One of the best character actors currently working, he can be as funny as he can be intimidating.

@DavidOtto82

Жыл бұрын

holy moly...didnt realize i have seen him in that many movies and not once realized i was seeing the same person. i guess thats what makes a great actor ;D

@kuivia

Жыл бұрын

@@DavidOtto82 Honestly so true, because they're their characters and not just "The actor" as much as I love Jim Carrey, he's always Jim Carrey for example:p

@tiananesbitt7156

Жыл бұрын

Iceman at last just-viewed last week!

@dogdydod5247

Жыл бұрын

defuc is a character actor. Is it just what we call actors who aren't attractive

@kuivia

Жыл бұрын

@@dogdydod5247 Bad takes for 500 points.

His interpretation of Zod is menacing and empathetic. It's such a deep take on the character.

@ericthegeneric1611

Жыл бұрын

I've always told people. He was the best villian ever.

@User-54631

Жыл бұрын

@@ericthegeneric1611 next to Gary oldman or Daniel day Lewis, yes

@OverG88

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best Zod we had!

@se7ensavage707

Жыл бұрын

He was brilliant.

@kennethsmith2030

Жыл бұрын

yea found myself understanding him protecting his people ...

"You have to care about the story more than your own performance. You're serving a writer and a director, and you're delivering their intent to the audience". That's what acting is all about. Mr. Shannon is a legend.

@Dyrock666

10 ай бұрын

Honestly though. This is what puts him miles above many others

@Thehomelessathlete

10 ай бұрын

no entitled fake philanthropy BS

@jerriotglencamp7562

2 ай бұрын

I liked him in boardwalk empire and revolutionary road.

Shannon is honestly kind of a legend at this point. So humble. So talented. So authentic. I'll watch anything he's in at this point.

@rsolo9294

10 ай бұрын

I have mixed feelings about shape of water

@TheDeconstructivist

10 ай бұрын

@@rsolo9294 Me too... but I still loved Shannon's performance!

@elliedee8829

3 ай бұрын

Same

His respect and love for Zack Snyder moved me. :')

@batman-sr2px

Жыл бұрын

both zack snyder and rian johnson got a lot of unfair criticism

@a7000zo

Жыл бұрын

@@batman-sr2px Their "mistake" was taking established source material and bending it to the will of the stories they truly wanted to tell. Is this a wrong approach? Depends on who you ask. Some people love the idea of an artist trying something different with these worlds/characters/lore. Others absolutely despise it. The result? Divisive movies like the Snyder trilogy and The Last Jedi. I'll forever defend those movies, but I sympathize with the naysayers. No need to be toxic about it.

@ptolemeeselenion1542

Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@zacharyweinberger4659

Жыл бұрын

@@a7000zo Well said

@vinceramirez198

Жыл бұрын

Amen to this

His loyalty to Zack is 🔥🔥🔥

“Actors are the aperture between the audience and the story…. The more transparent you are, the more the audience gets to receive the story.” Beautifully said. Possibly the best description of acting I’ve heard.

Love how he talks about Zack. He truly loves him as a person and you see and feel that.

Take Shelter was such a wild performance. Shannon deserved way more recognition for that film.

@nubianfx

Жыл бұрын

the chills i got watching that film

@kevjohn2006

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Great performances (and writing, directing, cinematography, etc.) all around, but especially M.S. Underrated and vastly underseen.

@djzan646

Жыл бұрын

There is a STORM coming!!!

@clasher101

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that. Everyone should watch that film at least once in their life.

@takima504

Жыл бұрын

Okay bet, I’ll watch it one of these nights what streaming service is it on?

This guy is unbelievably underrated. (His performance is Nocturnal Animals is always overlooked.) He deserves so much more attention for his great range as an actor.

@15Candles

Жыл бұрын

His performance in Boardwalk Empire is one of the greatest villanous performance i've ever seen in a TV series

@garethbruce6475

Жыл бұрын

Personally I think that's a terrible film but yeah a magnificent performance in it

@chriswright8114

Жыл бұрын

did you appreciate his performance in Nocturnal Animals?

@AMoonDancer

Жыл бұрын

Came to say exactly this. So yeah I totally agree. He's one of the best actors out there and deserves way more recognition.

@junglegrawlix

Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t overlooked, he was nominated for an Oscar

Taking Shelter was one of those movies that really moved me and I'm glad they didn't skip past it for this interview. Seeing him get emotional about one of the scenes shows just how important of a project that role must have been to him

@AnthonyJMurph

11 ай бұрын

He brought it to Ebertfest down in Champaign, IL. My parents still talk about the film and meeting him.

@nealaborgman2055

11 ай бұрын

He often talks and states that Take Shelter was the film that has meant the most to him.

@Reticuli

10 ай бұрын

It's amazing.

@markw9512

7 ай бұрын

It was definitely a powerful and brilliant film. Also a harbinger.

Boardwalk Empire is just a masterpiece.

His role in Boardwalk Empire had me glued to the screen. Such a charismatic and wonderfully skilled actor!

@shirindashti5158

Жыл бұрын

Been meaning to watch that one!

@itzbp9949

Жыл бұрын

Was absolutely fantastic in that

@joemckim1183

Жыл бұрын

@@shirindashti5158 Trust me you'll love the show, so many great actors in that show.

@poindextertunes

Жыл бұрын

yes.

@freddybeer

Жыл бұрын

Same! Incredible performance in an incredible show!

This guy has delivered some incredible performances over his career. 8 Mile, Midnight Special, Waco, The Shape of Water, the list goes on and on.

@lgerback34

Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the mention of Midnight Special.

@lilmilontiktok

Жыл бұрын

So many better ones too

@theatlastech8792

Жыл бұрын

Let's go to Prison

@TalkSickMass

Жыл бұрын

Groundhog Day

@User-54631

Жыл бұрын

@@theatlastech8792 that movie is hilarious.

"I don't know all the sides of the story. I should keep my mouth shut.... I would really feel awkward without Zacks blessing." Always love Shannon, seems like a normal respectful person.

Legendary in The Iceman. Why this guy hasn't won an oscar so far is beyond me!

@nabeelmirza6060

9 ай бұрын

Should have won every award for his performance in "Take Shelter".

I'm so glad he brought up his take on the whole of what happened with Zack Snyder and expressed his doubts!

Thanks for sticking up for Zach, guy's clearly deserves the loyalty he's gotten. You were a wonderful Zod.

Honestly Micheal Shannon is such a cool and talented dude. I loved it when he talked about his admiration for Zack Snyder ❤

I'm so happy Boardwalk Empire is being mentioned here. It's a brilliant series that barely got any attention.

@juanjoyaborja.3054

11 ай бұрын

If they fleshed out the fifth season properly, it could have been perfect. But it kinda fell off once the HBO funding went to GOT instead. GOT turned out garbage, of course. They should’ve stuck to perfecting Boardwalk empire.

@ashwin8850

9 ай бұрын

True that

I love the way he talks about Zack Snyder. And his version of General Zod is by far the best super villain I have ever seen in any comicbook movie.

@homelessjesse9453

Жыл бұрын

Then you haven't seen Superman 2 with the great Terence Stamp as Zod.

@Jalanko13

11 ай бұрын

@@homelessjesse9453 Michael’s version is so much richer, deeper and complex than Terrance Stamp’s and it’s not even close. Sit back down, boomer.

@diegopalacios6443

11 ай бұрын

Joker?

@90abonnessansvideosdu42

11 ай бұрын

@@diegopalacios6443 i mean this is opinion

@user-ayush818

10 ай бұрын

​@@homelessjesse94530:35 🎉

I remember his scene from Man of Steel that goes like this: "I will find him, I will find him". One of my fav movies of all time.

@stormtempterf8058

Жыл бұрын

The ash monologue was my favorite. Really opens a window into Zod's thinking processes.

@Darkseidsolosfiction

Жыл бұрын

​@@stormtempterf8058 fr I was rooting for the zod

@Itscrazyk1997

Жыл бұрын

Bro 100% 🔥

@SanTelmo1981

Жыл бұрын

That scene is in the video at 10:40

@mattyc3287

Жыл бұрын

Yes, honestly one of my favorite villain screams. His role in that movie is very underrated

Take Shelter is one of my all-time favorite films. Michael’s powerhouse performance in that was just absolutely astounding. Plus, the score is so haunting and profound. It’s a film a like to revisit over and over. I highly recommend it if any of you haven’t seen it yet.

A master of his craft that doesn't see himself as the most important thing. He has such a huge talent and his humble take on his career is endearing.

Underrated actor. Incredible in every single role. Artists like him need more focus.

@MellowMutated

Жыл бұрын

Fr

@orryyang8846

Жыл бұрын

he is not underrated, he is hot, dare you not put any respect on him

@amitroy2996

Жыл бұрын

@@orryyang8846 Didn't get your meaning

@jol0973

Жыл бұрын

If only Hollywood gave this underrated actor the role of an iconic villain...something big...like Superman or something.

@amitroy2996

Жыл бұрын

@@jol0973 He played General Zod.

The Academy and everyone else in Hollywood owe so much to M. Shannon. Take Shelter is top 5 best movies made this century (80% thanks to his performance) and it is annoying how few people even know about it. He elevates every motion picture he is in!

@dallastexas5653

11 ай бұрын

It’s tripping me out that quite a few folk in the comments are proclaiming their love for Take Shelter. I saw this movie when it first hit DVD but I do not remember much else about it.

Love how humble he is. That goes a long way

He’s the American Gary Oldman

The respect for Zack was nice to see

He was in Bad Boy 2 in the opening with the Klan Rally. “We've got our rights!” I didn’t even notice it was him until years later when a friend pointed it out. Best Character Actor Ever.

@dylanjordan4747

Жыл бұрын

they get him out of jail and use him for something later in the movie too, he’s also greg in 8 mile

@0MissElizabeth0

Жыл бұрын

he's so brilliant

@303TAG303

Жыл бұрын

great movie 😂

@caliente-frio3966

Жыл бұрын

He was also the guy banging Eminem's mom in 8 Mile. Took me years to notice that too (after I became more familiar with him after Boardwalk Empire).

Loved him in Boardwalk, just finished a rewatch of that actually. His deadpan humour is fantastic.

Dude is sooooo underrated. He steals every scene he’s in, and covers every character type. He’s unreal in Waco

"I really really liked Zack" He gets a lot of weird hate (not saying he's the greatest filmmaker) but he gets talked about by so many people wh worked with him as being a nice person It bugs me when people are super vicious about some dude who just wants to make movies and people like working with.

@birdiewolf3497

Жыл бұрын

Everything I hear about him is that he is this great guy that people respect and enjoy working with. Why folks turn into unhinged sociopaths over him is very strange to me. I wish someone could explain to me, because I don't understand the disconnect happening here.

@petetran

Жыл бұрын

agreed. Zack was on the Russo Bros' interview show recently and it was amazing to hear those filmmakers just geek out about movie making

@Robby_Rob

Жыл бұрын

Yeah weird comment honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever read one bad piece about Snyder, so where did you find hit pieces?

@STRANGEANATOMYBAND

Жыл бұрын

@@Robby_Rob Just look at the comment after yours. People go out of their way to bash him and his fans, though admittedly some of his fans are just as toxic. It’s more of a twitter thing, but you can definitely find a ton of articles and reviews ragging on him and his movies. I think the fact that he and his career seem to persevere despite their vitriol drives them even more crazy.

@batman-sr2px

Жыл бұрын

@@birdiewolf3497 it was worst during BvS era. so much bs written about that movie and bad talking about how snyder is fascist and made a fascist angry superman.

Forever in love with the passion that shone through with his Zod. It's roles like those (especially of a villain), that leave a mark on you, that make you question more things in life. I have to add that Shannon has a fascinating energy, so it's always interesting to see him on-screen.

@hongo3870

Жыл бұрын

He was the best part of that movie, really.

He can be so intimidating in movies and tv but he seems so down to earth and caring. ♥️

His General Zod is the scariest most real villain I have ever been shocked by in a movie, full stop. So much of the story was important, historic, and slapped you with an apocalyptic survival urgency few actors are able to deliver so raw!

@swannix

16 минут бұрын

I think the key to this kind of believability is that 3 dimensional fleshed out characters that are written like this don't see themselves as villains

He is in a Movie with Leo diCaprio/Kate Winslet and also in a Movie with Jake Gyllenhaal/Amy Adams and in both he steals the Show ... that say's everything. Such an amazing Actor, love his Sense of Humor and his Zod is unmatched.

Dude say what you want but literally everyone who has worked with Zack Snyder has had nothing but great things to say about him. Always.

@ramoore2318

Жыл бұрын

Megan Fox?

@pab1381

Жыл бұрын

@@ramoore2318 when has she worked with him?

@tartatovsky

Жыл бұрын

@@ramoore2318 ...are you trying to say Micheal Bay?

@ramoore2318

Жыл бұрын

@@tartatovsky Well I did just confirm that's what I meant yes

@tartatovsky

Жыл бұрын

@@ramoore2318 so it doesn't have anything to do with Zack Snyder then lol

I met Micheal once at a play in New York on broadway. He’s been one of my favorite actors! And he was just a humble guy! Wanted to talk more about me than himself and was really approachable! Cool dude! Great experience! Great actor!

Met this guy last year when he was doing some additional filming for the series Waco in New Mexico. One of the most wholesome and normal celebrities you could ever meet! he was dressed so casually you would’ve even known he was famous.

It’s awesome how honest he is in this. Such a great, humble actor!!!

One that I love him in and not a lot of people know about is The Night Before with Seth Rogan, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Anthony Mackie. He plays a brilliant funny part as a Dealer, really shows his range

His take on General Zod is amazing. I was so excited to see him play the role again in the upcoming movie the Flash.

He’s genuinely one of the first actors that, as a kid, I was like ‘this guy is an artist’.

My boy still respects Zack after 10 years ❤

This is one of the most interesting of these that you guys have ever done. He's really open. So glad that he talked about the Nichols films. Even Shotgun Stories. Loved this. Fascinating stuff.

Such an underrated actor. His acting skills are just spine chilling. So much emotion. So much realism. All packed into his face and body language. Very gifted actor. He needs to make more movies.

Fascinating to hear his take of his career/experiences. Definitely someone I could sit and have a meal with and just listen to it all. Very chill guy

Guy has been underrated for years and years in my opinion, glad he’s finally getting his props and time in the spotlight

Underrated legendary actor in my opinion.

One of my favorites! Thank you for this ☝🏽

I’ve loved him since Take Shelter. I’m happy he’s found so much success in his career. He truly deserves it.

I wish he would've talked about his experience on 8 Mile as Greg.

Wish he’d talked about Nocturnal Animals, huge missed opportunity

First saw his performance in the film Bug and was instantly a fan. He's under rated and it's nice to see him get recognition. He needs more roles.

@martinturon4799

11 ай бұрын

Wow , I completely forgot about Bug! A great William Friedkin film

Yeah dude, I'm with everyone on Take Shelter. That scene in the bunker goes hard.

I was rivetted to this interview even though I've barely seen any of Michael Shannon's work. But he's such a commanding presence in the movies and shows he's in (my first real exposure to him was Zod and he was captivating) that I had to watch this. He seems like a really genuine guy and I really appreciate his loyalty and association with the various directors he's worked for. I also think the whole Justice League thing was a mess and people have mixed feelings on Snyder, but Shannon is clearly very loyal to him when he definitely doesn't need to be, at least in a show-biz sense. I also really appreciate his take on Zod - it makes Man of Steel feel like a more compelling movie to me now. Great interview!

@noraN33

Жыл бұрын

Watch Take Shelter ❤

@noraN33

Жыл бұрын

99 homes too

@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid

11 ай бұрын

I strongly recommend Boardwalk Empire. You'll have to jive at least somewhat with the period/subject to get around to Shannon's parts, but he absolutely steals the show...despite a long list of great performances! He shows an *insane* amount of range as Nelson Van Alden.

One of the greatest actors ever. And Boardwalk Empire is a masterpiece. I miss that show so much.

If no ones seen Boardwalk Empire...HIGHLY recommend watching it asap..His character is great on it but it has such a stacked cast too. Very gripping show overall.

@wyatthill6252

8 ай бұрын

One of the most underrated shows ever. It should have never been canceled

So great to get these glimpses.

Love him saying he loves Zack Snyder and he fact that he was upset about what they did to Snyder.

@boboboy8189

Жыл бұрын

he even asked Snyder can he be in the flash movie.

@masterzombie161

Жыл бұрын

Well to be fair the way how they handled the live action DC movies have been abysmal.

Respect to Shannon for getting Snyder's blessing

This was a great one. I love his little tidbits for each role and film 🙌🏾

That was amazing. Maybe my favorite episode of this ever. I've been a fan of his for many years, but I've never seen him in interviews much. I love what a deep thinker he is. What a fascinating human being. I could have watched an hour of this.

His take on Zod is PHENOMENAL my favourite role of his

I LOVED Midnight Special. And the way how he spoke about that particular scene in Take Shelter? What a guy.

I can't love this enough! Throughout your career you've just continously stepped up your game. It's been facinating to watch. I rarely comment.

Really appreciate his intensity and commitment to every role. And he sure knows how to flip a table!

Kangaroo Jack was the first ever movie ive seen him in, and he quickly became a fave actor of mine!😂

He’s awesome. A mesmerizing performer. One of the best actors out there today.

one of best living actor hands down

Take shelter is his most underrated film of all time, I love every single minute. Maybe people want more the special effects, but if you focus on the performances between him and Jessica. It’s perfectly done…

Should have included his reading of the delta gamma sorority letter. Easily the highlight/defining part of his career.

His Zod is very intimidating

Awesome! My first movie set visit was Groundhog Day and his first movie was Groundhog Day! Woodstock, IL!

a gem of an actor....have always appreciated his honesty both on and off camera

What he said at the end is so so eye opening and important. Actors are an aperture between the audience and the story and aspire to be as transparent as possible so that audience can be intimate with the story.

Loved him in Boardwalk Empire. Great Character. Perfect choice by the directors.

I miss Boardwalk Empire so much

Micheal Shannon has range. Truly a master of his craft

I know his role wasn't huge in it but I would have loved to hear him talk about 8 Mile.

Can’t wait to see him return as Zod. His portrayal of that character is my favorite CBM villain.

Dear Vanity Fair, please make every actor watch this video before during their own breakdown. This was solid gold.

Take Shelter is amazing

Probably my favorite actor, wish he received more recognition for his talent.

Shannon is one of my favorite actors ever! I have not been shy about sharing my fandom. I don't really want to focus just on his performance in a blockbuster, but I am (still) a fan of comic book movies (don't judge me!!) and his Zod is one of the best, top 3 at least, villains in any film in the genre. "Take Shelter" is fantastic and heartbreaking. EDIT: I wrote this before I watched the entire clip. I wasn't sure if Take Shelter was going to be mentioned. Fantastic film that doesn't get the credit it deserves of being a masterpiece.

very insightful interview. He is a very complex person and it's to his credit that I've watched many of his movies and in each one he is unique...

Loved his take on General Zod. It really made me feel for him & in a way made me feel like he was the superman of his world & Clark was the bad guy. Really gives you perspective in life.

He is just amazing. Fan of his acting since I saw him in Broadwalk empire. Exited to see him once again as zod in the flash

when talking about actors, Shannon is always underlooked, he has made so many movies, it's amazing how he can play anything he gets

Just watched him play Green in the world premiere of Turret at the A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago. The definition of an actor at the peak of his craft.

His performance in Nocturnal Animals was amazing. That's a spectacular performance by Gyllenhaal, and Shannon still stole every single scene

Great actor. Best superhero villain in a live action film hands down. You don't need tons of special effects when you have great acting.

Super bummed they didn't make a stop at The Little Drummer Girl. Another great character performance.

Love him. Everything I've seen him in, he was excellent. Kinda flew under the radar, gradually becoming one of my favourite actors. Underated.

Mr. Shannon is so talented. Love all of his rolls. The recent Waco roll is amazing as well. Thank you for entertains us so well!

Always been one of my favorite actors. When you see him you know the character is going to be memorable.

No 8 Mile? No Bad Boys 2? No Pearl Harbor?

Such a lovely guy - you can hear the passion in the way he talks about his roles. Not every actor has that spark. And of course his performance in Nocturnal Animals is sublime.

as a fellow character actor I look up to this dude tremendously