Ryan Gosling to Play Ghost Rider in Marvel Cinematic Universe
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ryan Gosling is set to portray Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- He will reunite with director Shawn Levy for the film, slated for a 2028 release.
- Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige also announced that "Avengers: Endgame" will be re-released with new scenes connecting to "Avengers: Doomsday."
Ryan Gosling is officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, taking on the iconic role of Ghost Rider. This casting marks a reunion with director Shawn Levy, who previously worked with Gosling on "Star Wars: Starfighter." The film is anticipated to hit screens in 2028.
During a presentation, Gosling expressed his long-held desire to play the character and acknowledged Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Notably, Gosling's partner, Eva Mendes, starred alongside Nicolas Cage in the first "Ghost Rider" film released in 2007, predating the MCU's inception with "Iron Man" the following year.
While the "Ghost Rider" film rights eventually returned to Marvel, the character has yet to make an appearance in the MCU. This upcoming project will mark Ghost Rider's debut in the cinematic universe.
In related news, Kevin Feige also announced that "Avengers: Endgame" will receive a theatrical re-release on September 25th. This re-release will feature previously unseen scenes intended to bridge the narrative gap to "Avengers: Doomsday," which is scheduled for release on December 18th.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.