Jack Black Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater cameo is set to return, as Activision confirms Black’s involvement in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, which launches as a day-one title for Xbox Game Pass on July 11, 2025. The Hollywood actor takes on his familiar Officer Dick role and introduces a new character, Constable Richard, in the highly anticipated remastered game available across major platforms.
Jack Black Brings Officer Dick and a New Character to the Remasters
Fans of the series will see Jack Black appear again as Officer Dick, a role he brought to life in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, released in 2020. Veteran gamers may remember that Black was approached for the role by developer Vicarious Visions and he was enthusiastic to join the project.
“I don’t want you to pay me anything,”
—Jack Black, Actor. The actor is a longtime admirer of the Tony Hawk’s series, expressing that he never expected to be featured in the franchise.
Adding further excitement, Activision has revealed that Black will debut a second character in the remasters: Constable Richard. This British version of Officer Dick sports a traditional custodian helmet and was first teased in a short Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 trailer. The two roles nod to the series’ quirky approach to celebrity appearances, building on a legacy of memorable cameos featuring real-life stars and iconic pop culture icons.
Officer Dick’s Transformation and Unlocking Characters
Originally, Black’s Officer Dick was introduced as a school security guard and notorious skater foe.
“Now he’s evolved, as his power trip has gone into becoming the campus security sheriff of a college,”
—Kurt Tillmanns, Game Director. In Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, players could unlock Officer Dick by completing every Create-A-Skater Challenge. For the new remastered edition, Activision has yet to share how players will unlock either Officer Dick or his British counterpart, keeping the community guessing about these unlock mechanics.
Cameos and Legacy in Tony Hawk’s Franchise
The appearance of Jack Black in the upcoming entries continues a well-loved tradition in Tony Hawk’s games. Over the years, players have encountered celebrity appearances from the likes of Billie Joe Armstrong and Gene Simmons, alongside comic book heroes such as Wolverine and Spider-Man, and other fictional figures like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Doom Guy.
Release Date, Platforms, and Additional Titles Joining Game Pass
Scheduled for release on July 11, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be available through Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass as soon as it launches. In addition to PC, the remasters will arrive on current and previous generations of PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles, with an option for standalone purchase. The remastered skateboarding classics join a collection of anticipated games on Game Pass, such as Wheel World, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and the Game Preview version of Grounded 2, further expanding the upcoming lineup for Microsoft’s service.
Jack Black’s continued involvement in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise brings a familiar energy and renewed interest to the remastered titles. As fans await the release, anticipation builds not only for the beloved gameplay, but also for fresh cameos and new challenges these latest entries are set to deliver.
