Keanu Reeves on finding his "inner Shadow" for "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"

The "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie franchise is set to expand its legacy with "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," bringing back director Jeff Fowler and introducing Keanu Reeves as Shadow, a fan-favorite character from the video game series. The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, premieres in theaters on Dec. 20.

Reeves joins the cast as Shadow, described as Sonic's dark antihero counterpart, complete with powers mirroring Sonic's speed and strength. Speaking on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, Reeves shared his excitement about taking on the role of Shadow.

"There's something really special about the concentration and the way that you have to articulate the voice and express," Reeves said. "I find it really exhilarating."