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William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. Known for his prolific career portraying diverse roles in both mainstream and arthouse films, he is the recipient of various accolades, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, four Golden Globe Awards, four Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, Julian Schnabel, Wes Anderson, and Robert Eggers. Dafoe was a founding member of experimental theatre company The Wooster Group. He made his film debut with an uncredited role in Heaven's Gate (1980). Dafoe's early career includes credits for The Loveless (1982), Streets of Fire (1984), and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). He earned his first Academy Award nomination for the war drama Platoon (1986), followed by nominations for his roles in Shadow of the Vampire (2000), The Florida Project (2017), and the Vincent van Gogh biopic At Eternity's Gate (2018). He also gained acclaim and wide recognition for his roles as Jesus Christ in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and as the supervillain Norman Osborn in the superhero film Spider-Man (2002), a role he reprised in its sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). His other film appearance include roles in Mississippi Burning (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Wild at Heart (1990), Light Sleeper (1992), Body of Evidence (1993), Clear and Present Danger (1994), The English Patient (1996), Affliction (1997), New Rose Hotel(1998), Existenz (1999), The Boondock Saints (1999), American Psycho (2000), Auto Focus (2002), Finding Nemo (2003), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Inside Man (2006), Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), Antichrist (2009), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Nymphomaniac (2013), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), John Wick (2014), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Aquaman (2018), The Lighthouse (2019), Nightmare Alley (2021), Poor Things (2023), and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
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.
