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Screen Geek
3 days ago
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- Screen Geek
Julia Garner Responds To Silver Surfer Backlash In 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to introduce Marvel's first family to the MCU. Additionally, it will introduce the MCU's Silver Surfer, specifically the Shalla-Bal version which will be played by Julia Garner. As the female iteration of the character she has received some backlash, however, and now Julia Garner has commented on the matter. Garner shared her response regarding the backlash when interviewed by the BBC during the film's red carpet premiere in London. It's worth mentioning that there are various versions of the Silver Surfer, including Shalla-Bal that Garner will be playing and a male version named Norrin Radd that was previously featured in 2007's live-action adaptation Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer . Now, as for Garner's thoughts on the matter, she has a rather professional take on the whole situation: 'Oh, well, you know, I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job.' In addition to simply doing her job, however, Garner also acknowledges that her version of the character is supposed to be female and isn't actually a gender-swapped version of the Silver Surfer: 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different.' Ultimately, Garner is quite happy to be involved with the project and the MCU: 'I was just happy that people are resonating with it, just like any other project,' she continued. 'I'm grateful to be at this dance, to be completely honest with you.' It certainly looks like things are looking up for Julia Garner as the backlash turns to support with the upcoming release of the film. At the very least, she seems quite happy with her work and fans will no doubt be interested to see how she brings Shalla-Bal to life on the big screen. The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25, 2025. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the highly-anticipated debut of the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – including Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Fantastic Four' Star Julia Garner Says She's ‘Gonna Still Do My Job' Amid Backlash to Silver Surfer Genderswap
Julia Garner doesn't care what people think about her playing Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' While speaking to BBC at the film's London premiere, Garner was asked about the initial response from some fans who thought a man should play the Silver Surfer. The 'Wolf Man' star said she didn't pay much mind to the discourse and focused on delivering her best version of the character. More from Variety Pedro Pascal Says 'I'm More Aware' of Backlash Over 'Fantastic Four' Casting 'Than Anything I've Ever Done': 'He's Too Old. He's Not Right. He Needs to Shave' 'The Fantastic Four' Director Matt Shakman Reveals the 'Magical' Comics That Inspired the Film in 'Small and Large Ways' (EXCLUSIVE) Anthony Boyle to Play Sam Bankman-Fried Opposite Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison in Netflix's FTX Series 'The Altruists' 'I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job,'' she said of the backlash. She also noted that she plays a variation on the character, adding, 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different.' Shalla-Bal, first seen in 'The Silver Surfer' #1 in 1968, is the female counterpart to Norrin Radd, who was featured in 2007's 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.' In that film, the humanoid alien was played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne. As the BBC notes, after the first 'Fantastic Four' trailer debuted, the response to Garner's Surfer was overwhelmingly positive. Garner said she was excited to see the hype from fans. 'I was just happy that people are resonating with it, just like any other project,' Garner added. 'I'm grateful to be at this dance, to be completely honest with you.' Other cast members include Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic; Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman; Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch; and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka the Thing. Ralph Ineson plays Galactus, while Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne and John Malkovich round out the cast. Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Is Julia Garner Facing Backlash For Playing Silver Surfer In Fantastic Four Film
Last Updated: Reacting to the backlash, Julia Garner said, "I'm just going to still do my job." Ever since Julia Garner was revealed as the Silver Surfer in the upcoming movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, she has been at the receiving end of severe backlash. The main reason behind such criticism is that the actress is playing the female version of the iconic Marvel character. The Silver Surfer made its debut on the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Back then, the character was portrayed as a male, with actor Doug Jones playing it on the screen and Laurence Fishburne voicing it. And as Marvel has now changed Silver Surfer into a female in the new Fantastic Four film, the actress, as well as the makers, have been receiving backlash. Notably, Julia is not even playing the same version. Instead, she is playing Shalla-Bal, a female Silver Surfer, who does exist in the Marvel comics. It is not a made-up version, but a real comic book character, who was first seen in The Silver Surfer #1 in 1968, a female reiteration of Norrin Radd. Despite the accuracy, many fans were upset because they expected the original male version of the character. Taking to X, disappointed Marvel fans expressed their views on a female Silver Surfer. 'No. She is a terrible character. They didn't wanna a male herald. Fine. Pick a good female one. They couldn't even do that," said one fan. Another added, 'Nobody wants to see the most powerful hero in The marvel universe as a female. We want the OG surfer ripping s–t up and flying at light speed. The fact that Pedro Pascal is Mr. Fantastic tells you everything you need to know about this woke garbage." But not everyone was against Julia Garner's characters. Some came out in her support, praising her acting, with some even sharing how the female Silver Surfer came into being. One fan wrote, 'Gender swap means they changed the gender of a character. Shalla Ball is a totally original character, Norrin Radd's wife. There's more than 1 Silver Surfer in the comics." Julia Garner responds to criticism over the gender-swapped Silver Surfer role.'I'm just going to still do my job… and also it's Shalla-Bal so it's different… I was just happy that people are resonating with it and just like any other project, So I'm grateful to be at this… — MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) July 11, 2025 'People need to stop worrying about 'why' they chose to take this route and just accept it. The only thing you should be concerned about is whether or not the movie is good. Hope for it to be good because you want a good movie, right? You do not have creative control. Get over that part," a fan schooled those criticising. Meanwhile, the 31-year-old actress, who is set to play the character, addressed the criticism during the London premiere of the new Fantastic Four film. She told BBC, 'Oh, well, you know. I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job." Julia also reminded fans that she is playing Shalla-Bal, not Norrin Radd, who is the original Silver Surfer from the comics. 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different," she mentioned. Julia's character was first seen in The Silver Surfer #1 in 1968, a female reiteration of Norrin Radd. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is releasing in theatres on July 25. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Fantastic Four' Star Julia Garner Says She's ‘Gonna Still Do My Job' Amid Backlash to Silver Surfer Genderswap
Julia Garner doesn't care what people think about her playing Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' While speaking to BBC at the film's London premiere, Garner was asked about the initial response from some fans who thought a man should play the Silver Surfer. The 'Wolf Man' star said she didn't pay much mind to the discourse and focused on delivering her best version of the character. More from Variety Pedro Pascal Says 'I'm More Aware' of Backlash Over 'Fantastic Four' Casting 'Than Anything I've Ever Done': 'He's Too Old. He's Not Right. He Needs to Shave' 'The Fantastic Four' Director Matt Shakman Reveals the 'Magical' Comics That Inspired the Film in 'Small and Large Ways' (EXCLUSIVE) Anthony Boyle to Play Sam Bankman-Fried Opposite Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison in Netflix's FTX Series 'The Altruists' 'I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job,'' she said of the backlash. She also noted that she plays a variation on the character, adding, 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different.' Shalla-Bal, first seen in 'The Silver Surfer' #1 in 1968, is the female counterpart to Norrin Radd, who was featured in 2007's 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.' In that film, the humanoid alien was played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne. As the BBC notes, after the first 'Fantastic Four' trailer debuted, the response to Garner's Surfer was overwhelmingly positive. Garner said she was excited to see the hype from fans. 'I was just happy that people are resonating with it, just like any other project,' Garner added. 'I'm grateful to be at this dance, to be completely honest with you.' Other cast members include Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic; Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman; Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch; and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka the Thing. Ralph Ineson plays Galactus, while Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne and John Malkovich round out the cast. Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Fantastic Four' Star Julia Garner Says She's ‘Gonna Still Do My Job' Amid Backlash to Silver Surfer Genderswap
Julia Garner doesn't care what people think about her playing Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' While speaking to BBC at the film's London premiere, Garner was asked about the initial response from some fans who thought a man should play the Silver Surfer. The 'Wolf Man' star said she didn't pay much mind to the discourse and focused on delivering her best version of the character. More from Variety Pedro Pascal Says 'I'm More Aware' of Backlash Over 'Fantastic Four' Casting 'Than Anything I've Ever Done': 'He's Too Old. He's Not Right. He Needs to Shave' 'The Fantastic Four' Director Matt Shakman Reveals the 'Magical' Comics That Inspired the Film in 'Small and Large Ways' (EXCLUSIVE) Anthony Boyle to Play Sam Bankman-Fried Opposite Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison in Netflix's FTX Series 'The Altruists' 'I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job,'' she said of the backlash. She also noted that she plays a variation on the character, adding, 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different.' Shalla-Bal, first seen in 'The Silver Surfer' #1 in 1968, is the female counterpart to Norrin Radd, who was featured in 2007's 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.' In that film, the humanoid alien was played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne. As the BBC notes, after the first 'Fantastic Four' trailer debuted, the response to Garner's Surfer was overwhelmingly positive. Garner said she was excited to see the hype from fans. 'I was just happy that people are resonating with it, just like any other project,' Garner added. 'I'm grateful to be at this dance, to be completely honest with you.' Other cast members include Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic; Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman; Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch; and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka the Thing. Ralph Ineson plays Galactus, while Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne and John Malkovich round out the cast. Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
