Actors Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen chat with USA TODAY about their roles in the new historical drama "Death by Lightning" on Netflix.

Zack Snyder got a ton of flak for having Superman kill at the end of Man of Steel, and he's not the only hero. Similarly, Batman killing in Batman v Superman was also the subject of backlash for the visionary filmmaker. Later in the same interview, Michael Shannon went on to sing Snyder's praises, sharing:

Indeed, Garfield not wanting the nomination for President is one of the reasons why his peers end up elevating him to that position at the RNC that takes place in Death by Lightning. Although as Shannon says, that way of thinking about public servants feels very foreign nowadays.

Michael Shannon recalled working with Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2008 film 'Revolutionary Road' and how DiCaprio handled an awkward filming moment like a pro.

Michael Shannon also talks about his longtime friendship with actor Shea Whigham, who's also in the Netflix limited series.

Michael Shannon has opened up about Zod’s death in Man of Steel. While rewatching his past roles for Vanity Fair, the actor reflected on the controversial scene in which Superman kills General Zod, a moment that sparked significant controversy.

"I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be in all these movies." Michael Shannon takes a walk down memory lane as he rewatches scenes from his classic works including 'Man of Steel,' 'Knives Out,' 'The Shape of Water,

Michael Shannon and Director, James Vanderbilt weigh in on the importance of the trial of Nuremberg: What would've happened without it? What was the clash