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Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Julia Garner recalls how she was confused about her character in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', says "I'll play anything"
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actress Julia Garner recalled joining the cast of ' The Fantastic Four: First Steps ' and how she got confused about her character. Garner "was confused" as she "was confused" over the fact that her antagonist role, the Silver Surfer , is now a woman, reported Deadline. The Silver Surfer is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics . It is a humanoid alien with metallic skin who can travel through space with the aid of his surfboard-like craft. Originally a young astronomer named Norrin Radd on the planet Zenn-La, he saved his homeworld from the planet devourer, Galactus, by serving as his herald. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is an upcoming superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Fantastic Four. It is directed by Matt Shakman from a screenplay by the writing team of Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Squires, Eric Pearson, and Peter Cameron. The film features an ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the titular team, alongside Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. "I met up with director Matt Shakman, who's lovely," she said, adding, "We met up at some restaurant in Burbank or something, I don't even remember, but I knew it was for the Fantastic Four," as per the outlet. Garner continued, "And then I was confused because I was like, 'Wait, isn't the Silver Surfer a man?' I was just like, 'Okay, well, I'll play anything.' I was a very big fan of Matt's, so there was already, in my mind, like, 'I should probably meet with Matt Shakman because he's a very smart director and I love his work.' And then he explained to me that it's Shalla-Bal and that whole thing," reported Deadline. Julia Garner shared her experience of playing Silver Surfer, "It's going to be interesting -- I have to be so cryptic about everything, otherwise I'm going to have Marvel come after me," said the actress. "But it was described as there's this mystery about her, and there's this sense of this ambiguous energy going on of whether she's good or not. She is the herald of Galactus, so she works for Galactus, but you're not sure where she stands. Does she stand with her boss, or is she just doing what she's told? She has this mysterious energy about her, and slowly that mystery will get solved with the audience throughout watching it," she added, as per the outlet. If she were to do a solo MCU movie for Shalla-Bal, Garner replied, "A hundred per cent, I would love to do that." "The Silver Surfer is such a cool character, and I feel like it's so rare to be presented with any sort of mystery in this day and age. So any kind of energy like that on screen, I know I want to see that, so that would be awesome if that happened," she added, reported Deadline. Best Hindi Movies | Best Tamil Movies | Best Telugu Movies | Best english Movies | Best Malayalam Movies |
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Julia Garner was confused about her character in The Fantastic Four First Steps: 'Isn't the Silver Surfer a man?'
Julia Garner's casting as the MCU's Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps has not been without debate. The actor is playing Shalla-Bal, the female version of the Silver Surfer in the film, which some viewers have found odd. While the character is comic-accurate, she is not the 'original' Silver Surfer. Julia has said that she herself was confused when asked to play the character. (Also read: Who is Julia Garner's Shalla-Bal? Here's why Silver Surfer is a woman in Fantastic Four: First Steps) Garner said she "was confused" over the fact that her antagonist role, the Silver Surfer, is now a woman, reported Deadline. "I met up with director Matt Shakman, who's lovely," she said, adding, 'We met up at some restaurant in Burbank or something, I don't even remember, but I knew it was for the Fantastic Four,' as per the outlet. Garner continued, 'And then I was confused because I was like, 'Wait, isn't the Silver Surfer a man?' I was just like, 'Okay, well, I'll play anything.' I was a very big fan of Matt's, so there was already, in my mind, like, 'I should probably meet with Matt Shakman because he's a very smart director and I love his work.' And then he explained to me that it's Shalla-Bal and that whole thing.' The Silver Surfer is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is a humanoid alien with metallic skin who can travel through space with the aid of his surfboard-like craft. Initially, a young astronomer named Norrin Radd on the planet Zenn-La, he saved his homeworld from the planet devourer, Galactus, by serving as his herald. The character was seen in Sony's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), in which Doug Jones played him. But The Fantastic Four: First Steps features Shalla-Bal instead. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is directed by Matt Shakman and is based on a screenplay by the writing team of Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Squires, Eric Pearson, and Peter Cameron. The film features an ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the titular team, alongside Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. (With ANI inputs)
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Julia Garner debuts as first female Silver Surfer, Shalla-Bal, in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
Marvel Studios has confirmed that Julia Garner will portray the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set for release on 25 July 2025. This casting marks the first time a woman plays the role, with Garner appearing as Shalla-Bal, a lesser-known Marvel character now reimagined in a central position. The announcement was made with the release of the film's first trailer, where Shalla-Bal warns, 'Your planet has been marked for death.' Traditionally depicted as Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer's new incarnation adds a fresh narrative direction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aligning with Marvel's move to diversify its character portrayals. The film, directed by Matt Shakman, is set in a retro-styled version of 1960s Manhattan. It introduces Marvel's First Family into the MCU for the first time. The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Ralph Ineson voices the cosmic antagonist Galactus. While the reboot stands apart from previous Marvel films, it connects indirectly to future titles including Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, both expected in 2027. Early trailer speculation also hints at a storyline involving Sue Storm's pregnancy, potentially leading to the introduction of Franklin Richards.
