A life to live Alum Tika Sumpter has been busy traveling the globe for the third time on her press tour Sonic the Hedgehog Film. She recently attended a Brazilian Comic-Con and flew to London for the film’s UK premiere. Of course, she also did a million interviews to promote the film here in the US Sonic3 once again brings together an all-star cast including Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, James Marsden and new franchise star actor Keanu Reeves.

Sonic’s main actress

In the universe of Sonic the HedgehogSumpter plays Maddie Wachowski, a veterinarian and loyal friend of Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz). Parks and Recreation Fame).

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

“It was so cool to be part of this joyful moment and something cross-generational. “The kids were excited, kids who grew up in the ’90s and ’80s and all that and gamers,” Sumpter said recently Blavity. “So I feel like it’s an exciting time overall.”

Entertainment tonight Co-host Nischelle Turner called Sumpter “the matriarch, the leading lady of this crew” that features some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. “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 having fun. I’m the fun mom.”

Her top co-stars

During the Sonic3 press tour, The haves and have-nots was an actress asked about working with her co-stars. She explained that she was impressed when she first met Jim Carrey (Ivo Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik). Eventually she continued to love him In living colorthe successful sketch comedy show of the 90s.

“He’s so sweet and kind,” Sumpter continued The Way to the Top with Angela Yee. “When I first met him he was like, OK, let’s work on this scene. What are your ideas? I thought, ‘He thinks I have ideas!’ It was incredible.”

Idris Elba has since joined sound franchise in the second film. “I’ve known Idris Elba for a long time,” he said Mixed-ish actress explained to Yee. “And having him part of this world is great. I feel like I’m in really great company and I’m grateful to be a part of this franchise.”

The biggest addition to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is Keanu Reeves, who voices Shadow. Sumpter gave New York Live a few details about Reeves’ character. “He is the ultimate alien who can take on Sonic. He has all these powers,” she said. “He can control the chaos, which I think we would all like to do. Yes, absolutely. Like the ultimate superpower.”

“(Reeves is) just a great part of the franchise now,” Sumpter added. “And (he is) a great opponent. And many people will need help to defeat Shadow.”

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Finally, X Men And Jury duty Actor James Marsden plays Tom Wachowski, Maddie’s husband. Sumpter feels that their real-life banter enhances their dynamic in the film.

“James is one of my favorite people in the world,” he said Come along star revealed to The Momma Diaries. “We’ve kind of found our sweet spot. And I think the reason the chemistry works so well is because we actually get along so well.”

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theaters on Friday, December 20th. Fun Fact: Two other soap alums join Sumpter in Sonic 3: former The Young and the Restless stars Shemar Moore (Randall) and Sofia Pernas (Gabriella). Check out the trailer below:

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