Garner 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.”

In a red-carpet interview with the BBC at the “First Steps” premiere in London, a reporter asked Garner about the response from certain … fans … who were upset that the “Silver Surfer” is female. The “Wolf Man” actress gave a gracious response – in which she embedded a savage, blink-and-you-missed it schooling.

Julia Garner doesn’t care what people think about her playing Silver Surfer in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” While speaking to BBC at the film’s London premiere, Garner was asked about the initial response from some fans who thought a man should play the Silver Surfer.

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Watch the 'Crafting Fantastic Four' Featurette for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the next installment to the MCU and introduction to Marvel's First Family. Join key individuals part of the development of the film from Director Matt Shakman,

The actress focused on her job rather than paying attention to the ridiculous criticism which tried to smirch a beloved Marvel character.

Julia Garner has responded to the initial backlash she faced for her casting in The Fantastic Four reboot. Last April, the 31-year-old Emmy-winning Ozark star joined the cast of Marvel Studios ’ new film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Watch the 'Crafting Fantastic Four' Featurette for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the next installment to the MCU and introduction to Marvel's First Family. Join key individuals part of the development of the film from Director Matt Shakman,

The Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) warns of the coming Galactus in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," starring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby.

Marvel Studios is no stranger to online controversy due to fan backlash, but that isn't always the case for actors playing their heroes.

Over at Marvel, fans are still riding high on the unexpected success of Thunderbolts*, a gritty anti-hero ensemble that’s been praised for bringing fresh energy to the genre. But now, all eyes are on Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot—especially after the reveal that a woman is now playing the Silver Surfer.