In an interview, Julia Garner shared her excitement and gratitude for being part of the vast universe of ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’
“Fantastic Four: First Steps” promises to be one of the most anticipated productions in the MCU, marking the return of Marvel’s First Family to the cinema in a big way. Fans’ anxiety is at an all-time high, not only due to the reintegration of the Fantastic Four into the Marvel universe, but also due to the promise of a new stage full of adventures and great twists.
The film, directed by Matt Shakmanhas a cast full of world-renowned stars, including Julia Garneran actress famous for her role in the series “Ozark”, and generates great expectations when she is cast to play Shalla-Bal, a female version of the Silver Surfer, the iconic herald of Galactus.
In conversation with ComicBook, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress demonstrated humility and gratitude when talking about her participation in the film. “It’s a big universe, and I feel so grateful to be a small part of it, to be honest,” she commented. Garner. She also praised the cast and direction of Shakmanhighlighting how excited she is about the project.
“Everyone on that job, I think the cast is phenomenal and they’re so wonderful. And [o diretor] Matt Shakman is incredible. I’m very excited.”
The cast of ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ features big names, including Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing).
Who is Shalla-Bal?
Shalla-Bal is a key figure in the Silver Surfer universe. Created by Stan Lee and John Buscema in 1968, she is the Empress of the planet Zenn-La and the great love of Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer. With a plot full of twists, such as Mephisto’s brainwashing and the destruction of his home planet, Shalla-Bal has a complex and emotional journey. With the actions of Julia Garnerit is expected that the character will become one of the central figures of this new phase of the ‘Fantastic Four’ in the MCU.
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ opens in theaters on July 25th, and fans are already looking forward to seeing the reinterpretation of this iconic team of heroes.
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