Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
Marvel Studios has officially announced that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a new film set for release in 2028. Directed by Shawn Levy, the project was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con.
Why it matters
This announcement is a significant development for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, confirming long-standing rumors about the character's integration into the franchise.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images By Alex Smith Published 14 minutes ago Actor Ryan Gosling will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the titular character in a new Ghost Rider film, the company has announced.
Speaking during the surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, Gosling said it is a character he has "wanted to play for a very long time".
The film is due to be released in 2028, and will be the third about the motorcycle-riding anti-hero.
It will follow the 2007 film of the same name starring Nicolas Cage, and its follow-up, 2011's Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.
Before making the big reveal on stage at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said he had often been asked when Gosling would join the MCU.
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