Michael Shannon

‘Deadpool 2’ Eyes Michael Shannon for Cable
‘Deadpool 2’ Eyes Michael Shannon for Cable
Well, that certainly took a pleasantly unexpected turn. Just days after the writers of Deadpool assured fans that we’d know who’s playing Cable in the sequel “very soon” comes a very interesting update. Michael Shannon is the latest frontrunner for the role of the comic-book character making his highly-anticipated debut in Deadpool 2. Although there are still a few other names on the studio’s shortlist, everyone’s favorite weirdo is the current favorite — because obviously.
Henry Cavill’s Superman to Kneel Before Michael Shannon’s Zod in ‘Man of Steel’
Henry Cavill’s Superman to Kneel Before Michael Shannon’s Zod in ‘Man of Steel’
Warner Bros. has confirmed that Michael Shannon will appear as General Zod in the next Superman film. Best known for his Academy Award-nominated role in Revolutionary Road and his work on Boardwalk Empire, Shannon will battle Henry Cavill's Superman/Clark Kent in the Zack Snyder film, which will indeed be titled Man of Steel...