Michael Shannon’s idiosyncratic screen presence and versatility make him one of the most accomplished actors of this era. From gaining universal acclaim in Revolutionary Road, which earned him a Satellite Award and two Oscar nominations, to his role as the bad guy, General Zod in DCU films like Man of Steel and the upcoming movie, The Flash, makes him one of the most lucrative actors in H-town.
While proving his worth, Shannon has built a fortune for himself. Not to mention, his source of earnings also includes his hardcore love for music. The actor and musician’s net worth currently stands at around $10 million (as of 2023) per reliable sources. The majority of these earnings have come from his longtime association with DCU films.
Michal Shannon’s Earning From Man Of Steel
Michael Shannon‘s role as General Zod, one of Superman’s greatest archenemies may make him the bad guy in the DCU-verse, but again, the character has been nothing but rewarding. Man of Steel, for instance, was his first movie in 2013. During an interview, Shannon revealed that he didn’t have to audition for this role.
The Zack Snyder-directed film, wherein Henry Cavill plays Superman, grossed a worldwide total of $668 million and is remembered as the highest-grossing solo Superman film of all time. For his face-off with his biggest archenemies, Henry Cavill made a whopping $40 million from the movie.
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On the other hand, Michael Shannon, who brought menace to the first villain of the DCEU, and General Zod, who brought menace to the first villain of the DCEU, his exact earning remains, but considering Superman’s salary, it goes without saying that the bad guy earned in seven figures.
Michael Shannon’s Earning From The Flash
After the success of Man of Steel, Michal Shannon rose as General Zod in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). And now, the Nocturnal Animals actor is geared up to reprise the role in the upcoming DCU film, The Flash, which premiered yesterday (April 25, 2023) at CinemaCon before its release on June 16, 2023.
With a budget of $200 million, it’s obvious actors have been paid fairly well. But again, the salaries of the star cast are yet to be announced. While the movie approaches its scheduled release, the return of the controversial Ezra Miller in the title role has surely stirred up some controversy.
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But again, the core team has been praising Miller’s performance. Director, Andy Muschietti said, “I discovered they are an incredible comedian” and “also handled all the action required for a big spectacle like this.” Well, in real-life, Miller’s been in action for a while, and for all the wrong reasons. Man of Steel can be rented or purchased on Vudu.
