: Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) wanders the world as a drifter, secretly using his powers to save people while searching for his heritage.
: The film focuses on the "First Contact" aspect of the legend—how humanity might actually react to a god-like alien. 2. Key Characters & Cast Clark Kent / Superman Henry Cavill The Last Son of Krypton Lois Lane Investigating reporter for the Daily Planet General Zod Michael Shannon Kryptonian military leader seeking a new home Jor-El Russell Crowe Superman’s biological Kryptonian father Jonathan Kent Kevin Costner Clark’s protective adoptive father 3. Production & Design Man of Steel
: He must choose between his human upbringing by Martha and Jonathan Kent (Diane Lane and Kevin Costner) and the survival of the Kryptonian race, led by the fanatical General Zod (Michael Shannon). : Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) wanders the world
The film was produced by Christopher Nolan and written by David S. Goyer , aiming for a "real-world" aesthetic. Key Characters & Cast Clark Kent / Superman