Exclusive: Jennifer Garner Is Set to Reprise Elektra Role in Marvel’s ‘Deadpool 3’

Jennifer Garner, known for her roles as Elektra Natchios in ‘Daredevil‘ (2003) and ‘Elektra‘ (2005), will be returning as the character in Marvel’s ‘Deadpool 3’, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This reprisal comes after a 20-year gap.

In the film ‘Daredevil,’ Garner played Elektra, a skilled assassin and love interest of the main character, Matt Murdock/Daredevil, played by Ben Affleck. Garner shows Elektra’s acrobatic abilities, combat skills, and conflicted nature. She reprised the role in the spin-off film “Elektra,” where Elektra faces new challenges while protecting a young girl with special abilities. It is also confirmed that Affleck’s Daredevil is also returning in ‘Deadpool 3’.

Who is Elektra in Marvel Comics?

In Marvel Comics, Elektra Natchios is associated with the Daredevil series. Elektra was created by writer Frank Miller and artist Klaus Janson and made her first appearance in Daredevil #190 in 1983. Elektra is a highly skilled assassin and martial artist. She is known for her exceptional agility, reflexes, and proficiency in various forms of combat, including the use of bladed weapons. Elektra has a complex and often tumultuous relationship with the character Daredevil, with whom she shares a romantic connection.

The film is directed by Shawn Levy. In the film, Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool, alongside Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa Carlysle, Stefan Kapičić as Piotr Rasputin/Colossus, Rob Delaney as Peter, Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and new additions Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen. The script is penned by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Reynolds, and Levy. Recently, The first look at Ryan Reynolds in the Deadpool costume for Marvel’s ‘Deadpool 3‘ has leaked online.

What is the Plot of ‘Deadpool 3’?

According to the film’s plot: In Deadpool 3, Wade Wilson/Deadpool is arrested for time crimes involving Cable’s device in Deadpool 2. The TVA returns Cable to his original time and confiscates his time travel technology. Deadpool gets leniency and helps the TVA on a mission. Wanda’s spirit inhabits another Wanda’s body, leading to a new world where Magneto rules and mutants are the majority. Logan hijacks the TVA device to change history and ends up in different Fox worlds. Deadpool enlists Fox’s (X-men) heroes in a fight against Magneto, resulting in chaos and casualties. Wanda is depowered and banished by the TVA, and Deadpool and others are sent to the main MCU timeline. Logan searches for mutants while Deadpool finds Blind Al in his bed.

Release Date of ‘Deadpool 3’?

Recently, the release date of ‘Deadpool 3’ has been shifted from November 8, 2024, to May 3, 2024.