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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

Kael Arcturus
for Kael Arcturus in The Savage Of Nova Terra
Suggested by alexanderarmstrong

In the year 2257, humanity's last hope for survival lies on Nova Terra, a distant planet colonized by the remnants of Earth's population. Jenna Ortega plays Captain Maya Blackwood, a skilled and fearless leader who commanded the final fleet of evacuees. After a catastrophic crash landing, Maya awakens to find herself stranded and alone, with no sign of the other survivors. As she navigates the treacherous terrain, she discovers that Nova Terra is not as barren as it seems. The planet is teeming with strange, deadly creatures and rival factions vying for power. Maya soon learns that the planet's unique energy signature has a profound effect on human biology, slowly unleashing a primal, savage aspect of her own psyche. As she struggles to maintain control and find a way off the planet, she must confront the darkness within herself and make difficult choices to ensure the future of humanity. Throughout her journey, Maya encounters other survivors, including a mysterious and charismatic figure (played by a talented actor TBD) who may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of Nova Terra.