Shalla-Bal was the Zenn-Lavian royal heir and romantic partner of a brilliant scientist from the utopian planet of Zenn-La named Norris Radd, who became the herald of Galactus known as 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.