Michael Shannon s Attitude Toward Acting Is a Whole Vibe
Michael Shannon can give a quietly nuanced supporting turnor flatout steal the showall in service of whatever story hes helping tell. What are the secrets to his endlessly compelling performances Usually if you want to have a career in this business, its gonna involve doing a lot of things that scare you, and at first may seem unwise, he tells Backstage. But you just have to be willing to take those risks, I guess. Although wary of putting a name to his techniques or giving ironclad, howto advice to upandcoming artists, Michael does so with clarity and generosity. With roots in Kentucky and Illinois, Michael got his start on Chicago stages, collaborating with Tracy Letts and founding A Red Orchid Theatre. His theater work eventually led to a Broadway career, including a Tony nomination for Long Days Journey into Night, while his oncamera work went from appearances in Groundhog Day and 8 Mile to star turns in Kangaroo Jack, 99 Homes, Take Shelter, Boardwalk Empire, Man of S
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