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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.
In the seemingly idyllic town of Simville, strange occurrences lead residents to suspect the mysterious Goth family of leading a secret cult. Aspiring detective Sam Simms, along with his quirky friends Zoe and Max, decides to investigate, uncovering eerie clues and bizarre happenings around the Goth mansion. As they delve deeper, they encounter ghostly apparitions, hidden passages, and cryptic messages. However, their investigation takes a shocking turn when they discover that the real masterminds behind the cult are the seemingly wholesome Landgraab family. Known for their pristine image and community contributions, the Landgraabs have been using their influence to cover up their dark, sinister activities. Balancing humor with suspense, Sam and his friends race to expose the Landgraabs before they can complete their nefarious plans. In a climactic showdown, they reveal the truth to the town, turning the Landgraabs' perfect world upside down. "Simville Shadows" is a thrilling, meta exploration of appearances versus reality in the quirky world of The Sims.
