‘Deadpool 3’ has been listed as one of the best movies of 2024 for its story, characters and of course, the incredible costumes created by the designers. However, Elektra’s is hiding a secret that was recently revealed.
Jennifer Garner to wear a more comic book-like costume for ‘Deadpool 3’
The superheroine, an Okinawan sai expert, wore a wine-colored outfit with bracelets on both hands. Although her outfit was perfect for the film, another outfit was designed for Jennifer Garner to wear in her role, but it never saw the light of day.
According to the “Screenrant” portal, John Staub, the senior illustrator at Marvel Studios, was responsible for the costume design for Elektra. Although his proposal would have brought out the character, it was ultimately rejected.
It was on Instagram where the expert showed his sketches a few days ago, which will be captured in the book “The Art of Deadpool & Wolverine”. In them, Jennifer Garner models the suit in an iconic pose under the moonlight.
Differences between Elektra’s ‘Deadpool 3’ look
If we compare the suit that appeared in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ side by side, we can notice quite a few differences. First, the color of the original suit is a dull reddish, while Staub chose to emphasize that tone more. Another difference is that the costume’s concept art shows Elektra with brown-toned leather pieces, such as a skirt, a detail that was absent from the final version.
Additionally, in the original concept, Elektra was to wear a scarf on her head and her bracelets would be larger, giving the outfit a rougher and even post-apocalyptic style, similar to what she maintains in the Marvel comics. This aesthetic change would have provided a bolder and more faithful version of the character’s graphic history.
The leaked design has caused mixed reactions among comic book fans. Some would have preferred to see Garner in this more daring look, while others believe that the costume that was eventually used in the film was more in line with the style of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
At this time, the exact reason John Staub’s final design was not used is unknown, but it is speculated that it may have been due to the actress’ preference or a decision by the studio to show Elektra in a similar style. the one he had for more than 20 years.
Some observers have even pointed out that Garner’s costume in ‘Deadpool 3’ is similar to what Daredevil wore in his own film, leading to speculation that the designers could have been inspired by this look to create Elektra’s costume , strengthening the relationship between the two characters.
Which of the two designs do you like better?
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