The Flash Star Explains Zod's Return After Superman Murdered Him

That was ten years ago inZack SnydersMan of Steel.

This was a moment that he admitted caused someconsternationwith the fanbase:

So, ‘The Flash’ comes around.

But I say to Superman, Its either me or you, so he has to do it.

Superman, General Zod death in Man of Steel

And my managers like, Yeah, they saw ‘Man of Steel,’ but its different.

Im like, What is it?

Im like, I dont know what that means.

Man of Steel, Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon

Because the movie is aboutthe Flashand his affiliated characters.

‘The Flash’ is really The Flashs story.

I said, As memory serves me, I think I died in Man of Steel.

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Are they sure they got the right guy?

But then they explained to me the whole multiverse phenomenon, which …

I was a little behind the times on that.

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Could Shannons Zod Ever Appear Again?

Michael Shannon has indeed gone on record that he enjoys playing roles like Zod.

He even took an interest in Zods motivations from Man of Steel anddefended the characters actionsto a point.

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That being said, its very likely that his appearance inThe Flashwill be his final turn as the character.

Shannon is a terrific actor and he should have no difficulty whatsoever finding other work.

Perhaps someday hell even crop up in another superhero movie somewhere?

The Flashraces into theaters on Friday, June 16.