Julia Garner will portray Shalla-Bal's version of Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Shalla-Bal is the immortal Empress of Zenn-La and Norrin Radd's lover. Shalla-Bal's version of Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel superhero film is yet to be revealed.
The Silver Surfer is a fictional character that is featured in Marvel Comics' American comic books. Also, the character makes appearances in several video game, television, and film adaptations. Originally seen in the 1966 comic book Fantastic Four #48, the character was developed by Jack Kirby. Silver Surfer previously appeared in the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
Who is playing Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: First Steps?
The American actress Julia Garner is playing Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: First Steps. She was cast for the role in April 2024.
Julia Garner rose to fame as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022). The role won her three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Garner's filmography includes roles in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Martha Marcy May Marlene. Additionally, she starred in the films Wolf Man, The Royal Hotel, The Assistant, and Grandma.
Silver Surfer in Marvel
The Silver Surfer is a fictional character that appears in Marvel Comics. Also, the character makes appearances in numerous video games, television, and film adaptations. Originally seen in the 1966 comic book Fantastic Four #48, the character was developed by Jack Kirby. Julia Garner is playing the Shalla-Bal version of the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
The Silver Surfer is a metallic-skinned humanoid alien who uses his surfboard-like vehicle to travel through space. By using the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer can absorb and control the ambient energy of the universe and has superhuman strength, endurance, and senses. After surpassing the speed of light, the Surfer can enter interstellar space and hyperspace, which enables him to travel millions or even billions of light years to neighboring galaxies within and outside of the galaxy. He has often demonstrated his ability to travel through time and carry other individuals with him.
Also read: Cast of Fantastic Four First Steps
FAQs about Silver Surfer
A. Created as an enemy of the Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer is later transformed into a champion and ally of humanity.
A. Julia Garner is playing the Shalla-Bal version of the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
A. The Silver Surfer first appeared in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).
