Marvel Studios’ ‘Silver Surfer’ Project Reportedly in the Works: The Big Question—Norrin Radd or Shalla-Bal?”

Silver Surfer is one of the most iconic characters in Marvel Comics, making it surprising that the MCU waited 17 years to bring the character to the big screen. As you likely know, Silver Surfer is set to debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps, slated for release next year.
However, this version of the Surfer will be Shalla-Bal, portrayed by Julia Garner. The announcement has sparked significant criticism and fan backlash, as many were hoping the MCU’s primary Silver Surfer would be Norrin Radd, the character most famously associated with the role.
According to multiple industry leaks and reports, Shalla-Bal won’t be the only Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: First Steps, and her role is reportedly “one and done,” meaning her time in the MCU may be short-lived.
If true, this isn’t too surprising. Kevin Feige has already confirmed that Fantastic Four will take place in an alternate reality,...
However, this version of the Surfer will be Shalla-Bal, portrayed by Julia Garner. The announcement has sparked significant criticism and fan backlash, as many were hoping the MCU’s primary Silver Surfer would be Norrin Radd, the character most famously associated with the role.
According to multiple industry leaks and reports, Shalla-Bal won’t be the only Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: First Steps, and her role is reportedly “one and done,” meaning her time in the MCU may be short-lived.
If true, this isn’t too surprising. Kevin Feige has already confirmed that Fantastic Four will take place in an alternate reality,...
- 10/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
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