It’s official, one of the best skaters inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4has been confirmed and is making a comeback, and he’s a total fan favorite.THPS 3 + 4is set to release on July 11, and this newest announcement might get fans even more excited to pick it up than they already were. Players already had a sense that many of the beloved “secret” characters from previous games would make an appearance, but this celebrity cameo getting officially announced confirms what players have been expecting for some time.
Officer Dick, played by Jack Black, has officially been confirmed as a playable skater inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4(viaX).Jack Black will also be playing Officer Dick’s English counterpart, Constable Richard, in the upcoming release. Officer Dick has a long-standing reputation in theTHPSseries, with Jack Black being cast as the model and voice actor for him in theTHPS 1 + 2remake. Officer Dick’s “story” will be expanded inTHPS 3 + 4, according to developers at Activision (viaVariety).
Jack Black Is Back In THPS 3 + 4
Black Reprises His Role As Officer Dick In The Upcoming THPS Release
Constable Richard is an exciting new update forTHPS 3 + 4that brings back a longtime fan-favorite with a new spin. To play as Officer Dick in the original game, you had to complete all the Create-a-Skater challenges, and it’s likely you’ll have to do something similar in the upcomingTHPS 3 + 4.
Richard Ennvee, aka Officer Dick, was originally seen in the firstTony Hawk’s Pro Skatergame back in 1999 as a secret skater that took a bit of know-how and commitment to unlock.Jack Black wasn’t the voice and character model for the OG Officer Dick,however, but was cast in the role for the 2020 remake and instantly became a favorite for long-time players familiar with the franchise. Officer Dick’s bio officially reads:
“Richard Ennvee was mocked by other skaters and called a ‘poser’. Overtaken by the need for revenge, Dick vowed to one day become what those skaters feared most - the long arm of the law.”
Dick is beloved for his hilarious banter, and Jack Black has been praised for how well he fits the role. He was praised for how hilarious and on-point his spoken lines were in the 2020 remake ofTHPS 1 + 2as the school security guard on the school maps.
Our Take: This Is An Obvious & Excellent Move For THPS 3 + 4
Bringing Back Officer Dick’s Role Makes Perfect Sense
It makes a lot of sense thatTony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4would bring back Jack Black in the role of Officer Dick, and it’s awesome that they’re expanding the character with an English counterpart. Officer Dick is just one of the many nods to long-time fans of the franchise.For a game that relies heavily on fan nostalgiaover theTony Hawkgames of yore, this is a great way to get players excited and interested for a new take on a franchise staple.
We’re very excited for what this means for the upcoming installment, and it’s a sign thatTony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4is making the right decisions. Fans want to see more callbacks, but also want to see something fresh and exciting, and this is a perfect opportunity to do just that.
