London, July 13 -- Actress Julia Garner, who is set to play the role of Silver Surfer in the upcoming film 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', responded to the backlash the makers received for casting a female for the iconic role, reported Variety.

During the London premiere of the film, while speaking to the BBC, as quoted by Variety, Garner was asked about the initial response from some fans who thought a man should play the Silver Surfer.

The 'Wolf Man' star said she didn't pay much mind to the discourse and focused on delivering her best version of the character.

"I said, 'I'm just going to still do my job,'" she said of the backlash. She also highlighted the variation of her character from the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four (2007)...