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Affleck's Daredevil Fears: Dork or Daredevil?
28 Oct
Summary
- Ben Affleck feared looking goofy during Daredevil action scenes.
- Jennifer Garner's Alias experience aided her Daredevil role.
- Affleck later wished for Kevin Feige's guidance on Daredevil.
Ben Affleck, reflecting on the 2003 film Daredevil, admitted he frequently worried about his appearance during action sequences. The actor confessed to concerns about looking 'goofy' while performing stunts alongside co-star Jennifer Garner. Affleck recalled specific scenes, like a playground fight, where the choreography felt particularly awkward.
Jennifer Garner, who previously starred as Sydney Bristow in Alias, brought significant action experience to her role as Elektra. She was noted for her comfort with the fight choreography. Despite Affleck's own background in action films, he found battling a trained assassin in a playground a unique challenge.
In hindsight, Affleck has expressed some regret about the film's creative decisions. He notably mentioned wishing he had consulted with Kevin Feige for more guidance during Daredevil's production. The 2003 movie has been noted for some peculiar creative choices, though it remains a rewatchable film for some.
Garner reprised her role as Elektra in her own 2005 film and later appeared as the character in 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine. The former couple has spoken positively about their on-screen collaboration and even considered a reunion for Affleck's film Animals.
