Michael Shannonscreen performanceMichael Shannon plays General Zod in Man of Steel.
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FILM POSTER · Man of SteelMan of Steel (2013)
General Zod
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
General Zod appears in Man of Steel (2013), portrayed by Michael Shannon. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2013 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
General Zod on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 2013Main sequence runtime: 2h 23m
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- 01MoviHero score81/100WORTH IT
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays General Zod?
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Michael Shannonscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines General Zod
Michael Shannon’s performance in Man of Steel is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.