Overview

• Julia Garner addressed gender backlash on the red carpet at the London premiere, stating she would “still do [her] job” despite fan objections.
• She emphasized that she portrays Shalla-Bal, a female Silver Surfer herald distinct from the male Norrin Radd version.
• Early trailers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps have drawn overwhelmingly positive reactions, with audiences praising Garner’s performance.
• A clip of Garner’s vocal performance inspired a viral TikTok trend that has sustained fan excitement.
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman and co-starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, opens in theaters on July 25, 2025.