Samuel Wyatt Haines is a Features Writer at Collider, where he largely focuses on Horror Movies, Star Wars, Godzilla, and all things Marvel.
The Big Picture On Valentine's Day, Marvel Studios coyly announced its cast for The Fantastic Four with some 1960s-inspired artwork. Depicting Marvel's famous First Family having a joyful gathering, the promotional poster was accompanied by announcing who'd be playing who in the super-powered quartet. This week, the MCU welcomed its latest addition to The Fantastic Four's roster, with Julia Garner accepting the role of the Silver Surfer.
Release Date July 25, 2025 Director Matt Shakman Cast Vanessa Kirby , Pedro Pascal , Ebon Moss-Bachrach , Joseph Quinn Main Genre Superhero Writers Josh Friedman , Jeff Kaplan , Stan Lee , Ian Springer Who Is Shalla-Bal in Marvel Comics? The original Silver Surfer, the one you've seen adapted in various animated shows and in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, was named Norrin Radd. In 1968's Silver Surfer Vol.
Norrin went to Earth to free Shalla-Bal, which he nearly achieved by defeating Mephisto, but Shalla-Bal was sent back to Zenn-La before his victory. Norrin raced to retrieve her, but Galactus had a barrier to stop him. So, in an act of quick-thinking, Norrin transferred some of his Power Cosmic to Shalla-Bal, turning her into a Silver Surfer for the first time in the extensive Marvel Multiverse.
Could the Original Silver Surfer Be in the MCU? The simple answer is, well, of course! Norrin Radd could still make his MCU debut. Shalla-Bal isn't the only Silver Surfer in the comics, and the same may be true for the live-action adaptations to come. The internet will surely be rife with discourse over Marvel Studios' decision to go with a female version of the Silver Surfer. No matter where opinions may land, the simple reality is that Shalla-Bal is a completely separate character.
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