Overview

• At the London premiere, Garner downplayed early backlash and clarified that she plays Shalla-Bal, not a ’gender-swapped’ Silver Surfer.
• The actress emphasized her professional approach by reading Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer comics and collaborating closely with director Matt Shakman.
• She highlighted the overwhelmingly positive fan reaction to the February trailer, which reversed initial criticism.
• Her vocal performance as the cosmic herald inspired a viral TikTok trend despite her not having an account on the platform.
• Fantastic Four: First Steps opens in theaters on July 25 as the franchise’s MCU debut, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.