Michael Shannon Shares His Experience Working on 'The Flash' as General Zod!

Author: Ambily S / March 09, 2023

Michael Shannon, the actor who played the iconic villain General Zod in the 2013 blockbuster film Man of Steel, recently shared his experience working on the upcoming film The Flash. Shannon revealed that he was thrilled to revisit his role as General Zod and that he had a great time working on the project.

According to Shannon, he was only on set for a couple of weeks to film his scenes for The Flash. However, he described his time on set as a “nice way to spend a bit of my summer in England.” Shannon went on to praise director Andy Muschietti, calling him a “lovely guy and a great artist, visually.” He also noted that he had a blast working on the film.


“I wasn’t there for a terribly long time. I was in and out in a couple of weeks, so it was a nice way to spend a bit of my summer in England. Andy Muschietti is a lovely guy and a great artist, visually, and I had a blast.”

Shannon’s return as General Zod is sure to be a highlight of The Flash, which is set to be released on June 16, 2023. The film is directed by Andy Muschietti, who is best known for his work on the horror films It and It Chapter Two. The Flash stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen, the fastest man alive, and features a star-studded cast that includes Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, and Sasha Calle.

The Flash is one of the most highly anticipated superhero films in recent memory, and for good reason. The film promises to be a thrilling ride that will take audiences on a journey through time and space. In the movie, Barry Allen travels back in time to prevent his mother’s murder, which leads to a dangerous and unpredictable chain of events.

The addition of Michael Shannon’s General Zod to the film’s cast is an exciting development for fans of the DC Universe. General Zod is one of Superman’s most formidable enemies, and Shannon’s portrayal of the character in Man of Steel was widely praised by critics and fans alike. It will be interesting to see how General Zod fits into the story of The Flash and what role he will play in the film’s plot.

Shannon’s return as General Zod in The Flash is sure to be a highlight of the film. Shannon’s enthusiasm for the project is a promising sign for fans, and his experience working with director Andy Muschietti bodes well for the film’s overall quality. The Flash promises to be a thrilling and action-packed adventure that will take audiences on a wild ride through time and space. Fans of the DC Universe won’t want to miss it when it hits theaters on June 16, 2023.

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