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The decision to cast a female actor as Silver Surfer aligns with Marvel’s ongoing efforts to diversify its character lineup. However, it has also reignited debate among fans about whether these creative directions are driven by storytelling needs or more by ideological motives.
Critics argue that Marvel's focus on gender swaps and political correctness often neglects character consistency and storytelling depth. The fact that this news broke shortly after Disney CEO Bob Iger publicly declared that Marvel was "getting back to business as usual" adds an extra layer of intrigue, suggesting that these creative choices might be part of a broader branding or strategic shift.