Michael Shannon

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Michael Shannon

Not as serious as you might think...

If you've ever seen a film or TV show with Michael Shannon then you'll be aware that he's a very serious man.

The Oscar-nominated actor has played a variety of intense characters in Boardwalk Empire, Revolutionary Road and Bad Lieutenant, and in his latest film Take Shelter, he's playing a man with visions of the apocalypse.

You might expect him to be a bit austere but, as you can see, he's quite the opposite. He spoke to us about playing a talking cat, going to the gym with women and his role in the new Superman movie, The Man of Steel. Plus he shows off his guns.

Take Shelter is released in cinemas on November 25th

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