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Julia Garner is set to play Shalla Bal, a version of Silver Surfer, in Marvel's "The Fantastic Four." The casting announcement has sparked discussions across various entertainment news outlets, with fans eagerly anticipating the new take on the iconic character in the upcoming film.

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In a significant move for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it was announced that Julia Garner has been cast as Shalla Bal, known for her role of Silver Surfer in the upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot. This choice stirred excitement and discussion among fans and the media alike [1-19]. With Garner taking on the iconic role of the Silver Surfer, significant changes have been made, as traditionally the character has been portrayed as male. This casting represents a step towards diversity and inclusion in the superhero genre [2,7]. The decision to cast Garner as the Silver Surfer showcases a unique take on the character and brings a fresh perspective to the beloved superhero world. The unconventional casting choice has sparked conversations about representation and has been met with both curiosity and enthusiasm [2,12]. Additionally, the casting of Garner, best known for her role in "Ozark," alongside the rest of the "Fantastic Four" cast, has been met with anticipation from fans eager to see how these characters will come to life in the MCU [8,10]. The choice to cast Garner as the Silver Surfer reflects Marvel Studios' commitment to reinventing its classic characters and exploring new storytelling avenues within the superhero genre [13,15]. As excitement continues to build around the "Fantastic Four" reboot and Garner's portrayal of the Silver Surfer, it is clear that this casting decision has sparked intrigue and interest in what promises to be a groundbreaking addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Thread Age 114 days

Number of Articles 27

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Left 50.0%

Center 33.3%

Right 16.7%

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US 90.9%

Non-US 9.1%

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Marvel's Fantastic Four Movie Is Still Searching For a Giant-Sized Villain

Gizmodo - 114 days ago - Plus, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's secret vampire movie adds an interesting new star.

Julia Garner joins The Fantastic Four in iconic role

sfweekly - 114 days ago - Julia Garner is said to be the latest star set for 'The Fantastic Four'.

‘Ozark’ star Julia Garner cast as Silver Surfer in Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four’

NME - 114 days ago - Ozark star Julia Garner has been cast as Shalla-Bal, a version of the Silver Surfer, in Marvel’s 'The Fantastic Four'.

Julia Garner To Join Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four' as the Shalla-Bal Version of Silver Surfer

Hype Beast - 114 days ago - The film has a planned release next summer.

Who Is Shalla-Bal: The Fantastic Four Movie's Silver Surfer Replacement, Explained

Looper - 114 days ago - Many fans might not be too familiar with Shalla-Bal, who will be making her MCU debut in the "Fantastic Four" movie. Here's what you need to know about her.

Julia Garner in surprise casting as Silver Surfer in new Fantastic Four movie

The Independent - 114 days ago - ‘Ozark’ star will reportedly play Shalla-Bal, a version of Silver Surfer who appeared in Marvel comics

Julia Garner to Play a Version of Silver Surfer in Marvel's The Fantastic Four

People - 114 days ago - Julia Garner, the Emmy-winning star of Netflix's ‘Ozark,’ will play Shalla-Bal, a version of the Silver Surfer, in the 2025 ‘Fantastic Four’ movie starring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, according to reports.

Julia Garner to play Shalla-Bal version of Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four

Entertainment Weekly - 114 days ago - Julia Garner is going from the Ozarks to outer space: The Emmy-winning actress is set to play a version of the Silver Surfer in Marvel's new 'Fantastic Four' movie.

Please, be normal about Julia Garner playing Silver Surfer

AV Club - 114 days ago - The Ozark star is set to play the Shalla-Bal version of the surfer, and we’d like everyone to act like grown-ups about it

Surf’s up.

The Verge - 114 days ago - Marvel confirmed the main actors for its Fantastic Four reboot at the beginning of the year, and now Deadline is reporting that another pivotal character has been cast, with Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer. Which means we can probably expect Galactus to make an appearance as well.

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Recent Coverage

Marvel's Fantastic Four Movie Is Still Searching For a Giant-Sized Villain

Julia Garner joins The Fantastic Four in iconic role

‘Ozark’ star Julia Garner cast as Silver Surfer in Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four’

Julia Garner To Join Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four' as the Shalla-Bal Version of Silver Surfer

Who Is Shalla-Bal: The Fantastic Four Movie's Silver Surfer Replacement, Explained

Julia Garner in surprise casting as Silver Surfer in new Fantastic Four movie

Julia Garner to Play a Version of Silver Surfer in Marvel's The Fantastic Four

Julia Garner to play Shalla-Bal version of Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four

Please, be normal about Julia Garner playing Silver Surfer

Surf’s up.

MCU's Fantastic Four Movie Casts Ozark Star as Its Female Silver Surfer

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Julia Garner Joins ‘The Fantastic Four’ Cast at Marvel

Julia Garner Will Play Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four

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Julia Garner Joins Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ as Silver Surfer

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Marvel's The Fantastic Four Movie Casts Silver Surfer

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'Fantastic Four' Casts Julia Garner as Silver Surfer

‘The Fantastic Four’: Julia Garner Joins Marvel Studios Movie As A Shalla-Bal Version Of Silver Surfer