People on the internet have been confused since they heard Julia Garner was cast to play the female iteration of Silver Surfer: Shalla-Bal for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. She is set to star alongside Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon-Moss Bachrach, and Ralph Ineson.
For those who just face-palmed themselves, relax she isn't playing Silver Surfer, instead, she is playing Shalla-Bal, his love interest. Julia Garner's take on playing Silver Surfer when asked about her look was "It's shiny."
In an interview with Screen Rant, she said,
"All the Silver Surfers are shiny, so it does not give you anything."
That was all on Julia Garner's take on playing Silver Surfer meaning that we'd essentially have to wait and see how the character is shown. Now it's time to hear the fans take on this news.
Fan reactions to Julia Garner's take on playing Silver Surfer
Julia Garner will appear in the new Silver Surfer movie and the fans are a little on edge. The actress known for playing the brash Ruth in Netflix's hit TV series Ozark will now be playing the Empress of Zenn-la.
There were many hilarious reactions to Julia Garner's take on playing Silver Surfer. People wouldn't stop comparing her Silver Surfer character to her Ozark character.
One user commented, "I can't help but keep picturing she's going to speak in the same accent she did in the ozark."
Another user wasn't as accommodating to the idea and said, "Love her, but it's a weird casting."
Here are the rest of the comments people made on Julia Garner's take on playing Silver Surfer. They are funny.
Bro, she is cooked. (via @Angelica_Reed1 on X)
Buy the comic and you will get him. (via @Dark_Chaos54140 on X)
Another year another casting risk. (via @sethspov on X)
Let's hope it is this role she will be taking on. (via @AuloxNFT on X)
This user shows a side-by-side picture of Julia Garner and Shalla-Bal.
I don't give a s@#$ about f%^& Galactus. (via @LocalWvlf on X)
My eyes! My eyes! (via @KibandiFilms on X)
This meme shared on X shows a GIF of the song Shiny from Moana.
Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. (via @GriffinRains89 on X)
Is it your childhood nightmare? (via @CreampieOrDie on X)
It's becoming hard to accept casting decisions nowadays.
Homelander is stressing out! (via @PassStage6 on X)
This stressed-out Homelander indicates fans are worried about this casting decision.
That sounds like Smurfette. (via @ASpacePope on X)
Who's playing Galactus? RuPaul? (via @MonarchDafey on X)
This meme shows a disappointed Tina from Bob's Burgers indicating similar fan reactions to hearing the casting news.
This ruined many mornings. (via @LuckyTed417 on X)
And this expression. (via RenoMcDallas on X)
A meme shared on X by @RenoMcDallas shows Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern.
More like a Silver Curse(r) (via @KibandiFilms on X)
This user hilariously shows a little boy dressed as the Silver Surfer.
This is the best meme to show exactly how people feel. (via @MrHarryBerries on X)
This user hilariously shows a gif of a frog gone red with anger.
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