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Join Telegram ChannelJennifer Garner took some time in the gym to reprise her role as Elektra in the new “Deadpool & Wolverine” movie.
On Monday, Garner took to Instagram to explain that she was in shape 20 years ago while filming “Elektra,” but that level of fitness wasn't going to cut it for a Marvel movie.
In the video, Garner, 52, shows herself performing tough exercises that help her get in shape for her action-packed cameo. The actress recalls the moment Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy approached her with the idea of reprising her role for the third “Deadpool” movie.
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Jennifer Garner followed an extreme fitness regimen to get into 'Marvel' shape. (Getty Images/Jennifer Garner Instagram)
“We were on the set of ‘The Adam Project,’ and they were giving each other that look they have that can communicate an idea, 20 pages of dialogue, nuclear codes — there’s a crazy artistic destiny between these two,” Garner captioned her post.
“Aside from trying to convince my kids' preschool friends that I was secretly a ninja, I hadn't picked up Elektra's sass since 2004; I was in shape, but not in Marvel shape,” she continued.
“I was in shape, but not in shape for Marvel.”
Garner explained that she incorporated swimming, weightlifting, boxing, running, trampolining and balance exercises to prepare for Elektra's return.
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Jennifer Garner at the premiere of “Elektra” in 2005. (John Shearer/WireImage)
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“I didn’t know Elektra and I needed an ending, but Shawn and Ryan did. They are gifted in so many ways, but seeing and uplifting the people around them is at the top of the list,” Garner continued. “Shauna and I were in heaven on set with them, along with my old friend @thehughjackman, @dafnekeen, @channingtatum, @realwesleysnipes. Filming the fight was so much fun, being there together – truly like a dream.”
The actress concluded: “I'm proud of my friends and grateful to be up there with them. A simple thank you isn't enough, guys, but it's a good substitute until I find what will.”
Colin Farrell, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck starred in the 2003 film “Daredevil.” (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Garner first starred as Elektra in the 2003 film “Daredevil,” alongside her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. In 2005, she had her own film.
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Fans took to Garner's comments section to compliment her on her workout routine.
Oliva Wilde wrote: “You are such a badass.” Eva Longoria added: “Wow! This is amazing! You never cease to amaze me!”
Jennifer Garner has received praise from her peers and fans on her Instagram. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
“You pumpkins lifting weights might be the best thing I've ever seen,” another user added.
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Jennifer Garner's fitness trainer Beth Nicely also left her some words of encouragement: “You are the REAL Jennifer Garner. A true inspiration. Working out is absolutely the BEST. I am so proud of you!!!”