Julia Garner to Play Shalla-Bal Silver Surfer

Julia Garner will debut as Shalla-Bal, a female Silver Surfer, in Marvel's upcoming film 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' representing a significant change from the usual Norrin Radd character. Garner collaborated closely with director Matt Shakman to capture the mysterious and morally ambiguous qualities of Shalla-Bal as Galactus' herald. She expressed strong enthusiasm for the role and interest in a possible Silver Surfer spinoff, though no such film has been confirmed. The film will introduce a 1960s retro-futurist style, setting it apart from prior Fantastic Four adaptations. Fan reactions to her casting have been mixed, but the filmmakers believe this new approach will bring a fresh perspective to the MCU. Garner's future as Silver Surfer in the MCU remains open.