Michael Shannon IS General Zod!

It’s official!

Henry Cavill will be facing off against Michael Shannon in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel!

Mr Shannon, best known for his Oscar nominated role in Revolutionary Road and most recently as his turn as Agent Nelson Van Alden in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, will take on the villainous role of General Zod!

Director Zack Snyder had this to say about the casting decision;

“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”

This is great casting and I think that Mr Shannon will play a great General Zod and it’s also a relief to hear that this Superman reboot will have an actual villain other than Lex Luthor.

I remember seeing Superman II for the very first time years and years ago and being absolutely enthralled by the battle scene between Superman and General Zod, Ursa, and Non! It was a full on battle taking place in the middle of Metropolis and it blew my mind. Watching it again recently I did still enjoy it but the scene looked a little dated when compared to battle scenes today.

So the casting of General Zod makes me very happy because I now know that I can expect to see a battle to end all battles, especially with Zack Snyder at the helm.

Now the only question left that is on everyone’s lips…will Michael Shannon get to utter the infamous words…

“KNEEL BEFORE ZOD”