he’s adapted not one, not two, but now three acclaimed chapters of the beloved blue speed-dasher and his awesome friends (and an echidna-centric miniseries, too!). Clearly, Fowler wields the helm of this story with passion and joy, and it’s reciprocated by Sonic fans tenfold. Now, true to form, Fowler is introducing an absolute fan favorite in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Shadow the Hedgehog.
In the latest film, the G.U.N. military organization tasks Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessy), and Knuckles (Idris Elba) to unite against a mysterious new villain - Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves. With their combined abilities pushed to the limit, the team must recruit a former mustachioed adversary, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) to help them save the planet. Meanwhile, Robotnik is on his own journey of self-discovery, meeting his long-lost grandfather, Gerald (also Carrey).
Collider’s Steve Weintraub had the pleasure of sitting down with Fowler to talk about all things Sonic 3. Together, they discuss the arduous journey from the pandemic through strikes to their December 20th premiere, as well as the unmatched energy of Brazil’s CCXP Convention, and whether or not there will be a Sonic The Hedgehog 4.
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[@RickDubs87]

Jeff was the perfect person for these films

[@wishedvera2029]

He worked in Shadow the hedgehog, he knows how to manage the characters, he knows about the fandom. HE IS perfect for movie Sonic universe.

[@ninopapalia1461]

Knows the Sonic universe and what fans want

[@kingkazma3246]

Shadow the game seemed like a curse back in 2005, but it was a blessing because we acquired Jeff Fowler, I have a feeling that since he worked on a Sonic game he was flexible to scrap Ugly Sonic.

[@Blackwingdesigns]

Why people love this franchise and has continued to get more support is the fact they listened to fans. Instead of doubling down and tell the fans they were wrong they said okay we hear you let’s do this right, and that went a long with fans. I didn’t watch the first two but love sonic and kept hearing good things, I watched the first two before the third and excited to see this in theaters. This should be a lesson to studios that if you treat the source material with respect and stay true to how characters look, the fans will respect it and show up

[@ninopapalia1461]

100% DIsney needs to watch and learn.

[@TheSilvershadow200]

@@ninopapalia1461 Live and learn, you mean?

[@ravewithyou]

Jeff Fowler: the man, the GOAT, the LEGEND!

[@anthonyt1t5]

Whenever interviewers mention ugly sonic or the redesign debacle, you could tell jeffs mood drops alittle. The realistic design was actually his idea after all. Apparently it was cuz the realistic design was easier on the animators even though it bit them in the ass in the end. Jeff learned his lesson and made the fixes. He could have easily ignored the backlash like most directors and producers but he sucked it up and made the film better and it worked out. Props to him and the vfx team who made this franchise possible just by listening to the fans

[@BareBandSubscription]

Yeah, I always feel a bit bad for him and the VFX artists when people bring up “Ugly Sonic” and make a big joke of it. It was a very misjudged decision and his rep has thankfully done a complete 180 with the fans, but his first big experience in the industry, arguably, was fiercely negative and it was over a decision he had made. I imagine that’s still a bit of a wound for him. He never actually seems totally comfortable doing press stuff or even receiving compliments for the movies, and I think it’s just because of that experience with the initial, intense backlash. I hope the guy’s proud of his work and trusts that Sonic fans love what he’s doing with the movies.

[@ESwingLikeDat]

Jeff Fowler Looks a lot like Tommy Vercetti off GTA Vice City

[@Cloud73724]

🐐

[@captainmobius5823]

Is Jeff Fowler the new Richard Donner ? Who directed all the Lethal Weapon movies.

[@JsYTA]

I think it's great they've let demand for this reveal build overtime. It comes across as less "woke" when it's something people have been requesting. I havent seen a single person even mention "gone woke"

[@Raul_27]

Amy and Metal aren't enough to get me excited. I wanna see Silver.

[@JeffTheHippo]

I want to see a goddamn WEREHOG

[@yusuf_aleem]

I want Silver too! Hopefully in Sonic 5! ❤

[@BareBandSubscription]

Silver is lame. Amy and Metal are where it’s at

[@NatsuCoon]

Metal and Amy got me super excited! Great choice 😊

[@Blazeyboi678]

Amy and metal should have been the 3rd film and shadow for 4th film