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Michael Shannon Defends Man of Steel in Vanity Fair Career Retrospective

In a new video, the actor supports Zack Snyder’s deliberate test of the hero’s moral code despite his stated opposition to on‑screen killing.

Overview

  • Rewatching the film for Vanity Fair’s Scene Selection series, Shannon says he dislikes violence but endorses Snyder’s no‑win setup in the finale.
  • Shannon stresses pride in the project and pushes back on claims he joined it for a paycheck, calling the film meaningful.
  • Zack Snyder’s previously stated rationale frames the villain as unwilling to relent, presenting the hero with an unavoidable choice.
  • The climactic choice remains one of the most debated elements of the film years after release, keeping the title central to Superman discussions.
  • Shannon recalls initial confusion about returning as Zod in The Flash before accepting a multiverse explanation, as DC shifts under James Gunn and Peter Safran.