And Superman's General Zod Is?

Last month, we were pleased to report that Boardwalk Empire/Revolutionary Road actor Michael Shannon was up for an unknown villainous role in the new Superman.
Now, Warner Bros has officially announced that Shannon has been cast as baddie General Zod in Superman: Man of Steel!
Here's what director Zack Snyder had to say about Shannon as Zod:
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Source: http://perezhilton.com/2011-04-11-michael-shannon-cast-as-general-zod-in-upcoming-superman-reboot