Fantastic Four’s Julia Garner Talks Creating the Silver Surfer in First Steps

Julia Garner has provided some insights into the unique filming techniques used for her role as the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, “The Fantastic Four: First Footsteps.” This much-anticipated film marks the long-awaited debut of Marvel’s original family within the MCU, with Pedro Pascal taking on the lead role as Reed Richards. As fans eagerly await the live-action portrayal of a female version of this iconic character, Garner has revealed details about how her portrayal was developed.

100% motion capture was used for Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four

As reported by Julia Garner, the movie “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” employs motion capture technology specifically for rendering the Silver Surfer’s unique appearance.

In a recent conversation with Who What Wear, the actress from Ozark shared insights about her process of bringing her character to life. When discussing her performance, Garner explained that “it’s like you’re auditioning for the role every time you perform, even though we had the sets, I didn’t have my costume, hair, makeup or anything prepared.

Julia Garner shared her reasons behind accepting the role of Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, stating, “The appeal of the Silver Surfer lies in its enigmatic nature, which resonates with me as an actress.” She further expressed, “This is a highly iconic character, and I found it refreshing to tackle a part unlike any I’ve portrayed before.

Beyond Julia Garner and Pedro Pascal, The Fantastic Four: First Steps features Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Ralph Ineson in significant parts. Additionally, actors like Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne are involved in the project, although their roles have not been specified yet. Directed by Matt Shakman, the movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 25, 2025.

Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.

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2025-01-23 20:11