Michael Shannon has become widely recognized for his captivating performances, often finding himself in villainous roles. (That's why he’s been a popular choice among fans to portray a Bond antagonist.) However, his portrayal of General Zod in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel truly showcased his villainous prowess. Despite his character's demise in the film, Shannon is making a return as the formidable Kryptonian in the upcoming DC Extended Universe movie, The Flash. He recently compared his experiences working on the two superhero movies, he doesn't sound so stoked about his latest outing as the character.
In a frank discussion with Collider, Michael Shannon revealed his honest sentiments regarding returning to the character (which he did under one condition) for the upcoming DC movie. Shannon expressed dissatisfaction with the multiverse storytelling approach utilized by The Flash, likening it to someone playing with action figures. He explained:
