Michael Shannon Expresses Pride And Awe At Being In A Superman Film

Michael Shannon Expresses Pride And Awe At Being In A Superman Film

Actor Michael Shannon, General Zod in the upcoming Zack Snyder directed Superman reboot Man of Steel is still having difficulty coming to terms with the fact that he's in a Superman film.

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By MarkJulian - May 27, 2013 08:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Indeprndent.ie



For just about any generation, it can be said that Superman is arguably the very pinnacle of superhero recognition and acclaim. Now imagine being one of the select few actors given an opportunity to re-energize such an iconic franchise. That's the exact situation actor Michael Shannon currently finds himself in as fans salivate over the latest General Zod -centric tv spot. Superman will definitely face some stacked odds on June 14th. Said Shannon on the project, "It's a nice feather in my cap, for sure. It's not anything I ever imagined I would be a part of and I'm still trying to process it really. When I started acting, I never thought I would be in a Superman movie so it's pretty neat. I did some big blockbusters before, but never this prominent a role."

Shannon went on to add, "I can't fathom how people would say no to Man Of Steel. I thought they were pulling my leg... Then I got on set, and realized they were serious. I had no qualms about doing it. I loved it. It was a blast. I don't think Zack has anything to worry about. I got to see it and I'm really bowled over by what he did. I think it's really special."

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Running Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Release Date: 14 June 2013 (USA)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Starring: Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner,Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, Harry Lennix
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Christopher Nolan (story), David S. Goyer screenplay)

"Man of Steel follows the Last Son of Krypton on his epic journey to become mankind's shinning beacon of hope for a brighter future. With the beliefs and values instilled by his adoptive parents Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha (Diane Lane) Kent, a young Clark (Henry Cavill) sets out to find his place in the world. But when the nefarious General Zodd (Michael Shannon) arrives on Earth, Clark will have to choose between being a normal human or Kal-el,son of Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and humanity's greatest protector and champion. Filmed in IMAX and shot in Vancouver, Chicago and Plano, Illinois, Man of Steel will be released on June 14, 2013 by Warner Bros. Directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) with a screenplay by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) the Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception) produced feature film will surely be the summer blockbuster of 2013."
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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 5/27/2013, 8:38 PM
The Mandarin approves.

And I approve of the Mandarin.

Also, your sorority letter reading was the best video of the year.
Whoelsebutkevin
Whoelsebutkevin - 5/27/2013, 8:42 PM
I don't approve of Reasons approval of the Mandarin however I do approve of Reason's approval of Michael Shannon approving of Man of Steel.

Enough approval for ya'll? I'm buzzed, happy Memorial Day everyone!!
vermillion
vermillion - 5/27/2013, 8:43 PM
Can't wait for Man of Steel. Got my IMAX tix already!
TonyChu
TonyChu - 5/27/2013, 8:43 PM
I [frick]ing loved his reading of the sorority letter, one of the best videos of the year.
TonyChu
TonyChu - 5/27/2013, 8:46 PM
Can you guys please stop bringing up IM3 in every single Man of Steel article? Jesus Christ.
MrReese
MrReese - 5/27/2013, 8:48 PM
CBM of the [frick]ing year betches deal with it!!!

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I Believe In Zod!!
kenjim152
kenjim152 - 5/27/2013, 8:51 PM
@TonyChu let them it will be really dunno to remember all their posts after MOS openning weekend
Howlett
Howlett - 5/27/2013, 8:54 PM
It's good that he enjoyed doing the film.
TonyChu
TonyChu - 5/27/2013, 9:00 PM
@kenjim152 I have no doubt in my mind MOS is going to be a success but the amount of IM3 comments on Thea MOs articles are getting out of hand.
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 5/27/2013, 9:02 PM
Who would have thought the drunk poyfriend from 8 mile would end up being ZOD. And what looks to be a complete bad ass ZOD as well.
Banner
Banner - 5/27/2013, 9:03 PM
@A911 lol what???
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/27/2013, 9:07 PM
@A911

My family already has that covered! We are all CBM buffs in this household here is our recent family portrait. You guys can have open season on me but lay of the wifey and kids!!!!





JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/27/2013, 9:13 PM
This Zod is truly going to be a villain, a villain that will have no mercy.

Dang I am so excited for this movie!!!! Hands down CBM of the year. And there is so much buzz and excitement every on this movie. I hate to say it but this may put all my beloved Batman movies to shame, but I am fine with that since Supes is the king!
QuietStorm
QuietStorm - 5/27/2013, 9:18 PM
@joe Awesome family portrait!!!!!
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/27/2013, 9:19 PM
@ DoubleDion

Really resistance from what actors? I know Disney and Marvel Studios are rumored to be hard to work for or they are greedy when it comes to paying their actors. But personally I never really heard of any resistance, can you give me some examples?
MarkV
MarkV - 5/27/2013, 9:19 PM
Best CBM since Avengers!
MitchConner
MitchConner - 5/27/2013, 9:20 PM
Yea Shannon is pretty much why I'm looking forward to this movie...I am worried about him saying "I don't think Zack has much to worry about..." Doesn't sound super super confident about this...but it could be paranoia
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 5/27/2013, 9:21 PM
@DoubleDion Do you really have to bash Marvel right now in a Man of Steel article, like really?
KnobGoblin
KnobGoblin - 5/27/2013, 9:21 PM
He's gonna own it as Zod.
Howlett
Howlett - 5/27/2013, 9:22 PM
@DoubleDion... Green Lantern is a visual eye candy but the problem lies in the story. I think they can still save it by adding a new character in John Stewart and Ryan Reynolds will appear only in a cameo role.
superotherside
superotherside - 5/27/2013, 9:24 PM
JoeMomma29 Nice family. :)
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/27/2013, 9:24 PM
@ QuietStorm

Thanks for the compliment we are going to do an Avengers one in a few months. More than likely we are going use IronMan, Cappy, Thor, Hulk, and Wasp...

Again thank you for the compliment. Also my wife is a hottie who likes CBMs, dang did I luck out!!!! See some nerds, geeks, or dorks can get the hot chick!
AsianVersionOfET
AsianVersionOfET - 5/27/2013, 9:29 PM
Can't wait, daddy's got his IMAX tickets purchased!
Demongod20
Demongod20 - 5/27/2013, 9:30 PM
@ MitchConner

Ever since i saw Shannon kill his partner in Boardwalk Empire I knew he would make an awesome MOS villain.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 5/27/2013, 9:30 PM
@DoubleDion Sorry for the misunderstanding, your comment just seemed like an attempt to start a Marvel vs DC flame war. It's all good.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/27/2013, 9:32 PM
@ Demongod20

Best part of Boardwalk Empire is the iron scene!!



The look in his face!!!!
thewonderer
thewonderer - 5/27/2013, 9:34 PM
Joemomma, great family but be careful man. Posting such things on the internet is very risky....
hench
hench - 5/27/2013, 9:34 PM
@JoeMomma....how did you decide which of your kids was Alan Scott ;)
Howlett
Howlett - 5/27/2013, 9:38 PM
@JoeMomma29 that vid of Shannon with a flat iron in boardwalk empire is totally insane!!! hahaha
DVonShakari
DVonShakari - 5/27/2013, 9:38 PM
@JoeMomma....bro I don't know you....at all..but my respect for you just went through the roof. That's the most awesome family pic ever!!! I just see happiness coming from all of you and its so so great that you all can get together and have a love for CBMs....you, sir, are a champion!
Banner
Banner - 5/27/2013, 9:40 PM
@hench was that a cool question or not? you gonna get yourself in trouble with that question dude ;)
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/27/2013, 9:41 PM
@ hench

LMAO!!! OMG that is freakin funny!

@ thewonderer

Thanks for the advice but I have those pics on my facebook etc... so if some sick perverts want to do something oh well that is the world we live in.

@BaneSmash

Thanks I know this is being biased but JLA is the best team ever. I would crap my pants when I see the JLA on the big screen!

And yes I was very jealous and happy when I saw the Avengers on the big screen. But I am happy now because I know MOS is going to finally jump start things.
Super12
Super12 - 5/27/2013, 9:42 PM
@Joemamma - love the pic bro! Great looking family and way to proudly rep the comic books! I can't wait to wear my Supes shirt to the midnight screening
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/27/2013, 9:44 PM
@ DvonShakari

Thanks man I really appreciate that, the amazing part is how me and boys will sit there for hours quizzing each others on super heroes and villains out he Marvel and DC encyclopedias. We love both DC and Marvel I am a little bit more a DC guys and my oldest is a Marvel fan (though his favorite superhero is The Flash).

Anyways that is why I crack up at certain Marvelites on this site that call me a DC Fanboy that knows nothing about Marvel.
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