Warning! Spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s ending!
Sonic the Hedgehog 3writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller reveal that a post-credits character almost had a greater role in the main story, and how their debut marks a major change for the titular character’s future arcs. The third movie in Paramount’s movie franchise based on Sega’s beloved blue speedster saw Ben Schwartz’s Sonic come face to face with powerful rival Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves). Alongside Schwartz and Reeves,Sonic the Hedgehog 3sees Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter reprise their roles from previous movies in the franchise.
While Amy Rose makes her post-credits character debut rescuing Sonic from a horde of Metal Sonic duplicates, Casey and Miller reveal toScreen Rantthat she almost played a greater role inSonic the Hedgehog 3. Casey states that there had beenearly discussions to feature Amy Rose within the main story of the movie, though they ultimately felt that the movie’s plot could become overcrowded if they featured her. Despite these conditions, they knew that her debut was a long-awaited moment for many fans that they had to include:
Casey: We talked long and hard about including her in the body of Sonic 3, but then ultimately realized there was just too much going on already, and we didn’t want to give her a short shrift. We didn’t want to crowd Shadow out, but we also knew that there are a lot of fans who would love to see Amy, like girl fans, in particular. I’ve got little nieces, ever since they discovered Amy existed, they’ve been asking me where Amy is. [Laughs] They won’t leave me alone. So we’ve definitely been like, “We got to get Amy in here soon.”
As such, Miller states that she was the most obvious choice for the third movie’s post-credits debut to continue the tradition set in place by past installments, with Casey teasing her involvement will further continue Sonic’s personal journey as he grows, and present a new challenge to their potential relationship. Check out Miller and Casey’s explanation below:
Miller: Yeah, I can’t even necessarily say we pitched [her for this]. I think it’s always felt, in some way, almost obvious who the character should be that gets introduced in the post-credits scene to the point where it’s hard to remember even the first conversation about it, because it kind of feels like it was always [the plan]. Like, the moment that Tails wasn’t going to be one of the main characters in Sonic 1, it was like, “Well, we’ll tease him at the end, let fans know that the franchise is going to keep expanding.”
Casey: Including her in the franchise opened some things up, because Sonic went from a completely lonely little kid to he gained a family, he gained friends and teammates and arch foes. But, what’s going to be the biggest challenge he’s faced so far? Girls. He’s growing up. [Chuckles]
Miller: Our hedgehog’s growing up. [Laughs]
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For those familiar withSonic the Hedgehog’s source material, it may be unsurprising to hear that Amy Rose was considered for a role inSonic the Hedgehog 3. WithinSonic Adventure 2, the game of which the movie is based on, it isAmy who can reach through to Shadow and convince him to let go of his angerand fulfillMaria’s (Alyla Browne) final wishas opposed to Sonic relating to his grief. As such, it may not be difficult for many to envision that she could have played a similar role had she been present in the main movie.
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However, from Casey’s tease, it is clear that her potential future in upcoming installments will remain loyal to her powerful crush on Sonic. While her involvement with the Metal Sonics and reasons for seeking out Sonic are not yet unknown, their joint introduction could hint at the next movie adapting the Time Stone plotline alongside her predictions of her “destined” encounter with the blue hedgehog fromSonic CD. No matter what may lead to their meeting, it is clear from the writer’s hint thattheir bond will remain faithful to the games.
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As such, while she may not have fulfilled the same role she played in the games, her first appearance has left an incredibly strong impression on viewers. And with both writers teasing her shake-up of Sonic’s life, it is clear that Amy Rose’s debut will remain one ofSonic the Hedgehog 3’s strongest scenes.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reunites Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they face a formidable new adversary, Shadow. With Shadow’s unprecedented powers posing a significant threat, Team Sonic seeks an unexpected alliance to thwart his plans and safeguard the planet.
