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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Is Julia Garner Facing Backlash For Playing Silver Surfer In Fantastic Four Film
Last Updated: Reacting to the backlash, Julia Garner said, "I'm just going to still do my job." Ever since Julia Garner was revealed as the Silver Surfer in the upcoming movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, she has been at the receiving end of severe backlash. The main reason behind such criticism is that the actress is playing the female version of the iconic Marvel character. The Silver Surfer made its debut on the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Back then, the character was portrayed as a male, with actor Doug Jones playing it on the screen and Laurence Fishburne voicing it. And as Marvel has now changed Silver Surfer into a female in the new Fantastic Four film, the actress, as well as the makers, have been receiving backlash. Notably, Julia is not even playing the same version. Instead, she is playing Shalla-Bal, a female Silver Surfer, who does exist in the Marvel comics. It is not a made-up version, but a real comic book character, who was first seen in The Silver Surfer #1 in 1968, a female reiteration of Norrin Radd. Despite the accuracy, many fans were upset because they expected the original male version of the character. Taking to X, disappointed Marvel fans expressed their views on a female Silver Surfer. 'No. She is a terrible character. They didn't wanna a male herald. Fine. Pick a good female one. They couldn't even do that," said one fan. Another added, 'Nobody wants to see the most powerful hero in The marvel universe as a female. We want the OG surfer ripping s–t up and flying at light speed. The fact that Pedro Pascal is Mr. Fantastic tells you everything you need to know about this woke garbage." But not everyone was against Julia Garner's characters. Some came out in her support, praising her acting, with some even sharing how the female Silver Surfer came into being. One fan wrote, 'Gender swap means they changed the gender of a character. Shalla Ball is a totally original character, Norrin Radd's wife. There's more than 1 Silver Surfer in the comics." Julia Garner responds to criticism over the gender-swapped Silver Surfer role.'I'm just going to still do my job… and also it's Shalla-Bal so it's different… I was just happy that people are resonating with it and just like any other project, So I'm grateful to be at this… — MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) July 11, 2025 'People need to stop worrying about 'why' they chose to take this route and just accept it. The only thing you should be concerned about is whether or not the movie is good. Hope for it to be good because you want a good movie, right? You do not have creative control. Get over that part," a fan schooled those criticising. Meanwhile, the 31-year-old actress, who is set to play the character, addressed the criticism during the London premiere of the new Fantastic Four film. She told BBC, 'Oh, well, you know. I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job." Julia also reminded fans that she is playing Shalla-Bal, not Norrin Radd, who is the original Silver Surfer from the comics. 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different," she mentioned. Julia's character was first seen in The Silver Surfer #1 in 1968, a female reiteration of Norrin Radd. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is releasing in theatres on July 25. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Julia Garner Responds To Fantastic Four Silver Surfer Backlash
Julia Garner isn't losing sleep over what the critics have had to say about her casting in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In the newest take on the beloved Marvel comics, the titular Fantastic Four will be played by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and the film will see them defend Earth from Galactus and the Silver Surfer. If you're familiar with the Fantastic Four comics and the previous film adaptations, you'll know that the Silver Surfer has traditionally been depicted as a man. Memorably, in 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, the shiny humanoid alien character was played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne. In light of this, there were some mixed responses when it was revealed that, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the Silver Surfer would be played by a woman, Julia. For what it's worth, critics of the gender-swapped role predominantly changed their tune when the first trailer dropped and they actually got to see a glimpse of Julia in action. But, still, the initial pushback was there. And now, with The Fantastic Four: First Steps dropping later this month, Julia has addressed the discourse during an interview with the BBC at the film's London premiere, clarifying that she's been solely focused on putting her own spin on the iconic villain role. 'I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job,'' she told the outlet, laughing it off. 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different.' In the 2007 Fantastic Four movie and in the original comics, the Silver Surfer is a young astronamer named Norrin Radd. Shalla-Bal is depicted in the comics as the love interest of Norrin, and so, in the new movie adaptation, Marvel Studios made the decision to make the Silver Surfer a woman by reimagining the character as Shalla-Bal. If you're confused, you can read a full breakdown of the Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer context here. When asked about the positive reception to the trailer, Julia then added: 'I was just happy that people are resonating with it, just like any other project. I'm grateful to be at this dance, to be completely honest with you.' Well, I for one will be seated in the theater on July 25. You can watch Julia's interview with the BBC here.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Julia Garner responds to backlash over Silver Surfer gender-swap casting in ‘Fantastic Four'
Julia Garner knows silver looks good on her. The actress, 31, was recently asked about how she handled the backlash to her gender-swapped role as the Silver Surfer in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps.' 'Oh, well, you know. I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job,'' Garner told the BBC at the Marvel film's red carpet premiere in London on Thursday. 8 Julia Garner attends the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' premiere in London on July also noted that she's portraying Shalla-Bal, a female iteration of the Silver Surfer, and not Norrin Radd, the male version of the character who was played Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne in 2007's 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.' 8 Julia Garner as Silver Surfer in 'Fantastic Four.' ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection 'Also, it's Shalla-Bal, so it's different,' she explained. Garner went on to acknowledge the Marvel fandom's massive hype for the film, which comes out later this month. 'I was just happy that people are resonating with it, just like any other project,' she shared. 'I'm grateful to be at this dance, to be completely honest with you.' 8 Julia Garner at the 'Fantastic Four' premiere in London. Getty Images 8 Julia Garner attending the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' premiere at London's BFI IMAX. Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited Garner's co-stars include Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch. While speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the carpet, Garner reacted to her Silver Surfer voice going viral on the internet and launching a new TikTok trend. 8 Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection 8 The 'Fantastic Four' cast attend CCXP Mexico 2025 on May 31. Getty Images for Disney 'I was just acting and prepping,' the 'Ozark' alum stated. 'To be honest, I don't even have a TikTok, so my friends were sending me all these TikToks, and I couldn't even open it. So I'm just happy people are liking it.' 8 Julia Garner poses at the 'Fantastic Four' photocall in the UK on July 11. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited Back in April, Garner opened up about her shock at learning she was playing Silver Surfer when she met with director Matt Shakman. 'I was confused because I was like, 'Wait, isn't the Silver Surfer a man?'' she recalled to Entertainment Weekly. 'I was just like, 'Okay, well, I'll play anything.'' 'I was a very big fan of Matt's, so there was already, in my mind, like, 'I should probably meet with Matt Shakman because he's a very smart director and I love his work.' And then he was explaining to me that it's actually Shalla-Bal and that whole thing,'' the three-time Emmy winner added. 8 Julia Garner takes pictures with fans at the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' premiere on July 10. Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/WireImage Garner also spoke about how she prepped for the role in her first superhero movie. 'I knew who the Silver Surfer was, and I got to know the Silver Surfer more when I signed on to the project,' she shared. 'I really dived in. I read a lot of the Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer comics before starting the project, and I knew that this 'Fantastic Four' was going to be told in a very different way than even the other movies.' 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' comes out in theaters July 25.
Boston Globe
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Julian McMahon, ‘Nip/Tuck' and ‘Fantastic Four' star, dies at 56
After switching to prime-time television, his breakout role came when he played the half-human, half-demon Cole Turner on three seasons of the WB supernatural series 'Charmed.' Mr. McMahon achieved leading-man status when he began starring in the FX series 'Nip/Tuck' in 2003. His performance as a self-destructive playboy contrasted with Dr. Troy's strait-laced best friend, Dr. Sean McNamara, played by Dylan Walsh. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up On the show, which ran from 2003-10, the pair ran a plastic surgery practice, first in Miami and later in Los Angeles, and frequently sparred over the morality of their profession. Advertisement Mr. McMahon's cocky, confident characterization allowed him to deliver some fan-favorite lines, such as, 'She's a troublemaker and her shoes are cheap.' In 2005, Mr. McMahon went from playing a sex-addicted surgeon to portraying the maniacal Dr. Doom in the first of two 'Fantastic Four' theatrical releases, the 2005 movie, 'Fantastic Four,' and its 2007 sequel, 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.' Dr. Doom, a megalomaniacal villainous tycoon from the Marvel comic book series 'Fantastic Four,' which was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and debuted in 1961, wears a threatening silver mask to hide his scarred face. Advertisement Julian McMahon was born July 27, 1968, in Sydney, one of three children. His father was William McMahon, a former prime minister of Australia from 1971-72, and his mother, Lady Sonia McMahon, was a socialite and philanthropist. Mr. McMahon's survivors include his wife, Kelly, and a daughter, Madison. He married Brooke Burns, an American model and game show host, in 1999. They divorced in 2001. He and Dannii Minogue, an Australian singer, were married in 1994. They divorced a year later. Mr. McMahon embraced his father's legacy by playing the prime minister of Australia on the Netflix show 'The Residence,' a comedy murder mystery set at the White House that debuted in March. He also recently starred in the psychological thriller 'The Surfer' with Nicolas Cage. Promoting the film at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, earlier this year was one of Mr. McMahon's last public appearances. Mr. McMahon returned to Australia several times throughout his career to star in films there. Among them was the 2012 horror movie 'Bait,' about a group of shoppers who are hunted by 12-foot great white sharks after being trapped at a grocery store that has been flooded by a tsunami. He played the team leader Jess LaCroix in 'FBI: Most Wanted' on CBS from 2020-22. While he made a surprise exit from the show in March 2022, he paid tribute to the special agent on Instagram, writing that he and the character 'did some good work, some might even say great, and we had some fun along the way.' This article originally appeared in Advertisement
USA Today
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Julian McMahon remembered by Alyssa Milano, former costars: 'Losing him feels unreal'
Hollywood is celebrating the life of Julian McMahon. The "Nip/Tuck" and "Fantastic Four" actor has died at 56 following a battle with cancer, his wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY on Saturday, July 5. McMahon starred as Christian Troy on the FX series "Nip/Tuck" and as Cole Turner on The WB's "Charmed." He was also known for his role as Doctor Doom in 2005's "Fantastic Four" and its 2007 sequel, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." In a tribute on Instagram, "Charmed" star Alyssa Milano said she was "heartbroken" to learn of McMahon's death. "He walked into a room and lit it up — not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding," she wrote. Julian McMahon, 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four' actor, dies at 56 "We spent years together on 'Charmed' — years of scenes, stories, and so many in-between moments. He made me feel safe as an actor. Seen as a woman. He challenged me, teased me, supported me. We were so different, and yet somehow we always understood each other." Milano went on to say that McMahon was a "dear friend," adding, "Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair." In her own tribute, "Charmed" star Holly Marie Combs wrote that McMahon's "unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed," and "the joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered." Ioan Gruffudd, who starred as Reed Richards in "Fantastic Four," noted in his tribute that although he and McMahon played rivals on screen, "there was always so much lightness and laughter working together." Shannen Doherty honored by former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed' co-stars "Every encounter with him was a joy," the actor wrote. "It was an honor to be Dr. Richards to his Dr. Doom. My heart goes out to his wife and family." Michael Chiklis, who played The Thing in "Fantastic Four," said McMahon's death is a reminder that "life is so precious and fragile." Joely Richardson, who starred as Julia McNamara on "Nip/Tuck," remembered on Instagram how the actor "could be hysterically funny" and was "hugely charismatic," adding, "My enormous condolences to your family and children. You lived a large life my friend, Bravo." "Nip/Tuck" star Kelly Carlson, who played Kimber Henry, also shared in an Instagram video that she was "completely shocked and saddened" by the death of her "good friend" McMahon. In a statement to USA TODAY, McMahon's wife Kelly said that his "deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible," adding, "We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life." McMahon shared a child with his ex-wife Brooke Burns. In an Instagram post, Burns shared a photo of McMahon and their daughter along with a broken heart emoji. Contributing: Jay Stahl
