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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
Norman Osborn
for Norman Osborn in Marvel's Spider-Man - Episode 13: Breakthrough
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In the lab, Otto shows that he is using a neural implant, and using 4 tentacle-like prostheses. Peter analyzes the interface, and sees that it has flaws. He says that not enough testing has been done to use the interface without risks. Otto is annoyed, but accepts and hangs up. As Peter leaves, Otto sees Norman gloating over Li's arrest, which infuriates Octavius, smashing the television with his robotic arms. Peter goes to the F.E.A.S.T. and talks to Miles about Li, who says he'll keep helping. Peter talks to May, but when he sees on the news that the truck carrying the Devil's Breath was attacked, he disappears. Yuri says that Ryker's Island has been attacked. Peter takes a helicopter ride with her. A mass breakout is underway, and Spider is trying to minimize the damage. The Raft is having problems, and when Spider and Yuri get there, Electro hits the helicopter. Peter manages to save Yuri and heads to look for Electro. On the roof, Spider confronts Electro. Peter is surprised by the arrival of Vulture, Rhino, Scorpion and Mr. Negative. Spider tries to fight back but is defeated. Trying to escape, Peter is once again surprised, but this time by Otto Octavius, now as Doctor Octopus. He tells Spider not to interfere, and throws him. The villains disperse, having specific jobs to do. Octopus goes downtown and unleashes Devil's Breath. A day later, Miles and Aunt May are helping the sick at the shelter. May hides that she is sick. Mayor Osborn declared Spider a fugitive.
