Julia Garner Debuts, In Marvel’s 2025 remake, Julia Garner portrays Shalla-Bal, the first female Silver Surfer.
Set for release on 25 July 2025, Marvel Studios has verified Julia Garner will play the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Julia Garner Debuts Marvel’s First Female Silver Surfer:
With Garner as Shalla-Bal, a lesser-known Marvel character. Now reinterpreted in a pivotal position, this casting is the first time a woman plays the part.
The first trailer, released alongside the news, shows Shalla-Bal delivering a chilling warning: ‘Your planet has been marked for death. Traditionally seen as Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer’s new appearance complements Marvel’s effort to diversify. Its character representations, hence adding a new story angle to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A Cosmic Warning: ‘Marked for Death:
Julia Garner Debuts, Matt Shakman’s directorial film takes place in a retro-styled Manhattan from the 1960s. It brings Marvel’s First Family into the MCU for the first time. Pedro Pascal plays Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby plays Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn plays Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Ben Grimm. Ralph Ineson brings the menacing Galactus to life with his deep, booming voice – perfect for Marvel’s planet-devouring cosmic threat.
1960s Retro Manhattan Meets Cosmic Threat:
Although the reboot differs from other Marvel movies, it links indirectly to future projects such Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, both anticipated in 2027. Early trailer conjecture also points to a plot including Sue Storm’s pregnancy, maybe paving the way for Franklin Richards’ arrival.