Following her breakout role as the redneck, hot-headed, brooding rebel-turned-casino owner, Ruth Langmore in Netflix's crime thriller Ozark, Julia Garner has embarked on a new journey, joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Given MCU's history of recruiting top Hollywood talent, this move comes as no surprise. However, what was unexpected is the mixed reaction from fans regarding her latest role, sparking curiosity and debate among enthusiasts.

Speaking to ComicBook.com Emmy winning actress, Julia Garner expressed her gratitude and excitement about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. When asked about the little updates and inside scoops on her role, Garner replied that she is "assuming that this Silver Surfer is gonna be really shiny like in the other previous ones and the comic books." Keeping further details under wraps, she went on to express how big it is, feeling thankful to be a part of fit. 

Despite Garner's enthusiasm, the casting decision has left some fans divided. The announcement has sparked debate online, with some questioning whether Garner is the right fit for the role. While Garner has proven her acting chops in Ozark and other projects, her casting as the Silver Surfer has yet to win over everyone.

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Fans on the internet seem to call foul of the actress and the description of the Galactus' herald in her interview. 

Fans are expressing outrage over Julia Garner's casting as the Silver Surfer, with some calling for a "boycott." While some are a bit hopeful given the comic accuracy, others reacting to the altered villain have sparked widespread discontent. Some fans have even accused the MCU of "making everything ugly" with their recent projects, fueling growing frustration among the fandom.

Going on for months on end now, the backlash shows no signs of subsiding.

For those unversed, Julia Garner has been cast as the female Silver Surfer, Shalla-Bal, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Garner recently spoke about her experience on set with MCU, calling it incredible and praising the team's passion behind the installment. She also mentioned that working with the special effects team was all she dreamt of. The enthusiasm for the project, however, cannot be seen amongst fans who are doubtful of her portrayal of Shalla-Bal.

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