Michael Shannon provides more information about General Zod's part in The Flash

Michael Shannon's return as General Zod in The Flash will have a smaller role compared to his appearance in Man of Steel.

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In an interview with Looper, Shannon revealed that Zod's character will have a different portrayal in The Flash.

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Michael Shannon commended Zack Snyder's production of Man of Steel and expressed delight in collaborating with him.

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Shannon made a brief appearance as General Zod's lifeless body in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

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Zod's return in The Flash is due to the butterfly effect caused by the titular hero's time-traveling efforts to prevent his mother's assassination.

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The first full-length trailer of The Flash revealed Zod in his Kryptonian armor from his Man of Steel debut.

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The Flash faces opposition from alternate versions of The Flash, the Dark Knight, and Supergirl.

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Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman may be involved in the battle, according to Funko's upcoming line of The Flash-inspired Pop! figures.

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The Dark Flash is rumored to have a suit constructed from Kryptonian substances, implying Zod may have a role in his creation.

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click below to know more about Michael Shannon's role in the Flash Movie

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