What Soap Alum and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Star Tika Sumpter has to say about working with Jim, Idris, James and Keanu

A life to live alum Tika Sumpter has been super busy traveling the world on her press tour for the third Sonic the Hedgehog film. She recently attended a Brazilian Comic-Con and traveled to London for the UK premiere of the film. Of course, she also did a million interviews to promote the film here in the US Sonic 3 again brings together an all-star cast including Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, James Marsden and A-list actor new to the franchise, Keanu Reeves.

Sonic’s leading lady

In the universe of Sonic the HedgehogSumpter plays Maddie Wachowski, a vet and loyal friend to Sonic (voiced by actor Ben Schwartz from Parks and Recreation fame).

In this third round, Sonic and his teammates Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) and Tails (voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessey) must face off against a new opponent. Sumpter believes this animation and live-action mind-mel is perfect for all ages.

“It was so cool to be a part of this joyous moment and something that’s intergenerational. Kids were excited, kids who grew up in the ’90s and ’80s and all that and players,” Sumpter said recently Blavity. “So I feel like overall it’s an exciting time.”

Entertainment tonight co-host Nischelle Turner called Sumpter “the matriarch, the leading lady of this crew,” which has some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. “These guys make me laugh all the time, so I’m just grateful to be there. I’m the logical one. But I’m also funny. I’m the funny mom.”

Her A-List Co-Stars

During Sonic 3 press tour, They have and they haven’t actress was when asked about working with his co-stars. She explained that she was starstruck when she first met Jim Carrey (Ivo Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik). She loved him after all In Living ColorThe hit sketch comedy show of the 90s.

“He’s so sweet and kind,” Sumpter further revealed The Way Up with Angela Yee. “The first time I met him, he was like, okay, let’s work on this scene. What are your ideas? I thought, ‘He thinks I have ideas!’ It was incredible.”

Meanwhile, Idris Elba joined Sonic franchise in the second film. “I’ve known Idris Elba for a very long time,” the Mixed-ish actress explained Yee. “And to have him a part of this world is amazing. I feel like I’m in really good company and grateful to be a part of this franchise.”

The biggest addition to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is Keanu Reeves voicing Shadow. Sumpter gave New York Live a few details about Reeves’ character. “He’s the ultimate alien that goes up against Sonic. He’s got all these powers,” she said. “He can control chaos, which I think we’d all love to do. Yes, absolutely. As the ultimate superpower.”

“(Reeves is) just a big part of the franchise now,” Sumpter added. “And (he’s) a great opponent. And a lot of people are going to need help trying to overcome Shadow.”

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Finally, X-Men and Jury duty actor James Marsden plays Tom Wachowski, Maddie’s husband. Sumpter feels that their banter in real life helps their dynamic in the films.

“James is one of my most favorite people in the world,” he says Ride along star revealed to Momma Diaries. “We kind of found our sweet spot. And I think the reason the chemistry comes out the way it does is because we actually really get along so well.”

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theaters Friday, December 20. Fun Fact: two other soap alumni join Sumpter in Sonic 3: ex-The Young and the Restless stars Shemar Moore (Randall) and Sofia Pernas (Gabriella). Watch the trailer below:

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