'Elektra Forever': Ryan Reynolds praises 'Deadpool & Wolverine' co-star Jennifer Garner in heartfelt post
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Ryan Reynolds is all praises for co-star Jennifer Garner as he continues to give special thanks to the A-list celebrities who have made cameos in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.
Reynolds, 47, expressed his gratitude on social media to co-star Garner, 52, who played Elektra once again (after debuting in 2005) in the most recent 'Deadpool' movie.
Ryan Reynolds calls Jennifer Garner his 'favorite people' in heartfelt message
The 'Deadpool' star gave Jennifer Garner a heartfelt shout-out on Tuesday, August 6, as he posted a carousel of pictures on his Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) feed from the set of the recently released movie.
Reynolds posted a slide show on Instagram including images of Garner from the film, with one picture of them posing with Wesley Snipes, who reprised his role of Blade in the film.
Along with a final black-and-white image of Garner grinning at the camera, there was another picture of Reynolds and Garner laughing with filmmaker Shawn Levy.
"This @jennifer.garner person. She has a blackbelt in nice, but has inside her, an unblinking hurricane of vengeance™️," Reynolds began the post.
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He added, "I’ve worked with Jen twice now. She brings a completely different scope of skills to each movie but can’t hide one detail… I don’t care how talented someone is, you can’t hide humanity."
"She’s not only one of my favorite performers, she’s one of my favorite people. I love her and I will now and always, owe her one. Or five. What a baller. #ElektraForever," Reynolds concluded the post.
Garner resprised Elektra Natchios in the recently released 'Deadpool & Wolverine', which is currently showing in theaters.
This Jen Garner person. She has a black belt in kindness but has inside her: an unblinking hurricane of vengeance™️.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 6, 2024
I’ve worked with Jen twice now. She brings a completely different scope of skills to each movie but can’t hide one detail: I don’t care how talented someone is…… pic.twitter.com/H4dMUuJXAl
Reynolds also thanked Channing Tatum for playing the part of Gambit/Remy LeBeau in the movie, which fulfilled his dream of playing an 'X-Men' character that the 44-year-old had spent more than ten years trying to bring to the big screen, per People.
Reynolds praised the 62-year-old Snipes earlier for his influential performance as Blade, a character he originated in the 1998 film.
Jennifer Garner reacts to Ryan Reynolds' sweet social media compliment
Shortly afterward, Ryan Reynolds's former co-star from 2002’s 'The Adam Project', thanked him for his pleasant remarks.
Garner shared the image on her Instagram Stories along with the statement, "I'll fight bad guys for you any day, @vancityreynolds, thank you so much for having me and for your years of kindness and generosity."
The 'Yes Day' actress also acknowledged stunt double Shauna Duggins, posting a picture of the two on her Instagram Stories along with the caption, "Twenty four years and three Elektras together and you are better than ever, @shaunaduggins."
Fans laud Ryan Reynolds for 'this massive throwback'
Social media users flocked to the comment section to laud the 'Deadpool' star for his continued appreciation posts, as one X user wrote, "Thanks for this massive throwback Ryan".
A user added, "I loved her in the tv series Alias! She was so badass in that show."
"She seems like someone who could take you down or bring you muffins. 50/50 chance on any given day," quipped one.
Another praised Reynolds and wrote, "Appreciate you for spending time at The Prospector Theater last week. My mom works there and it’s the best job she’s ever had. You had a huge impact on so many people".
"Thank you so much Ryan, You have no idea how long we've waited for this," exclaimed another.
Thanks for this massive throwback Ryan pic.twitter.com/VSLtEWlWI5
— Fernansh Era (@BrunoFernanshh) August 6, 2024
I loved her in the tv series Alias! She was so badass in that show.
— Odee (@OdetteMason13) August 6, 2024
She seems like someone who could take you down or bring you muffins. 50/50 chance on any given day.
— Natalie F Danelishen (@Chesschick01) August 6, 2024
Appreciate you for spending time at The Prospector Theater last week. My mom works there and it’s the best job she’s ever had. You had a huge impact on so many people pic.twitter.com/PZnuInv2dA
— Mike Dro (@MikeDro_) August 6, 2024
Thank you so much Ryan, You have no idea how long we've waited for this.
— Mia ❄️ (@Mialygosa) August 6, 2024
American journalist and presenter Katie Couric commented on Instagram, "Dynamic duo. Two nicest people ever. ❤️❤️"
"She’s the best. Love her. She was so great in the film!!" exclaimed actor Bart Johnson.
Another Instagram follower commented, "It’s wonderful that not only this movie was filled with all the cameos but each of them get an individual post showing how much they were appreciated".
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