Harsh Vardhan
Michael Shannon is a versatile and critically acclaimed actor whose career has spanned over three decades. Born on August 7, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky, Shannon made his first notable appearance in the film industry with a small role in the 1993 comedy-drama ‘Groundhog Day.’ However, it was his intense and captivating performances in independent films and theater that propelled him to stardom. One of his breakthrough roles came in 2008 when he portrayed the mentally unstable John Givings in ‘Revolutionary Road,’ earning him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
With his distinctive presence and incredible acting prowess, Michael Shannon continues to be a dominant force in both the independent and mainstream film industries, leaving an indelible mark on cinema and earning recognition from audiences and critics alike. Here’s a glimpse of his upcoming projects to look forward to.
1. The Next Big One: A Comedy with Three Potential Problems (TBA)
‘The Next Big One: A Comedy with Three Potential Problems’ is a dystopian sci-fi black comedy written and directed by Ariel Kavoussi. The story follows Bee Mitty, a high-ranking employee at an omnipotent tech firm must help her depressed, activist brother, Ian, move into their aunt’s house while a hurricane threatens New York City. Shannon voices a character named JNGL Drone Jack. The cast also includes Molly Bernard, David H. Holmes, Deborah Rush, Kevin Corrigan, Maria Dizzia, Josh Pais, Matt Walton, and Paul Lazar. Production wrapped in 2023, but the movie has yet to receive a release date.
2. Bulls (TBA)
‘Bulls,’ helmed by first-time director Daniel Meyer, follows two down-on-their-luck half-brothers hailing from Indiana, who run a failing dive bar and get a shot at competing with England’s elite darts champions. Shannon will be seen alongside Meyer, T.J. Jagodowski, Matt Trudeau, and Jake Lawless. Post-production is complete, and a release date is awaited.
3. Dead Guy (TBA)
Written and directed by Courtney J. Camerota, who will thus be debuting as a director, ‘Dead Guy’ is a dark comedy that tells the story of how the residents and workers of a building start passing the body of an elderly rude man, also a resident, after he passes away, so as not to be blamed or linked to the death. Does this mean that the death occurred under mysterious circumstances? Or was he killed by a resident? We will get the answers once the film is released. The film’s cast includes Shannon, Eva Longoria, Judy Greer, Rory Culkin, Luis Guzmán, Curtis Armstrong, Ashley Reyes, and Richard Ellis. It is currently in its post-production phase, and we have yet to get a release date.
4. Mr. Irrelevant (TBA)
Currently undergoing post-production is Jonathan Levine’s biographical sports drama ‘Mr. Irrelevant.’ The film, written by Nick Santora, tells the true story of American football player John Tuggle and his impact on his team after being drafted by the New York Giants. Shannon is starring alongside David Corenswet as John Tuggle, along with Isabel May and David Krumholtz. A release date is eagerly awaited.
5. Dinner with Audrey (TBA)
Shannon will star alongside Thomasin McKenzie and Ansel Elgort in Abe Sylvia’s biographical drama ‘Dinner with Audrey.’ Kara Holden wrote the story, which tracks the 40-year friendship between Audrey Hepburn (McKenzie) and designer Count Hubert de Givenchy (Elgort), centered around one magical, fashion-filled night in Paris. Filming is yet to begin.
6. King Snake (TBA)
Shannon, Margaret Qualley, and Drew Starkey have been roped in for Jeff Nichols’s Southern gothic horror feature ‘King Snake.’ The film follows a young couple (Qualley and Starkey) who inherit a farm in rural Arkansas and must conquer the demons, both physical and metaphysical, that haunt its legacy. Forces of good and evil collide in a terrifying film where real-world challenges crash headlong into otherworldly creatures and myths. Production has not started yet.
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