Marvel announces Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, a new Black Panther, and more
Marvel Studios announced several major casting and release updates at Comic-Con, including Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and a new Black Panther actor. The studio also confirmed the return of Hayley Atwell and provided updates on upcoming Avengers projects.
Why it matters
These announcements shape the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which remains a dominant force in global entertainment and pop culture.
While perhaps less dramatic than in years past, Marvel nonetheless had some big reveals lined up for Comic-Con. The highest profile was certainly the announcement that Ryan Gosling would be joining the MCU as Ghost Rider, with the Shawn Levy-directed (Deadpool & Wolverine) standalone feature set to drop sometime in 2028.
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