Hollywood star Jack Black will make a comeback as Officer Dick in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, set to release as a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass in July 2025. This Jack Black Tony Hawk cameo, confirmed by Activision, will also see him play a new character inspired by British law enforcement.
Jack Black’s Memorable Cameos Return for Latest Remasters
Jack Black previously delighted fans by playing Officer Dick in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, which came out in 2020. Behind-the-scenes clips showed the actor’s enthusiasm for the opportunity, and he revealed that he took the role without compensation:
“I don’t want you to pay me anything,”
—Jack Black, Actor. Black shared his passion for the iconic skateboarding franchise, expressing his surprise at getting featured in a Tony Hawk’s game two decades after the original series first grew popular.
In addition to stepping back into the shoes of Officer Dick, Black will portray a new character in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Recently teased in a video released by Activision, Constable Richard acts as the British counterpart to Officer Dick, sporting a traditional custodian helmet. This dual appearance is expected to be one of Black’s most entertaining video game cameos to date, joining a list of his notable guest roles in the medium.
How Officer Dick Has Changed Since the Last Game
Officer Dick, Jack Black’s character, was originally introduced as a school security guard with a strong dislike for skateboarders. According to game director Kurt Tillmanns,
“Now he’s evolved, as his power trip has gone into becoming the campus security sheriff of a college,”
—Kurt Tillmanns, Game Director. In Pro Skater 1 + 2, players could unlock Officer Dick by completing all Create-A-Skater Challenges. However, the process for unlocking Officer Dick and Constable Richard in the upcoming game has not been detailed by Activision yet.
Continuing the Series’ Legacy of Celebrity and Fictional Cameos
Jack Black’s inclusion in the remastered Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 maintains the series’ well-known approach of including quirky and unexpected celebrity appearances. Throughout its history, the Tony Hawk franchise has offered fans special playable characters, such as musicians Billie Joe Armstrong and Gene Simmons, as well as famous fictional icons like Wolverine, Spider-Man, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Doom Guy.
Launch Details and Broader Release Plans
Activision has confirmed that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 will join a group of games launching day one on Xbox Game Pass in July 2025. Other new arrivals include Wheel World, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and a preview version of Grounded 2. The remastered Pro Skater 3 + 4 will release officially on July 11 and, beyond Game Pass, the title will also be available for purchase on PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Fans can look forward to enjoying the return of classic skateboarding action alongside Jack Black’s latest comedic performances.
The return of Jack Black as both Officer Dick and the new British-inspired Constable Richard highlights Activision’s commitment to blending pop culture with the Tony Hawk series’ trademark fun, ensuring that long-time followers and newcomers alike experience fresh entertainment and nostalgia when the game arrives this summer.
