Who is going to play the Silver Surfer? The long-awaited cast for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s take on Marvel’s First Family is slowly coming together. In February, the casting for the new Fantastic Four was announced. The Last of Us’ Pedro Pascal is Reed Richards AKA Mister Fantastic. Mission Impossible star Vanessa Kirby is Sue Storm AKA Invisible Woman. The Bear‘s Ebon Moss-Bachrach is Ben Grimm AKA The Thing.
Lastly, A Quiet Place: Day One star Joseph Quinn is Johnny Storm AKA Human Torch. Now, the villain set to go toe-to-toe with each of them has been announced. The Silver Surfer is to be played by Three-time Emmy award-winning actress Julia Garner known for her lead roles in Netflix’s Ozark and Inventing Anna.
Emmy Award-Winning Ozark Star Cast as MCU’s Silver Surfer
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Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four has garnered significant star power to round out the cast. Previously, Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn (Human Torch) have all been confirmation to play the four members of Marvel’s First Family. It was only a matter of time before the casting for the villain would have an announcement. Earlier today, the casting for the space-bound Silver Surfer releasing a statement.
Ozark star Julia Garner, known for her Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning portrayal of Ruth Langmore, will be playing Shalla-Bal per a report from the Hollywood Reporter. In the comics, Shalla-Bal is an empress of a utopian planet by creator Norrin Radd- the initial Silver Surfer.
Garner has not fully showcased her acting talents. She has also delved into production highlighting her diverse abilities in the entertainment field. Although she was initially chosen to play Madonna in a biopic that was eventually scrapped, Garner’s commitment to her artistry and skill in taking on demanding roles persist, solidifying her reputation as a standout talent in the realm of Hollywood.
Radd’s last big-screen appearance was in 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. In the film, the initial Silver Surfer was a dual performance. Actor and contortionist Doug Jones played him physically while John Wick star Lawrence Fishburne provided the voice. Hopefully, Garner’s casting has her playing double duty as both the look and sound of Shalla-Bal saving casting directors and fans alike a headache.
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The upcoming reboot of the Fantastic Four has generated a lot of buzz and excitement among Marvel Universe (MCU) enthusiasts. The previous Fantastic Four movies which came out in the 2000s and mid-2010s had reviews sparking optimism that the MCUs version of this legendary superhero group will offer a new and captivating angle on these beloved figures.
Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four will have direction by Matt Shakman of Wandavision fame. Josh Friedman, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, and Eric Pearson are working on the screenplay. The science-fiction blockbuster is set to start production in the summer and aims for a July 2025 release date.
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