Garner to reprise role of Elektra
Jennifer Garner fans have a super reason to celebrate as the “Elektra” star will reprise her role as the Marvel assassin.
The actor, 51, will be revisiting the role in the third installment of “Deadpool,” due out in theaters next year. The news could be pointing to yet another example of Marvel utilizing the multiverse, as Garner initially played the role for Fox properties.
Garner first appeared as Elektra in 2003’s “Daredevil,” alongside
Ben Affleck in the titular role. Garner’s character later got her own spinoff with the headlining role in 2005’s “Elektra,” though the film was ultimately not a critical or commercial success.
Now, fans are excited to see Garner get a bit of redemption after nearly 20 years.
Not only is the part of Elektra familiar territory for the actor but so too is working with “Deadpool” himself, Ryan Reynolds, and director Shawn Levy, who co-wrote the script.
Reynolds, 46, starred in last year’s Netflix sci-fi drama “The Adam Project,” which was helmed by Levy. The film, involving time travelers, saw Garner play the mother to the young version of Reynolds’ Adam.
Chapman makes history:
Tracy Chapman has made history as the first Black woman with a sole songwriting credit on a No. 1 country hit after Luke Combs’ cover of “Fast Car” topped Billboard charts.
More than three decades after Chapman’s “Fast
Car” dropped as the first single of her eponymous debut album, the song is making a comeback. “Fast Car” drove to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart when Combs released a cover of the 1988
folk-soul hit, which tells the harrowing story of a woman trying to escape poverty and create a life different from the one she has always known.
Combs’ cover also reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It’s the first pop cover to top the country charts in 15 years.
“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman told Billboard on Thursday. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.’ ”
Styles struck by object while performing:
Harry Styles was hit in the face with an object while performing Saturday in Vienna.
Styles, 29, was walking along the stage when he was struck by the unclear object, according to videos posted online.
The pop star immediately
stopped, bent over and grabbed his face in obvious pain. He then slowly ascended a few stairs and apparently walked backstage.
Styles recovered and finished the concert, according to fan accounts online. He did not immediately comment on the incident Sunday.
The former One Direction member is the latest music star to be struck with an object while performing onstage. Styles has also dealt with similar assaults in the past.
July 11 birthdays: Actor Bruce McGill is 73. Actor Stephen Lang is 71. Actor Mindy Sterling is 70. Singer Michael Rose is 66. Guitarist Richie Sambora is 64. Actor Lisa Rinna is
60. Actor Greg Grunberg is
57. Actor Justin Chambers is 53. Actor Leisha Hailey is 52. Rapper Lil’ Kim is 49. Actor David Henrie is 34. Singer Alessia Cara is 27.