Jennifer Garner shares her experience as Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan calls her "legendary"

The internet is still buzzing about Jennifer Garner's unexpected cameo as Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine. Nearly two weeks after the film's release, the actress has finally spilled the beans on how she ended up back in the iconic role after a 19-year hiatus. Garner took to Instagram to share the exciting story behind her return.

Jennifer shared a video of her training for the role of Elektra and recalled how she got the role in the superhit Marvel film. She wrote in the caption, "I remember the moment @slevydirect and @vancityreynolds had the idea for Elektra Natchios to show up in @deadpoolmovie 3— we were on the set of The Adam Project and they gave each other this look they have that can communicate an idea, 20 pages of dialogue, nuclear codes— there is a crazy artistic kismet between those two."

She continued saying that she never thought of herself as fit for acting in a Marvel film. "Other than trying to convince my kids’ preschool buddies that I was secretly a ninja, I hadn’t picked up Elektra’s sais since 2004; I was fit, but not @marvel fit," the post read.

Jennifer Garner and her stunt double, Shauna Duggins, underwent a rigorous training regimen to prepare for the Elektra role. The duo dedicated themselves to intense physical conditioning, including daily workouts with trainer Beth Nicely, boxing sessions with Flvco Pichardo, and numerous high-energy workouts led by Peloton's Becs Gentry. "As this impossible dream became reality, my bestie and OG stunt double @shaunaduggins and I amped up our training, led by @bethjnicely at @thelimitfit: 1x/day, plus whatever homework she assigned for a second workout. Boxing 3x/ week with @flvcothefuture from @matchroomxchurchillgym. And lots and lots of @onepeloton’s @becsgentry. We had #SuperHeroSummer over here, twirling sais in the backyard and laughing at our sore old bodies," her post continued.

Jennifer concluded the appreciation post by expressing her gratitude to Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds for giving Elektra a second chance. The actress acknowledged their pivotal role in bringing the beloved character back to the screen after a long hiatus. "I didn’t know that Elektra and I needed an ending, but Shawn and Ryan did. They are gifted in many ways, but seeing and elevating people around them is at the top of the list. Shauna and I were in heaven on set with them, with my old pal @thehughjackman, @dafnekeen, @channingtatum, @realwesleysnipes. Shooting the fight was so fun, being there all together—truly like a dream. I’m proud of my friends and grateful to be up there with them. Thank you doesn’t cut it, guys, but it’s a good placeholder until I figure out what does."