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This critique extends to industry executives and creative heads who, critics argue, have lost touch with the source material. Notable is the fixation on casting choices often driven by social mandates rather than character fidelity—seen in debates over race or gender swaps in characters like Silver Surfer or the inability to adapt the core qualities of iconic heroes to the screen. Critics stress that such decisions betray fans’ expectations and the fundamental nature of these characters, resulting in films that feel disconnected from their roots.