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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.
Clark Kent, raised in Smallville by Jonathan and Martha Kent, grapples with his extraordinary abilities and the immense responsibility they impose. Struggling with his identity, he uses his powers in secret to protect others while yearning for acceptance. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he ultimately embraces his destiny as Superman, a beacon of hope. When General Zod, a surviving Kryptonian, arrives on Earth, he intends to terraform the planet into a new Krypton, threatening humanity’s existence. Torn between his Kryptonian heritage and his love for Earth, Clark faces his first true test as a hero. He confronts Zod, who is unwavering in his belief that Earth must be transformed to revive Kryptonian glory. As their battle escalates, Clark fights to protect the people he loves while attempting to reason with Zod. The climactic confrontation in Metropolis leads to widespread destruction, forcing Superman to make the heart-wrenching choice to use advanced technology to banish Zod into the Quantum Realm, removing the threat without taking a life. This decision weighs heavily on him, symbolizing the burden of power and the sacrifice inherent in being a hero. Post Credits: Lex Luthor is seen in a dark laboratory, meticulously examining the remains of Kryptonian technology.
