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Michael Corbett Shannon (born August 7, 1974) is an American actor, producer, musician, and theatre director. He has been nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in the Sam Mendes period drama Revolutionary Road (2008) and the Tom Ford psychological thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016). He earned Screen Actors Guild Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for his role in 99 Homes (2014), and a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for the Broadway revival of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night (2016). Shannon made his film debut in 1993 with Groundhog Day and received widespread attention for his performance in 8 Mile (2002). He is known for his on-screen versatility, performing in both comedies and dramas such as Pearl Harbor (2001), Bad Boys II (2003), Bug (2006), Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009), The Iceman (2012), Premium Rush (2012), The Night Before (2015), The Shape of Water (2017) and Knives Out (2019). He played Superman's Kryptonian adversary General Zod in Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and is set to reprise the role in The Flash (2022). Shannon is a frequent collaborator of Jeff Nichols, appearing in all of his films: Shotgun Stories (2007), Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), Midnight Special, and Loving (both 2016). He is also known for his role as Nelson Van Alden in the HBO period drama series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014), for which he was nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2021, he had a main role in the Hulu drama miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers.
Michael Shannon
Black Mask
for Black Mask in Gotham’s Dark Knight (read the synopsis before making a fan cast)
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The series follows the early years of Bruce Wayne as he trains to become the Dark Knight, and his mission to clean up the streets of Gotham City from the criminal elements that threaten its safety. The show will not only focus on Batman's physical training and crime-fighting tactics, but also on his psychological journey and the personal demons he must overcome in order to become the iconic hero we all know. As Bruce Wayne, we will see him navigate the complex social and political landscape of Gotham, making alliances and enemies, and struggling with the weight of his family's legacy. We will also see the formation of key relationships in his life, such as his partnership with Commissioner Gordon, and the evolution of his relationship with Alfred Pennyworth. The series will also introduce lesser-known Batman villains, as well as explore the origins of some of the more iconic ones, giving audiences a fresh perspective on these characters. DONT PICK ACTORS/ACTRESSES WHO ALREADY PLAYED THESE CHARACTERS "Gotham's Dark Knight" will be a gritty, action-packed, and emotionally charged series that delves into the mind of one of the most iconic superheroes of all time, and offers a new take on the Batman story that will appeal to both fans of the comics and newcomers alike.
