The Fantastic Four: First Stepsstar Julia Garner addresses theMarvel Cinematic Universecontroversy about her Silver Surfer. Marvel’s First Family is finally getting their due inthe MCU timeline, as Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis getting closer to being released at the end of this month.
One of the characters who is part ofThe Fantastic Four: First Stepscastis the Silver Surfer, who serves as the Herald of Galactus. While there is still a lot of mystery surrounding Garner’s character, this will be the MCU’s first time exploring the Silver Surfer through the franchise.
During a new interview withBBC, Garner was asked about the reaction toThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, including her Silver Surfer. When it came to some of the critical reactions, Garner shared the following while also addressing those who have been responding positively aboutThe Fantastic Four: First Stepstrailers:
The first one, I was like, I’m just still going to do my job, and also it’s Shalla-Bal, so it’s different. And then the second one you know, I was just happy that people are resonating with it just like any other project. So I’m just grateful to be at this dance, to be completely honest with you.
What Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer Story Means For The Fantastic Four: First Steps
While there have been those who have accusedThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsof gender-bendingthe Silver Surfer,Garner’s story just serves as a perfect reminder that the MCU is actually pulling directly from the canon. Shalla-Bal has existed in Marvel Comics since August 1968, meaning she has been around for decades in the Fantastic Four mythology.
The narrative that the MCU has somehow erased Norrin Radd with Garner’s character has never been true,as he could always show up in future movies afterThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. Hearing Garner’s response just showcases that she has definitely done her homework forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Our Take On Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer Story
While it’s unfortunate that some have turned Shalla into a controversy,it’s great to hear Garner push back on that notion forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. With Shalla’s introduction, it’s also possible thatThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsstory will address whether Norrin is part of her history or if they have yet to meet.
Depending on howThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsis received, there could always be a chance foraSilver Surferspinoffwhere Shalla and Norrin get to shine together. That way, the MCU gets to explore them at the same time, while also playing with the idea of having more than one Silver Surfer in the franchise.
SinceThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswill explore the heroes in a world that isn’t Earth-616, there is a lot more creative freedom for them. But to learn how this plays out, fans will have to catchThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsin theaters, starting on July 25, to find out what Garner’s Silver Surfer has in store for the MCU.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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The Fantastic 4: First Steps features Marvel’s First Family navigating their dual roles as superheroes and family members in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. They defend Earth from a formidable space god, Galactus, and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer, testing their familial bonds and heroic resolve.
