Michael Shannon is General Zod!

[Big Nick Dudley]

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/10/superman-michael-shannon-zod/

The Man of Steel now has an enemy: Warner Bros. announced Sunday that they’ve locked in the Oscar-nominated Michael Shannon to play General Zod opposite Henry Cavill’s Superman in the reboot. Director Zack Snyder said in a release from the studio: “Zod is not only one of Superman’s most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman others don’t. Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role.” Shannon joins an already Oscar-friendly cast that includes Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as Martha and Jonathan Kent, and Amy Adams as Lois Lane.

MarkingTFO! is in full swing. For me, at least.



Then again, there's that whole issue of Zack Snyder being in charge

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

No one's going to be better than Terrence Stamp. Especially when directed by Snyder.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

Michael Shannon can make it happen. Snyder may ruin the rest of the film, but Shannon will own all sorts of ass, guaranteed.

 

[Shadowmancer]

Kneel Before Zod!!

 

[Shadowmancer]

 

[Brilliant Human Being]

Michael Shannon is the best thing about Boardwalk Empire.

 

[Coco]

Michael Shannon might do something creepy and villainous. Way to show he's not a type.

 

[Dr. Stinger A. Zoidberg]

 

[X]

Awesome. Shannon is an awesome, awesome actor. He was incredible in Bug.

 

[Cookie]

He was incredible in Revolutionary Road as well.

Good casting.

 

[Shocky]

No Viggo mortensen means I'm a sad panda. Really hoping Viggo would have ended up with the role.

I also hate the fact that we have another Luthor/Zod thing going on. At sometime WB might want to realize there are more then two villains in the superman rogues gallery.

The cast looks strong and I'm getting my hopes. The unfortunate thing is zack Snyder is still directing.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

Superman is bullshit anyway, doomed for failure

 

[justinsayne]

I also hate the fact that we have another Luthor/Zod thing going on. At sometime WB might want to realize there are more then two villains in the superman rogues gallery.

This is sooo fucking true, Brainiac, Doomsday, Bizarro, Bloodsport, or Darkseid would all be a nice change of pace, hell at this point I'd take Toy Man

The cast looks strong and I'm getting my hopes. The unfortunate thing is zack Snyder is still directing.

I have faith that Christopher Nolan will be able to keep him in check, and even if the movie sucks at least with Snyder directing it should be visually nice to look like if nothing else

 

[Cena's Little Helper]

Why would such a good actor play a role in a Zack Snyder movie?

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

Money, and the chance to be the one bright spot in what I'm assuming will be a giant pile of shit.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

I can't believe they haven't done Braniac yet. It gives them an opportunity to work with some awesome CGI stuff and a compelling villain.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

I can't believe they haven't done Braniac yet. It gives them an opportunity to work with some awesome CGI stuff and a compelling villain.

I'm sure they will (sequels), and besides, General Zod is pretty fucking interesting.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

No doubt, it's just a surprise to me that they haven't gone down that route yet.

 

[Lee]

I'm quite liking the casting choice for the Kents.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

I'm quite liking the casting choice for the Kents.

Yeah, Kevin Costner works really well, I think. The casting has been solid so far, that's not at all what I'm worried about. I'm most worried about Snyder making sure this film has a certain "look," and not caring much about the story. I hope Nolan being on board takes care of that.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Yeah, Kevin Costner works really well, I think. The casting has been solid so far, that's not at all what I'm worried about. I'm most worried about Snyder making sure this film has a certain "look," and not caring much about the story. I hope Nolan being on board takes care of that.

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