Overview

• At the London premiere Garner said she was focused on doing her job despite initial criticism from fans who saw her casting as a gender swap of Silver Surfer.
• She clarified that she portrays Shalla-Bal, the original female herald of Galactus from 1968 comics, rather than Norrin Radd.
• Garner highlighted strong positive reactions to the film’s February trailer and a viral TikTok trend inspired by her vocal performance.
• Shalla-Bal makes her live-action debut in the MCU alongside the first appearance of all four Fantastic Four heroes.
• Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman, is set to premiere in theaters on July 25, 2025.