Michael Shannon Talks MAN OF STEEL; Compares Zack Snyder To Martin Scorsese

Michael Shannon Talks MAN OF STEEL; Compares Zack Snyder To Martin Scorsese

The Man Of Steel star once again shares his thoughts on Henry Cavill's take on Superman as well as director Zack Snyder. He also briefly touches upon the tone of the reboot, comparing it to Christopher Nolan's work on the Batman franchise.

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By JoshWilding - Feb 08, 2012 07:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: The Playlist



Michael Shannon (General Zod in the upcoming Man of Steel) recently revealed that he has been warned by Warner Bros. to be a little more careful about what he reveals about the secretive Superman reboot. So, talking to The Playlist recently, he made sure to let slip nothing more than praise for the British actor who will don the iconic suit in 2013's Man Of Steel. "Henry [Cavill] is a fantastic Superman, he’s got a little edge to him and he’s smart, clever and I had fun working with him."

However, Shannon also had plenty of good things to say about director Zack Snyder too, best know to comic book movie fans for helming 300 and Watchmen. "I think Zack is the master stylist, visually, I mean he’s up there with Scorsese in my book in terms of visual composition, orchestration, etc." That's quite the compliment! He then went on to finally reveal that, "the whole thing is edgy in a way like when Nolan took over the Batman franchise." Whether this is down to Christopher Nolan's role as producer is unknown, but be sure to sound off with your thoughts below.

STARRING:

Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman
Amy Adams as Lois Lane
Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent
Diane Lane as Martha Kent
Michael Shannon as Zod

RELEASE DATE: June 14th, 2013.


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incrediblesuperbatspider
incrediblesuperbatspider - 2/8/2012, 7:35 AM
I hear spiderman will cameo in this
Corpse
Corpse - 2/8/2012, 7:38 AM
This movie will be great
HelaGood
HelaGood - 2/8/2012, 7:43 AM
Snyder is nothing like Scorsese... unless, as yossarian said, it is Ralph Scorsese...

Snyder is like... Chris Nahon
SageMode
SageMode - 2/8/2012, 7:47 AM
Comparing Snyder to Scorsese? Michael Shannon............
TheGreenRanger
TheGreenRanger - 2/8/2012, 7:57 AM
SOLD! This movie is going to be better than any Nolan crap I have had to endure over the last 8 years.
nordberg
nordberg - 2/8/2012, 8:00 AM
I love Shannon but yeah, comparing Snyder to Scorcese is a bit much.

On a related note, I just watched Take Shelter (starring Michael Shannon) 2 nights ago and it was an excellent, very unsettling movie. Highly recommended.
marknjoanna
marknjoanna - 2/8/2012, 8:03 AM
1st i like nolan but he owes a lot to heaths hall of fame job on the joker and from what i saw from superman returns this movie needs all the help it can get i hope its much better this time-when superman returns dropped i was thinking the last time my dog dropped something like that i beat him with a rolled up news paper yes im a marvel guy but tdk is in my top 3 cmbs of all time and maybe 1st mostly due to heath tho
TheGreenRanger
TheGreenRanger - 2/8/2012, 8:20 AM
Maybe he means SuperMan is now a hipster? Skinny jeans and all.
MiracleMe
MiracleMe - 2/8/2012, 8:20 AM
@wards-
Now THAT'S how you "first" a comment thread!

Thumbs up!
rbfn04
rbfn04 - 2/8/2012, 8:24 AM
YAY! Edgy... Lost any hope I still had for this one... *sigh*
RyKnow
RyKnow - 2/8/2012, 8:24 AM
Even though I'm really trying hard to get excited about this movie, this is it's immediate weakness; words I've been hearing from people involved such as dark, edgy and gritty. Yes, it worked wonders for Batman because they're films that need to have that style. Are they trying to make another Batman movie, but replacing Batman with Superman? It's like making The Crow have the same kind of atmosphere and visual presentation as Sam Raimi's Spider-Man - in other words it's wrong.
At least Superman Returns had the right essence, whatever you think of it.

@ RamonSuarez - I absolutely agree with you mate. Well said.
RyKnow
RyKnow - 2/8/2012, 8:27 AM
On a side note, as far as comparing Snyder to Scorsese;

If they were both artists who drew pictures, Scorsese uses freehand and draws from his mind, Snyder uses tracing paper over someone elses work.
Alexandre
Alexandre - 2/8/2012, 8:30 AM
what makes ppl think this is going to be better than anything nolan has ever made, this was in part written by nolan so mind you, we are going to get another film by nolan just directed by another guy
marknjoanna
marknjoanna - 2/8/2012, 8:32 AM
superman 2 was the best superman movie so far i think dc knows this thus we get zod they are trying lets give them a shot ok im marvel but have no problem with dc making a good movie i hope its good i want to see a flash and jla move and if this sux like returns did it will set those back for years i think bb was good and tdk was great if they both flopped are you other marvel fans so sure we get all these narvel movies hummm i think those 2 did well and marvel said we have a market lets get to work thanx nolan and many many thax to heath he made that movie somebody will have to play the joker someday and i feel sorry for him it will be a tuff act to follow gl dc im pulling for a hit
Supersonicboobs
Supersonicboobs - 2/8/2012, 8:33 AM
Finally some man of steel news....cannot wait for the Trailer!
SuperFan1980
SuperFan1980 - 2/8/2012, 8:40 AM
Good Lord! What is up with all the freakin Snyder and Nolan bashing on here??? Give it a chance people! I'm thrilled to see them working together on my favorite hero of and I'm extremely excited to see the results. Henry Cavill seems to be the perfect fit and hopefully this will re establish Superman as THE greatest big screen comic book hero of all time!
rbfn04
rbfn04 - 2/8/2012, 8:44 AM
Sure @Superfan1980 Edgy Superman is the right move to make. Look how coll douchy Supes is in DCnU...
SuperFan1980
SuperFan1980 - 2/8/2012, 8:50 AM
@Just1Superguy - Yeah, guess that kind of goes without saying. LOL!
TheGreenRanger
TheGreenRanger - 2/8/2012, 8:55 AM
I heard the Avengers are making a cameo in this.
lntrn8
lntrn8 - 2/8/2012, 8:57 AM
And now . . . the visual genius and master stylist, of composition, orchestration directed by Ralph Scorsesee:
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 2/8/2012, 9:02 AM
"Good Lord! What is up with all the freakin Snyder and Nolan bashing on here???"

Sucker Punch alone justifies the Snyder bashing! :-P
Grady
Grady - 2/8/2012, 9:05 AM
Can people not read between the lines whatsoever? He obviously means that this Superman reboot is more adult, serious and set in the contemporary real world just like Nolan's Batfilms. And the Scorcese comparison? I can see that he means visually they are so original in their own way as well as how they both incorporate music into their films, i think Shannon is just pointing out how they are BOTH epic at creating visualy stunning scenes but they are not similair.
lntrn8
lntrn8 - 2/8/2012, 9:06 AM
Totally unrelated to topic (I think), but related to Supes. Like one point vid trying to make, hope Superman mythos keeps its integrity.
MrReese
MrReese - 2/8/2012, 9:20 AM
"the whole thing is edgy in a way like when Nolan took over the Batman franchise." SOLD!!!! XD
Skateanddestroy88
Skateanddestroy88 - 2/8/2012, 9:21 AM
All right Man of Steel news. It's a shame there aren't gonna connect the universe with this one but,
This movie is gonna be off the hook !!!!!!!
TheGreenRanger
TheGreenRanger - 2/8/2012, 9:22 AM
Intrn: That was the most annoying video. Cool guy with a watered down Zima and loose tie. Dont you ever post again.
McGribble
McGribble - 2/8/2012, 9:24 AM
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the comparison to Scorcese is based upon his signature story telling style. I do not think he was comparing their bodies of work, but rather the fact that you can instantly tell a movie made by either of the two directors. It is likely why he chose to say "in terms of visual composition, orchestration, etc..."
lntrn8
lntrn8 - 2/8/2012, 9:25 AM
lol TheGreenRanger
Minghagz
Minghagz - 2/8/2012, 9:35 AM
I'm so excited for this movie
batmanrises
batmanrises - 2/8/2012, 9:36 AM
A rush to judgement based on an actor's interview?? Never :P

Fanboys are never satisfied with anything. We get a Superman who has never faced a opponent aside from the Phantom Zone criminals (which to be honest, was limited by the technology of the day) who gave him a real opportunity to cut loose and show why he is the most powerful superhero there is - and here it seems like we're being primed to get an actual example of that and people are jumping the gun thinking this will be "dark and gritty" because of one word one single actor from the movie uses. Ridiculous.
GrayFox1025
GrayFox1025 - 2/8/2012, 10:59 AM
I think by "edgy" he means that we are going to see superman kick some serious ass, or at least that's what I get from it.

I agree with MrEko, the term edgy is confused with dark and gritty, most likely only because Nolan's name is tied to the film.
CBNerd
CBNerd - 2/8/2012, 11:25 AM
I liked sucker punch...It was mindless entertainment of hot chicks, fighting and explosions at its best.
WarnerBrother
WarnerBrother - 2/8/2012, 11:49 AM
My God,all Shannon was saying is that Superman was taking a more edgier tone then the Donner/Singer version then same way Nolan went edgier then Burton.Thats not to suggest that Man of Steel was going to be as edgy as Batman Begins.But once again the Marvel trolls want to jump all over this movie an proclaim it DOA based on snippets of information lifted from interviews with Michael Shannon, the only guy in the MoS production who really has said anything to date.You guys love Marvel,great, but at least wait for the trailer before taking a dump all over this film.
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