Julia Garner Teases 'Shiny' Role as Silver Surfer in Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps

The upcoming Marvel film introduces a retrofuturist take on the Fantastic Four and a gender-swapped Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner.

Julia Garner will portray Shalla-Bal, a female version of the Silver Surfer, in Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps, set for release on July 25, 2025.
Garner's cryptic comments about her character’s depiction—whether CGI, live-action, or a mix—have left fans speculating about the film's visual approach.
The movie features a retro 1960s aesthetic and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the titular Fantastic Four team.
Ralph Ineson will play Galactus, the film’s main antagonist, with Shalla-Bal serving as his enigmatic herald in the cosmic storyline.
The film marks the Fantastic Four's Marvel Cinematic Universe debut and blends practical effects with CGI to bring its characters to life.