Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon: 'There Can't Be a Lot of People on Earth Feeling Things Are Great'

September 30, 2011 By Steve Pond 34 weeks ago

Star of the doomy "Take Shelter" says film taps into his new-parent feelings of powerlessness and fragility

  

TIFF, Day 8: Doom, Death and Questionable Taste

September 15, 2011 By Steve Pond 36 weeks ago

As the fest winds down, films about apocalypse and assassination step up

  

Cannes: 'Take Shelter' Wins Critics Week Prize

May 19, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Jeff Nichols' psychological thriller was only American film in competition

  

Michael Shannon Cast as 'Superman' Villain General Zod

April 10, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

The "Boardwalk Empire" star joins Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner and Henry Cavill in the blockbuster Warner film

  

Franco, Del Toro & Shannon Set to Kill in Millennium's 'Iceman'

January 20, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

Shannon will play real-life contract killer Richard Kuklinski; Franco plays another assassin, "Mr. Softee," while Del Toro will take on the role of mob employer

  

Sony Pictures Classics Takes Jeff Nichols' Drama 'Take Shelter'

January 18, 2011 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain and Shea Whigham star in the apocalyptic drama

  

Michael Shannon Joins 'Premium Rush,' 'Return'

June 22, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Oscar-nominated actor signs on to three projects, including David Koepp's thriller and Liza Johnson's indie drama

  
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