Summary
Ben Affleck’s Daredevil gets a majorMarvelnod through Jennifer Garner’s Elektra costume, as revealed in newDeadpool & Wolverineconcept art.Deadpool & Wolverine, which has already become one of the biggest hits of 2024, served not only as a new beginning for Wade Wilson in the MCU but also as a celebration of the Fox-Marvel era. With the manyMarvel cameos inDeadpool & Wolverine,players like Wesley Snipes' Blade and Garner’s Elektra came into the fold for the big multiverse story.
Jonay Bacallado, who worked onDeadpool & Wolverineas a senior costume illustrator, recently revealed on Instagram a new look at concept art for Garner’s Elektra costume. In his detailed post, Bacallado reveals that there is also a big nod to Affleck’s version of Daredevil in Elektra’s movie design, via the belt on the suit.
According to theDeadpool & Wolverinedirector, Shawn Levy, they had a list of nearly 70 Marvel characters in consideration, with Affleck’s Daredevil being one of them. However, there were never any official attempts to attempt to get Affleck back forDeadpool & Wolverine.
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How Jennifer Garner’s Elektra Could Still Get Her Full Concept Art Suit
Giventhe ending ofDeadpool & Wolverine, more stories with Garner’s Elektra are within the realm of possibility. It was strongly hinted that Elektra got out of the Void, thanks to the TVA, and was sent back to her universe. With The Multiverse Saga still going on for another Phase, this begs the question of whether or not Garner could not only return as Elektra, but also get the version of her costume with sleeves previously designed for her final look.
The MCU is currently building towardsAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, which will more than likely featurethe return of many Marvel legacy heroes, which could and should include Garner’s version of Elektra. As there are bound to be massive showdowns against Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, the version of the suit that Garner didn’t have inDeadpool & Wolverinecould instead be saved for her hypothetical Elektra return. From a story perspective, it could also reflect Elektra’s progression as a hero back in her universe after her time in the Void.
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It’s also crucial to remember thatAvengers: Secret Warswill likely be the last time many of these actors will be able to play their respective Marvel characters. SinceAvengers: Secret Warswill reportedly lead to a soft reboot of the MCU, it may suggest that various universes will collide to become one new reality. Hopefully, if that is the case, Garner’s Elektra will ideally be brought back for the bigAvengersfilms in Phase 6 after her successful return inDeadpool & Wolverine.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
