Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel (Photo)

Henry Cavill displayed his destructive strength as the new Superman in this official photo for the film "Man of Steel"! [Full Image Below]

Joining Zack Snyder's reboot  are Amy Adams as Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as editor-in-chief Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent and Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent.

Superman will be facing General Zod played by Michael Shannon and Faora, Zod’s evil partner, played by Antje Traue. Superman’s Kryptonian parents are Julia Ormond as Lara Lor-Van and Russell Crowe as Jor-El.

Many are surely hoping that it will better than Brandon Routh’s “Superman Returns” (2006).

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Michael Shannon plays villain in the upcoming Superman film

Michael Shannon will now show his force as General Zod against his enemy, the "Man of Steel" Superman!

Zack Snyder confirmed the big news, "Zod is not only one of Superman's most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don't. Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role."

Th 35 year-old actor will face British actor Henry Cavill, who will now fly high as the new Superman. Also, joining the cast are Diane Lane, Amy Adams and Kevin Costner (Jonathan Kent).

Shannon is a series regular in HBO's "Boardwalk Empire"

[Photo courtesy by Jemal Countess/Getty Images]

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