Keanu Reeves & Idris Elba Can Reunite In Another Video Game Adaptation After Sonic The Hedgehog 3

Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba’s upcoming collaboration in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looks incredibly exciting, but the actors could also reunite in another upcoming video game adaptation. Keanu Reeves will appear as Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, meaning he will join Idris Elba’s Knuckles in the video game adaptation. The Sonic the Hedgehog movies have proven to be hits so far, receiving mostly positive reviews and earning a healthy box office in the process. Reeves’ recent addition to the cast means the movie franchise’s future looks even more positive, especially with so many big stars involved in Sonic 3.

Idris Elba is already heavily involved with the Sonic franchise, as he will lead the cast of the Knuckles spinoff show, proving his commitment to Sonic’s cinematic universe. Given Keanu Reeves is playing such a pivotal role, a Shadow spinoff seems inevitable after Sonic 3, indicating the two could be involved in the franchise for years to come. However, this isn’t Reeves and Elba’s first experience with the gaming world, as they both appeared in a video game that is getting a live-action adaptation. This means the duo may be destined to work together again after Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Idris Elba & Keanu Reeves Could Team Up Again In Cyberpunk 2077’s Live Action Project

The Live Action Cyberpunk 2077 Project Offers The Perfect Opportunity For Reeves & Elba To Reunite After Sonic 3

A live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project was confirmed back in October 2023, which offers Elba and Reeves the perfect opportunity to reunite after Sonic 3. The video game was released back in 2020 and Keanu Reeves was at the heart of the project, appearing as one of Cyberpunk 2077‘s main characters, Johnny Silverhand. Silverhand is present throughout most of the game, meaning an adaptation based on the story would undoubtedly feature Reeves reprising his role. Elba’s involvement came a few years after the game was released, starring in Cyberpunk‘s DLC, Phantom Liberty, as a sleeper agent named Solomon Reed.

With both actors clearly interested in video games and their adaptations, the two reuniting in Cyberpunk 2077‘s live-action project seems possible. It is still unclear whether the project will be a movie or a TV series or if it will be based on the game’s story, as it could follow in the footsteps of Cyberpunk 2077’s animated adaptation, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and create a new story featuring fresh characters. Regardless, the live-action project still presents the chance for Reeves and Elba to possibly renew their roles and reunite on-screen following Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

A Cyberpunk 2077 Show Would Make This Reunion More Likely Than A Movie

Idris Elba’s Solomon Reed Is Unlikely To Appear In A Cyberpunk 2077 Movie

While Cyberpunk 2077‘s live-action project doesn’t guarantee Reeves and Elba’s reunion, it would be far more likely to happen in a TV show than in a movie. Both actors are certified movie stars, and while Night City would look spectacular on the big screen, Cyberpunk 2077‘s story is far more suited to TV. The success of Fallout and The Last of Us has proven that gaming adaptations work well on TV, and Cyberpunk 2077‘s story is far too long to tell in a single movie, whereas a TV show could pace itself over multiple seasons.

If the live-action Cyberpunk project is a movie, it will likely be an original story or a very condensed version of the main narrative, meaning the events of Phantom Liberty will probably be ignored. On the other hand, a TV format means Phantom Liberty‘s story could be told after a few seasons, allowing the chance for Elba and Reeves to share the screen once again. Given Elba’s character only appears in Phantom Liberty, including the DLC’s story would be the only real way to include him, making a TV show the optimum way to get Solomon Reed involved.

Why Reeves & Elba’s Sonic The Hedgehog Collaboration Is More Exciting Than Their Potential Cyberpunk Reunion

Shadow & Knuckles Will Likely Have More Interactions Than Reeves & Elba’s Cyberpunk Characters

Cyberpunk 2077‘s live-action project has the potential to be amazing, but Reeves and Elba’s Sonic 3 collaboration is far more exciting than their Cyberpunk reunion. While Elba and Reeves both nail their roles in the futuristic action game, Solomon Reed and Johnny Silverhand barely interact. Due to Johnny being a construct inside the protagonist’s head, he is able to talk about Reed, but not directly to him. This means Reeves and Elba could appear on-screen together in the live-action project but may not share any dialogue, whereas Sonic 3 could have the two directly facing off.

Knuckles and Shadow will likely have some sort of confrontation in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and could potentially even fight in the film. Shadow is positioned as one of the film’s main antagonists, but there is also the potential that he teams up with Sonic and his friends. This means Shadow and Knuckles could become allies, offering even more potential for Reeves and Elba to have some fun dialogue. Cyberpunk 2077‘s adaptation will hopefully be a success filled with big moments, but Sonic the Hedgehog 3 offers more potential for Reeves and Elba to have a fun on-screen exchange.