Summary

• Jennifer Garner's impressive training regimen for Deadpool & Wolverine showcases her dedication to reprising Elektra.
• Garner's physical transformation and skillset promise a more authentic and thrilling portrayal of Elektra this time around.
• Deadpool & Wolverine has given Jennifer Garner a chance to redeem Elektra, with critics praising her performances and dynamic fight scenes.

Jennifer Garner has shared a video of her impressive training regime for the MCU timeline. Garner first played Elektra in 2003’s Daredevil, starring opposite Ben Affleck in the title role. As with many others, appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine allowed Garner to give her character a more satisfying ending, and her brutal training reflects her dedication to this.

Jennifer Garner was captivating as Elektra in Daredevil and could often be seen performing several awe-inspiring maneuvers with Elektra’s weapon of choice - the sais. The iconic training sequence set to Evanescence’s “Bring Me To Life” was especially thrilling and allowed Garner to truly show off her skills with the weapon. Though Daredevil is not thought of especially fondly now, it was a relative success upon its release, prompting a spin-off centered on Elektra. Elektra fared even worse and sadly put an end to Garner’s tenure as Elektra - at least until 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine.

Jennifer Garner Released A BTS Video Of Her Prep To Return As Elektra

Jennifer Garner shared a behind-the-scenes video of her training regimen for her return as Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine that is nothing short of inspiring. The video, titled “Becoming Elektra,” showcases her dedication and the extensive physical and weapons training she underwent to reprise her role. The intensive montage features Garner’s workouts, martial arts drills, and meticulous weapons training. Garner also notes in the description that she hasn’t used her iconic sai since 2004.

In both Daredevil and Elektra, Garner performs the sequences with Elektra’s iconic weapons herself. In her training video for Deadpool & Wolverine, Garner can be seen wielding her sai with precision, engaging in rigorous fight choreography, and performing stunts that highlight her agility and strength. The dedication she brings to her role is evident, and it's clear that she's committed to doing Elektra justice this time around. Garner's intensive training demonstrates her devotion to the role and is even more remarkable considering it's been 20 years since she last had to be "Marvel fit."

Jennifer Garner's Sai Action Is Exactly What I Wanted In Deadpool & Wolverine

Seeing Jennifer Garner back in action as Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine was a dream come true for many. Her portrayal of Elektra in the early 2000s was met with mixed reactions, but there's no denying that her action scenes were always a highlight. In Deadpool & Wolverine, Garner's action sequences finally live up to their potential, combining her years of experience with modern filmmaking techniques to deliver some of the most exhilarating fight scenes in the film.

Garner's mastery of the sai is particularly noteworthy. The BTS video showed her dedicating countless hours to perfecting her technique, and the results are as spectacular as they were for Daredevil. Her movements are fluid yet powerful, embodying the deadly grace that Elektra is known for. The fight choreography is intricate, making full use of her athletic prowess and martial arts training.

How Jennifer Garner's Return In Deadpool & Wolverine Redeemed Her Elektra

Jennifer Garner's previous outing as Elektra in the 2005 solo movie was far from successful. The film was a critical and commercial disappointment, with many pointing to its lackluster script and direction. Despite Garner's best efforts, the movie failed to capture the essence of the character and left many fans feeling underwhelmed. It certainly failed to recapture what made her character so interesting in Daredevil.

However, Garner’s return in Deadpool & Wolverine has given her a chance to redeem Elektra, and she has seized the opportunity with both hands. Deadpool & Wolverine has not only become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time but also a cultural phenomenon - thanks in part to the stellar cast and their dynamic performances. With the thrilling fight scenes and more mature depiction of the famed Marvel assassin, Garner has finally given the character the ending she deserves. Garner even notes this in her Instagram video, where she says:

I didn’t know that Elektra and I needed an ending, but Shawn [Levy] and Ryan [Reynolds] did. They are gifted in many ways, but seeing and elevating people around them is at the top of the list.

Indeed, Garner’s role in Deadpool & Wolverine has been widely praised. In fact, many critics agree that she has finally done justice to Elektra. Like many other Deadpool & Wolverine cameos, this one helped to give characters from early Marvel movies from the 2000s the proper ending they deserved.

Source: jennifer.garner

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