Ryan Gosling to star as Ghost Rider in upcoming Marvel film

Ryan Gosling is officially entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, taking on the iconic role of Ghost Rider. The casting news was a major highlight at Comic-Con International, where Gosling joined Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige on stage to the thunderous applause of thousands of fans. The film is slated for release in 2028, reuniting Gosling with director Shawn Levy, who previously worked with the actor on "Star Wars: Starfighter."

Gosling's connection to the Ghost Rider character has a prior link through his partner, Eva Mendes, who starred alongside Nicolas Cage in the original "Ghost Rider" film released in 2007. While the film rights for the character have since returned to Marvel, Ghost Rider has yet to make an appearance in the MCU, making Gosling's portrayal a highly anticipated debut.

The panel also provided updates on upcoming Avengers films. Feige announced that "Avengers: Endgame," originally released in 2019, will be re-released in theaters on September 25th. This special edition will feature new footage designed to bridge the gap to the next major Avengers installment, "Avengers: Doomsday," which is scheduled for release on December 18th. The announcement generated significant excitement among the attendees, many of whom had waited over a day for access to the highly anticipated panel.