Michael Shannon is General Zod

After plenty of fun speculation on who (here and here) would play General Zod in the Zack Snyder directed Superman film, Man of Steel, today Warner Bros. is confirming the rumor (here) that Michael Shannon is General Zod.

Here’s what WB and Legendary Pictures said about the casting:

““Zod is not only one of Superman’s most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don’t. Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role.” Snyder stated, “Zod is not only one of Superman’s most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don’t. Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role.”

Shannon was a powerhouse in Revolutionary Road and creepy as hell in My Brother, My Brother, What Have Ye Done? but is he General Zod material? Can he send chills down your spine like Terrance Stamp did in Superman II when he says: “Kneel before Zod!”

We will find out December 2012.

Source: /Film