Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was confirmed after the success of the first two films, and as expected, it is one of the most anticipated titles of 2024, especially since it is being developed by the same creative team as the previous sci-fi dramas.
Jeff Fowler has returned as director, while Pat Casey, Josh Miller and John Whittington are responsible for developing the script. Several popular stars have returned, including Jim Carrey reprising his role as the villain.
One of the most talked-about additions was Keanu Reeves, who negotiated to voice and bring to life Shadow, a black hedgehog with a distinctive appearance and an enigmatic attitude, who seems to be the new bad guy.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s rumored cast salary
Forbes reported that Sonic the Hedgehog earned $149 million domestically and $319 million worldwide on an $82 million budget in 2020. Therefore, it is expected that the new installment has a significantly higher budget.
The exact figure for the new budget has not been confirmed, but it must be substantial, as it covers the salaries of the actors (which are not insignificant) and CGI, among other expenses.
Showbiz Galore, the site specialized in these topics, reported how much each of the main stars earned for their respective roles, with Jim Carrey emerging as the highest-paid member of the cast.
It seems that the comedian and actor who plays Dr. Robotnik earned a total of $12 million for his role as the villain. Following him is Keanu Reeves, the new addition, with a payment of $5 million.
Check out how much the main “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” figures are rumored to have earned for their respective roles in the movie:
- Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik | $12 million
- Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog | $5 million
- Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna | $3 million
- James Marsden as Tom Wachowski | $1 million
- Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog | $500,000
- Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski | $400,000
- Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Miles “Tails” Prower | $350,000
- Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell | $300,000
What is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 about?
In the third installment of the popular saga, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles prepare for an epic battle against the feared Dr. Eggman (played by the talented Jim Carrey), whose threat looms over the world.
In this new adventure, the shadow of an unexpected ally, known as Project Shadow, joins the sinister villain, intensifying the fight and challenging our heroes to a confrontation that will test their courage and loyalty.
The tension rises as the fate of the planet hangs by a thread, and the brave hedgehogs must join forces to prevent the domination of their arch-enemy and his dark companion.
