Julia Garner Joins Fantastic Four Reboot in 2025

The upcoming Fantastic Four movie, directed by Matt Shakman, promises to be a fresh take on the classic characters, with a retrofuturist aesthetic and a talented cast, including Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal, the first female Silver Surfer.

The film is set in a parallel universe in the 1960s, where the Fantastic Four are a family of superheroes with unique abilities, including Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm. The movie's storyline follows the team as they face a threat from the massive space god Galactus, who is coming to Earth to devour it. The cast, including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, has undergone extensive training to prepare for their roles, with Moss-Bachrach using motion-capture technology to bring the Thing to life.

The film's costume designer, Kasra Farahani, has described the movie's aesthetic as a combination of "Mad Men-esque period detail and Jetsons-style invention," with a focus on creating a retro-futuristic look that is both nostalgic and futuristic. The production designer, Matt Shakman, has emphasized the importance of creating a sense of wonder and excitement in the movie, drawing inspiration from the original comic book series and the imagination of the 1960s.

With its unique blend of retro and futuristic elements, the new Fantastic Four movie is set to be a major departure from previous adaptations, and Julia Garner's role as Shalla-Bal is expected to bring a new perspective to the franchise. The film is set to be released on July 25, 2025, and will connect to future Marvel titles, including 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' in 2027.