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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.
"Superman: Legacy" takes flight on July 11, 2025 and marks a new chapter in the DC Universe. This film focuses on Clark Kent, a superhero torn between his Kryptonian heritage and his human upbringing. He must navigate a world that questions the existence of heroism and grapples with the meaning of goodness. But Clark's unwavering spirit and his commitment to doing what is right, regardless of personal cost, will prove that the values of truth, justice, and compassion still hold power in a world that needs them now more than ever. This fancast is created with the goal of imagining the perfect cast for James Gunn's highly-anticipated film, announced on January 31, 2023. It's possible, though not confirmed, that the film may draw inspiration from Grant Morrison's "All-Star Superman." Based on this comic book, the proposed roles in this fancast will reflect the characters present in the source material.
