A Closer Look At The Intensity Of Michael Shannon

Some actresses and actors become known for a particular quality, like Nicolas Cage for his over-the-top craziness or Jennifer Lawrence for her grounded every-person energy. And when we think of Michael Shannon, it’s hard to think of any other quality besides intensity. Shannon probably gets intense about buying oranges at the supermarket! And when he appears on screen, before he even speaks his lines, he permeates the scene with that intensity. This quality is at once edgy and discomforting and undeniably magnetic, a combination that makes him a natural when it comes to playing the villain.