12 Years Later, Michael Shannon Responds to Man of Steel’s Controversial General Zod Neck Snap

In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Michael Shannon revisited iconic moments from his films, starting with the controversial scene in ‘Man of Steel’ where Superman breaks Zod’s neck. Shannon expressed his general dislike of violence, saying, “I just wish people didn’t kill people, whether they’re aliens or ordinary people.” He explained that director Zack Snyder intentionally created a difficult situation for Superman – forcing him to choose between killing Zod and saving innocent lives. This decision, and Superman’s ultimate act, sparked a lot of debate and discussion.







