Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández spoke to sondramedia Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese about his hilarious cameo function in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as a telenovela star that Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik watches. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now out there on digital and can arrive on 4K Extremely HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 15, 2025. The 4K Extremely HD + Blu-ray Combo may even be out there in two collectible SteelBooks whereas provides final.
“Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails are again for his or her most epic journey but. The staff reunites to face a brand new formidable foe, Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers not like something they’ve ever seen. Group Sonic should safe an surprising alliance in the event that they hope to cease Shadow and save the planet. Keanu Reeves joins the all-star solid as Shadow the Hedgehog,” says the synopsis.
Tyler Treese: In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, you’re taking part in a telenovela star of La Última Pasión. What was your response if you have been approached with this very humorous half? It’s form of outdoors the principle story, however it’s nonetheless hilarious.
Cristo Fernández: Yeah, it was. I grew up watching Jim Carrey’s comedies and that’s a part of what knowledgeable and made me know extra about comedies and my comedic timing. Additionally in Mexico, the place I’m from in Guadalajara, comedy has been a part of my life with my buddies and my household. However I’m simply very grateful. Jeff Fowler, the director, gave me the chance.
Despite the fact that I used to be not on set with Jim, simply understanding that Jim is aware of about my existence and that I used to be a part of such an iconic franchise… I keep in mind rising up and taking part in Sonic the online game and within the [Sega Genesis], and I used to be simply very excited.
The telenovela star whose evil twin portrays the opposite good twin, that was already hilarious. I used to be simply very excited, and truthfully, although it was a brief cameo, I do know folks have been speaking loads about it, and it makes me very proud. Individuals speak about it. I hope [it] says that I did a great job, hopefully, and that it was humorous.
You talked about being a fan of Jim Carrey. How was it if you received to see the film and see him reacting to your sketch? That needed to be an actual journey for you.
Yeah, it was hilarious. Particularly like my dad and mom didn’t know something about it, so I took my dad and mom and my sister Paloma, and all of us went to the films. Then they noticed me, they usually have been like, “Ahh!” And so they have been very excited. I used to be very excited. Sure, it was humorous. It was cool.
You get to play the dual brothers such as you talked about — Pablo and Juan. Have you ever ever had to do this earlier than? The place you’re appearing with your self and taking part in two completely different characters in the identical function?
I’ve by no means achieved it in a movie. I did, as soon as, a trailer for Forza Horizon for Xbox, and I’m a taxi driver and I drive round Mexico Metropolis and issues like that. Then I’ve an alter ego. The taxi driver all the time want needs he might do different stuff. After which instantly out of nowhere a passenger will get within the automobile and it’s me… however cool. And the taxi driver must be as cool as his alter ego.
However by no means like this. That was pretending to be cool. This was a lot enjoyable. This was one other stage. It was cool. […] I used to be all the time talking with Jeff, the director. The extra ridiculous it was getting, the higher.
There’s this nice scene the place Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog is watching it, and he says, “Gabriela ought to kill them each. She’s not a prize to be gained.” Do you agree with Shadow’s evaluation there?
I believe so. You recognize, in these circumstances, that that’s the one answer. [laugh] That was additionally very humorous.
How has the response been? Since you’re an enormous shock on this movie. It wasn’t actually within the advertising. It was such a nice, out-there a part of the film.
It’s been very cool. And I’m additionally proud to say right here in Mexico, I’m growing my movie firm with my sister Paloma, Spectrum X Movies. We have now two Mexican movies in cinemas in the meanwhile. Hopefully, someday, you’ll additionally watch them. But in addition now we have Sonic the Hedgehog in cinemas. So it’s been a dream come true to have the ability to have three movies the place I’m a part of which might be in cinemas in the meanwhile.
Cinema is the place my ardour lies. I like TV, in fact, and I like all the opposite varieties, however cinema is the place I began. Going to the cinemas, consuming popcorn with my dad and mom, with my buddies, and dreaming that someday I could possibly be there too. And yeah, that’s why my followers, my household, and my buddies are happy with me, and I really feel happy with myself, and it’s been a protracted journey.
Additionally, I’ve little nephews. So having a household movie like Sonic and that we are able to all go and watch it, all of us collectively, actually warms my coronary heart.
Are you seeking to do extra in comedy going ahead? The place are you looking for your house right here throughout the world of cinema?
First, I hope someday I can meet Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves [laughs]. I do know I simply met them within the story. However I’m an enormous fan of them. I do know I simply advised you Jim Carrey is my hero, my comedic hero when it comes from my coronary heart and the issues I wish to create. It’s all the time comedy. I’m all the time fascinated about comedy.
Even after I collaborate with different writers and writing one thing, they must take me down with my jokes. However as a producer and storyteller, I’m simply into a great story. A common story, a narrative that connects I like actual life dramas with touches of comedy. As an actor, I like psychological thrillers. I might like to have someday a problem like that, and I like that humor too.
These are the tales that I’m actually extra into. However so long as it’s a common story, I might like to know extra about it.
Due to Cristo Fernández for taking the time to speak about Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
