Colleen O’Shaughnessey reveals what she has learned from voicing Tails, and what she thought of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 end-credit scenes.
After stellar reviews from both critics and fans, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is going to be available to take home on digital January 21st. The franchise is growing, with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 already confirmed to be coming in 2027.
In this interview with the voice of Tails, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, she reveals what her favorite thing from Sonic lore that is included in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is. She also details what she wants for Tails in the Sonic 4 and beyond. O’Shaughnessey gives us her reaction to seeing Amy Rose and Metal Sonic in the end-credit scenes – and confesses that she knew it was coming.
Colleen O’Shaughnessey Loves That Choa Garden Is Included In Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Tessa Smith: What is your favorite Easter egg or Sonic reference in Sonic 3?
Colleen O’Shaughnessey: I mean, this isn’t really an Easter egg. It’s pretty blatant, but the Choa Garden, I loved it so much. It was so much fun. I’m like, oh my gosh, they did the whole thing. Then the show and Tails couldn’t be more excited. It was really so much fun. I love that they threw that in there. It was so perfect.
Colleen O’Shaughnessey’s Reaction To The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 End-Credit Scenes
Tessa Smith: My kids lost their minds when Amy Rose showed up at the end. Did you know that was happening?
Colleen O’Shaughnessey: I did, I did. I knew. But I didn’t know how they were going to do it. I didn’t know how the scene would end up. I thought they did such a great job, because I think originally she was going to say something, and then she didn’t say anything, which I think was perfect. She didn’t need to say anything,
Colleen O’Shaughnessey Wants “More” For Tails In Sonic 4 & Beyond
Tessa Smith: What would you like to see for Tails in Sonic the Hedgehog 4?
Colleen O’Shaughnessey: I think just more. More and more, like, I feel like in this one he really has, his confidence is certainly way higher than it was in the second. I think we could even go further, and more gadgets, and a more integral part of the team. He swoops in and saves the day quite a few times.
Be sure to watch our full Sonic the Hedgehog 3 interview with Colleen O’Shaughnessey for more behind-the-scenes details. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 comes home on digital January 21st.
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About Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Director Jeff Fowler returns along with our all-star cast including Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter, with Keanu Reeves joining the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog.
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