Michael Shannon cast as General Zod in 'Superman:
Michael Shannon, who received an Oscar nomination for 2009's 'Revolutionary Road' and was seen recently on TV in HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire,' has been cast as General Zod in Zack Snyder's upcoming 'Superman:
British actor Henry Cavill is preparing to play the young superhero, while Kevin Costner and Diane Lane will star as Superman's parents.