Jennifer Garner made a surprise cameo in the superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine, reprising her role as Elecktra from the Daredevil series. The cameo included a meta joke referencing her real-life divorce from Ben Affleck. Garner's character, Elecktra, appears in the movie's third act to help heroes evade a dangerous situation.
The joke in question involves Elecktra nonchalantly responding to Deadpool's condolences about losing her longtime love, hinting at her divorce from Affleck. Garner and Affleck first met on the set of Daredevil in 2003, eventually marrying in 2005 and divorcing in 2018. Despite their split, the former couple has maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship for their three children.
Garner's return as Elecktra in Deadpool & Wolverine marked her first appearance as the character since the 2005 solo film, which was not well-received. Garner has since enjoyed a successful career in both television and film, starring in projects like Alias, Juno, and Love Simon.
While rumors of Garner's cameo had been circulating for some time, her appearance in the film was a pleasant surprise for fans. The actress has expressed her admiration for the evolution of Marvel films under Kevin Feige's leadership, contrasting her experience with the Daredevil franchise.
Regarding the possibility of Affleck and Garner reprising their Daredevil roles in future projects, it seems unlikely. Affleck has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the original Daredevil film and has since moved on to portray Batman in the DC universe.
Charlie Cox, who portrayed Daredevil in the Netflix series, has continued to embody the character in various Marvel projects. In July 2022, it was announced that Cox's version of Daredevil would receive his own Disney+ series, receiving praise from Affleck for his portrayal.
Deadpool & Wolverine is currently showing in theaters, offering fans a blend of action, humor, and unexpected cameos like Garner's Elecktra.
