Cast and Crew of Man of Steel

Man of Steel

You will believe that a man can fly.

In this epic tale of discovery and destiny, the narrative revolves around the complex and diverse cast of characters, each contributing a unique layer to the storyline. The film's lead character, Clark Kent, is portrayed with remarkable depth and charisma by Henry Cavill. The audience witnesses his transformation from a humble farm boy to the indomitable Superman, complete with billowing cape and the iconic 'S' emblem on his chest. The young Clark Kent grapples with his true identity, burdened by the weight of his extraordinary powers and the circumstances of his mysterious arrival on Earth.

Equally compelling is the performance of Amy Adams, who steps into the role of Lois Lane, an intrepid Pulitzer-winning journalist with the Daily Planet. Adams infuses the character with an unwavering determination to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Lois Lane is not merely a love interest but a partner in Superman's journey to acceptance. Her pursuit of the truth leads her on a collision course with the Man of Steel, setting the stage for a powerful, character-defining narrative.

As Superman evolves from his early days of self-discovery to an eventual battle against the malevolent General Zod to save his adopted home planet, he fulfills the role of a guardian angel for humanity. The film delves into the intricate facets of Superman's origin story. Born on the doomed planet Krypton, he is later sent to Earth by his parents, Jor-El and Lara, who recognize the potential for their child to become a symbol of hope for a deserving world. Meanwhile, Clark Kent finds himself torn between embracing his alien heritage and assimilating into human society, all while concealing his incredible abilities. The imminent threat from General Zod forces the young hero to rise up and embrace his destiny, ultimately becoming the 'Man of Steel' and the protector of Earth, a symbol of hope and inspiration to all.

Man of Steel is part of the Man of Steel Collection.

Full Cast of Man of Steel

Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El

Henry Cavill

as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
Henry Cavill's portrayal of Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El in 'Man of Steel' is a standout performance that truly embodies the iconic character. Cavill brings a depth and vulnerability to Clark Kent, showcasing his struggle to find his place in the world. As Superman, he exudes strength and confidence, while still maintaining the humanity that makes the character so relatable. His performance as Kal-El adds another layer, exploring the character's Kryptonian heritage and the weight of his destiny. Overall, Cavill's performance is a compelling blend of power, compassion, and complexity that does justice to the beloved superhero.
Amy Adams as Lois Lane

Amy Adams

as Lois Lane
In the movie 'Man of Steel', Amy Adams delivers a compelling performance as Lois Lane, the intrepid journalist who uncovers the truth about Superman's identity. Adams brings a strong, independent spirit to the character, making her a worthy match for the iconic superhero. Her portrayal is marked by a sharp intellect and a fearless determination, which are evident in her relentless pursuit of the story. Adams also imbues the character with a warmth and vulnerability that make her relatable and endearing to the audience. Overall, her performance adds depth and humanity to the movie, making it a memorable addition to the Superman film franchise.
Michael Shannon as General Zod

Michael Shannon

as General Zod
In the movie 'Man of Steel', Michael Shannon delivers a chilling performance as General Zod, a Kryptonian military leader seeking to rebuild his lost civilization on Earth. Shannon's portrayal of Zod is both menacing and complex, as he brings a sense of ruthless determination and single-minded focus to the character. His intense, steely gaze and powerful physical presence make him a formidable adversary for Superman, and his performance adds a layer of depth to the classic comic book villain. Shannon's ability to convey Zod's unwavering belief in his cause, as well as his growing frustration and desperation as he faces defeat, make his portrayal of the character truly memorable.
Diane Lane as Martha Kent

Diane Lane

as Martha Kent
Diane Lane's portrayal of Martha Kent in 'Man of Steel' is both heartwarming and powerful. She brings a sense of strength and resilience to the character, making her a pillar of support for her son, Clark Kent. Lane's performance is filled with emotional depth, as she navigates the complexities of raising a superhuman child in a world that fears him. Her on-screen chemistry with Henry Cavill, who plays Clark Kent, adds a layer of authenticity to their mother-son relationship. Overall, Lane's performance is a standout in the film, showcasing her talent as a versatile actress.
Russell Crowe as Jor-El

Russell Crowe

as Jor-El
In the movie 'Man of Steel', Russell Crowe delivers a powerful and emotionally resonant performance as Jor-El, Superman's biological father. Crowe brings a sense of gravitas and wisdom to the role, portraying Jor-El as a man who is fiercely protective of his family and his planet. He also brings a sense of vulnerability to the character, showing Jor-El's fear and sadness as he watches his world crumble around him. Overall, Crowe's performance is a standout in the film and adds depth and complexity to the character of Jor-El.
Antje Traue as Faora-Ul

Antje Traue

as Faora-Ul
Harry Lennix as General Calvin Swanwick

Harry Lennix

as General Calvin Swanwick

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Harry Joseph Lennix (born November 16, 1964) is an American actor. He is best...

Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton

Richard Schiff

as Dr. Emil Hamilton

Richard Schiff (born May 27, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Toby Ziegler on the NBC televis...

Christopher Meloni as Colonel Nathan Hardy

Christopher Meloni

as Colonel Nathan Hardy

Christopher Peter Meloni (born April 2, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as NYPD Detective E...

Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent

Kevin Costner

as Jonathan Kent
Kevin Costner delivers a heartfelt and nuanced performance as Jonathan Kent in 'Man of Steel'. His portrayal of Clark Kent's adoptive father is marked by a deep sense of love, responsibility, and wisdom. Costner's Jonathan Kent is a man of few words, but his actions and expressions speak volumes about his character. He provides Clark with the moral compass he needs to navigate his extraordinary abilities, always reminding him of the importance of using his powers for the greater good. Costner's performance is a touching tribute to the enduring bond between fathers and sons, and adds a layer of humanity to the larger-than-life narrative of Superman.
Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van

Ayelet Zurer

as Lara Lor-Van
Laurence Fishburne as Perry White

Laurence Fishburne

as Perry White

Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961) is an American actor and producer. He has been critically hailed for...

Dylan Sprayberry as Clark Kent at 13

Dylan Sprayberry

as Clark Kent at 13
Cooper Timberline as Clark Kent (9 Years)

Cooper Timberline

as Clark Kent (9 Years)
Richard Cetrone as Tor-An

Richard Cetrone

as Tor-An

Richard Cetrone was born on July 13, 1961 and is currently 63 years old.

Mackenzie Gray as Jax-Ur

Mackenzie Gray

as Jax-Ur

Mackenzie Gray was born and raised in Toronto. A professional actor for over 40 years, he has appeared in over 150 fi...

Julian Richings as Lor-Em

Julian Richings

as Lor-Em
Mary Black as Ro-Zar

Mary Black

as Ro-Zar

Mary Black was born on October 26, 1935 and is currently 89 years old.

Samantha Win as Car-Vex

Samantha Win

as Car-Vex

Samantha Win (born Samantha Win Tjhia, formerly known as Samantha Jo; born March 29, 1991) is a Canadian actress and ...

Michael Kelly as Steve Lombard

Michael Kelly

as Steve Lombard

Michael Joseph Kelly (born May 22, 1969) is an American actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael ...

Rebecca Buller as Jenny Jurwich

Rebecca Buller

as Jenny Jurwich
Christina Wren as Major Carrie Farris

Christina Wren

as Major Carrie Farris
David James Lewis as Major Laramore

David James Lewis

as Major Laramore

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Lewis (born 4 August 1976) is a Canadian actor. He played Kevin Mitchum...

Tahmoh Penikett as Emerson

Tahmoh Penikett

as Emerson

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tahmoh Penikett (born May 20, 1975 in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada) is a Canadia...

Doug Abrahams as Heraldson

Doug Abrahams

as Heraldson

Doug Abrahams is known for his work on Fido (2006), Elysium (2013) and Man of Steel (2013).

Brad Kelly as Byrne

Brad Kelly

as Byrne

Brad Kelly is an actor and a stunt performer.

David Paetkau as Northcorn Threat Analyst

David Paetkau

as Northcorn Threat Analyst

David Paetkau is a Canadian-American actor who is perhaps best known for his roles of Evan Lewis in Final Destination...

Elizabeth Thai as Northcorn Threat Analyst

Elizabeth Thai

as Northcorn Threat Analyst

A Vietnamese actress and director, known for Saved! (2004), Man of Steel (2013) and Firewall (2006).

Ian Rozylo as Northcorn Threat Analyst

Ian Rozylo

as Northcorn Threat Analyst

Ian Rozylo is a Canadian actor. He portrayed Northcom Threat Analyst in Man of Steel.

Alessandro Juliani as Officer Sekowsky

Alessandro Juliani

as Officer Sekowsky

Alessandro Juliani is a Canadian actor and singer. He is notable for playing the roles of Tactical Officer Lieutenant...

Kwesi Ameyaw as Canadian Airman

Kwesi Ameyaw

as Canadian Airman

Kwesi Ameyaw was born on August 24, 1975 and is currently 49 years old.

Mike Dopud as Canadian Airman

Mike Dopud

as Canadian Airman

Mike Dopud is a Canadian film actor, television actor, voice actor, stuntman, stage actor and athlete. He is best kno...

Jack Foley as Teenage Pete Ross

Jack Foley

as Teenage Pete Ross
Jadin Gould as Lana Lang

Jadin Gould

as Lana Lang
Robert Gerdisch as Whitney Fordman

Robert Gerdisch

as Whitney Fordman
Ryan Mitchell as Bus Boy

Ryan Mitchell

as Bus Boy
Alexa Gengelbach as Bus Girl

Alexa Gengelbach

as Bus Girl

Stephanie Kraft Song

as Bus Girl

Caroline Thomas

as Bus Girl
Coburn Goss as Father Leone

Coburn Goss

as Father Leone
Lesley Bevan as Ms. Rampling

Lesley Bevan

as Ms. Rampling
Chad Krowchuk as Glen Woodburn

Chad Krowchuk

as Glen Woodburn
Ian Tracey as Ludlow

Ian Tracey

as Ludlow

Ian Tracey is an actor and director.

Carmen Lavigne as Chrissy - Waitress

Carmen Lavigne

as Chrissy - Waitress
Howard Siegel as Weaver

Howard Siegel

as Weaver
Heidi Kettering as Helen Ross

Heidi Kettering

as Helen Ross
Justin Butler as Student

Justin Butler

as Student
Jacqueline Scislowski as Student

Jacqueline Scislowski

as Student

Danny Coonley

as Student

Sally Elling

as Student
Joseph Cranford as Pete Ross

Joseph Cranford

as Pete Ross
Clint Carleton as Roughneck

Clint Carleton

as Roughneck
Mark Gibbon as Roughneck

Mark Gibbon

as Roughneck

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mark Gibbon is a Canadian voice actor. Description above from the Wikipedia a...

Stuart Ambrose as A-10 Pilot

Stuart Ambrose

as A-10 Pilot
Tom Nagel as A-10 Pilot

Tom Nagel

as A-10 Pilot
Jackson Berlin as F-35 Pilot

Jackson Berlin

as F-35 Pilot
George Canyon as F-35 Pilot

George Canyon

as F-35 Pilot
Kyle Riefsnyder as Little Bird Gunship Pilot

Kyle Riefsnyder

as Little Bird Gunship Pilot
Aaron Smolinski as Communications Officer

Aaron Smolinski

as Communications Officer
Carla Gugino as Kelor (voice)

Carla Gugino

as Kelor (voice)

Carla Gugino (born August 29, 1971) is an American actress. After appearing in Troop Beverly Hills (1989) and This Bo...

Bruce Bohne as Ace O' Clubs Bartender

Bruce Bohne

as Ace O' Clubs Bartender
Rowen Kahn as Ken Braverman

Rowen Kahn

as Ken Braverman
Robert Moloney as News Show Host

Robert Moloney

as News Show Host
Sean Campbell as Bar Buddy

Sean Campbell

as Bar Buddy

Sean Campbell is an actor, known for Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016), Quest for Zhu (2011) and The Una...

Aaron Pearl as Bar Buddy

Aaron Pearl

as Bar Buddy

Aaron Pearl was born on May 11, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.

Rebecca Spence as Young Mother

Rebecca Spence

as Young Mother

Rebecca Spence is an American stage, film and television actress.

Joe Miñoso as Metropolis Policeman

Joe Miñoso

as Metropolis Policeman

Joe Miñoso is an American theater and television actor, known for his starring role as Joe Cruz on NBC's Chicago Fire...

Brian King as Train Station Family (Father)

Brian King

as Train Station Family (Father)
Madison Moran as Train Station Family (Daughter)

Madison Moran

as Train Station Family (Daughter)

Gabe Darley

as Train Station Family (Son)
Bridgett Newton as Train Station Family (Mother)

Bridgett Newton

as Train Station Family (Mother)
Revard Dufresne as Dev-Em

Revard Dufresne

as Dev-Em
Apollonia Vanova as Nadira

Apollonia Vanova

as Nadira
Dan Aho as FBI Agent

Dan Aho

as FBI Agent

Ronald W. Gibbs

as FBI Agent
Chris Palermo as Sergeant Vance

Chris Palermo

as Sergeant Vance

Chris has more than twenty years experience in all aspects of stunt work, specializing in vehicles. His Awards & Ach...

Edmundo Raul Sanchez

as Smallville Gas Station Attendant
Nicholas W. von Zill as Council Member

Nicholas W. von Zill

as Council Member
Allison Crowe as Singer at Cassidy's

Allison Crowe

as Singer at Cassidy's

Nick Touchie

as Coastal Villager

Eileen Touchie

as Coastal Villager
Malcolm Scott as Tractor Repair Shop Owner

Malcolm Scott

as Tractor Repair Shop Owner

Actor In Film / TV.

Rondel Reynoldson as Kelor (uncredited)

Rondel Reynoldson

as Kelor (uncredited)

Rondel Reynoldson was born in small town Saskatchewan and grew up in small town British Columbia, Canada. Rondel brin...

Johnny Otto as Cop (uncredited)

Johnny Otto

as Cop (uncredited)

Johnny Otto is an actor and a stunt performer.

Autumn Snyder

as Panicked Civilian (voice)

Autumn Snyder was born on November 27, 1996 and passed away 7 years ago at the age of 20 on March 12, 2017.

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