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Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Michael Shannon will star in the role of General Zod in director Zack Snyder's new Superman film, titled Man of Steel.

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."
 

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"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."

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Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Michael Shannon will star in the role of General Zod in director Zack Snyder's new Superman film, titled Man of Steel.

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."

That is some great casting.
 

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This guy (Titus Welliver)would have been a good Zod, too, I think.

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Good choice. I really like what I've seen of Welliver's work.

If I had one concern about Michael Shannon is that even after checking his body of work on IMDB, I don't remember any of his performances.
 

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Zod is such an awful villian.

Why not go with something original or edgy? This is why Superman movies are basically dead. It is the same recyled story.
 

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Good choice. I really like what I've seen of Welliver's work.

If I had one concern about Michael Shannon is that even after checking his body of work on IMDB, I don't remember any of his performances.

He was insanely creepy and good on Boardwalk Empire this season. He is also get a ton of buzz for his new movie.
 

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Zod is such an awful villian.

Why not go with something original or edgy? This is why Superman movies are basically dead. It is the same recyled story.

i'm hoping they cast Chris Rock in the role of computer genius Gus Gorman in the Superman movie after this disaster.
 

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Amy Adams is a good actress but I still dont see her as Lois Lane. We will see. She cant be any worse than Kate Bosworth. That was one of the worst casting choices ever IMO. Rachel Mcadams woulda been a good Lois.


Superman is by far my favorite superhero, ALWAYS has been. My favorite toy when I was very little was a little plastic superman figure. He's so freaking awesome. That last movie was a travesty. Please dont screw this one up!
 

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Amy Adams is a good actress but I still dont see her as Lois Lane. We will see. She cant be any worse than Kate Bosworth. That was one of the worst casting choices ever IMO. Rachel Mcadams woulda been a good Lois.


Superman is by far my favorite superhero, ALWAYS has been. My favorite toy when I was very little was a little plastic superman figure. He's so freaking awesome. That last movie was a travesty. Please dont screw this one up!
Amy Adams way better actor than McAdams. Not even close. In my opinion.

Carry on.
 

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Amy Adams is a good actress but I still dont see her as Lois Lane. We will see. She cant be any worse than Kate Bosworth. That was one of the worst casting choices ever IMO. Rachel Mcadams woulda been a good Lois.


Superman is by far my favorite superhero, ALWAYS has been. My favorite toy when I was very little was a little plastic superman figure. He's so freaking awesome. That last movie was a travesty. Please dont screw this one up!


Superman is by far my favorite superhero, ALWAYS has been. My favorite toy when I was very little was a Superball. I was such a Superman fan I always wondered why they didn't sell those things in pairs.

Steve
 

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Amy Adams way better actor than McAdams. Not even close. In my opinion.

Carry on.

Forsure, I just meant in terms of looks. I like Amy Adams! She's hot in her own kinda way.
 
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