MICHAEL SHANNON
At first, one would think Michael Shannon rarely plays the same role. There’s no type-casting with this star rising to fame and over six feet. But if you review …
“Bug” = mad theorist
“Revolutionary Road” = clinically insane
“The Runaways” = drug-induced maniac
“Boardwalk Empire” = quietly dangerous.
“Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” and “8 Mile” = threatening
He’s even a temperamental guard in his minor role in “Vanilla Sky.”
Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio have also successfully reinvented the role of crazy over their careers. Martin Scorsese has worked with these two at being out of their minds and is Executive Producer of Michael Shannon’s role in “Boardwalk Empire.”
Michael Shannon is in good hands, so be ready to place a gold statue in them.