The Marvel Cinematic Universe is moving mountains to bring new faces to fit the fan-favorite comics and they look righteously hell-bent on delivering nothing but success. Following the attempts to revitalize MCU’s film slate with fresh additions and quality releases, the headlines bore in caps that the Ozark star, Julia Garner, is set to debut as the next Silver Surfer. As fans were just gripping with the announcement, another actress, Keke Palmer, took the limelight with Marvel’s focus on her and speculations building from fan-casting her as this X-Men character.

In the latest retrievals of fan theories, the light has been brought upon Keke Palmer after Daniel Richtman alleged that the MCU might be seeking her for a big role. Although an official word for the same still awaits, fans could not resist imagining a what-if situation by putting Palmer in the shoes of Rogue, the X-Woman with a post by X-Men Updates on X. While the fan-casting was wild with Palmer flaunting similar hair tresses, it was not enough to convince all the comic fans.

For context, Rogue is a mutant who has forever suffered to control her powers that absorb psyches and abilities with a mere touch. Initially, she was portrayed as an unwilling supervillain, but later, she emerged as a superhero upon joining the X-Men. Rogue also has a distinct brown hairdo with white streaks that sets her apart appearance-wise.

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For comic fans, however, the fan-casting got them divulging mixed reactions, with some accepting the choice wholeheartedly but others not so much.

When Julia Garner was chosen to portray Silver Surfer, it elicited a mixed reaction from fans. However, with Keke Palmer potentially in the role of Rogue, the response seems even more divided. Some fans appreciated the attention to detail in the casting choice, while others strongly opposed it, citing concerns about the MCU's perceived reliance on "race swaps".

Comic enthusiasts who prioritize faithful adaptation were particularly displeased, although some suggested considering Palmer for a different character from the comics. 

The issue of comic accuracy is frequently contentious in adaptations, with fans often comparing actors' physicality to capture the essence of the characters they portray. However, since Palmer's role has not been officially confirmed and remains speculative fan-casting, fans can find solace, while the creators may take their feedback into account. Ultimately, it is the audience that these adaptations aim to satisfy, making their opinions crucial for the makers to consider.

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