Summary
- Ghost Rider has long been speculated to join the MCU, with names like Norman Reedus and Keanu Reeves mentioned.
- Ryan Gosling was recently rumored as a Marvel frontrunner, and the character may appear in Avengers: Doomsday.
- A new rumor suggests that Marvel Studios has officially cast the role of Ghost Rider in the MCU.
The MCU looks to be adding a long-awaited character to the franchise with the rumored casting of Ghost Rider. Fans have been asking for Ghost Rider to join the MCU for years, with numerous actors seen in fan castings and speculation. Names like The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus, Supernatural's Jensen Ackles, and even John Wick star Keanu Reeves have been thrown around for the role, specifically the Johnny Blaze iteration, with his noted black leather, motorcycle, and flaming skull.
Recent rumors pointed toward Ryan Gosling, with Marvel said to be eyeing the noted La La Land and Barbie star for the role of Ghost Rider. The Russo brothers have been hard at work on Avengers: Doomsday, which is currently in production. Speculation states that Ghost Rider is intended to be part of the project, which is also set to feature a massive cast of characters, like Anthony Mackie's return as Captain America, The Fantastic Four, and even Robert Downey Jr. As Doctor Doom. It now looks like fans may finally be able to add Ghost Rider to the growing roster of MCU heroes, who could make his debut in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel: 27 Confirmed Characters In Avengers Doomsday
Many characters are confirmed to be in the MCU's Avengers: Doomsday, from pre-MCU heroes like Professor X to newer ones like The Fantastic Four.
According to a new rumor from DanielRPK (via updates4marvel), a noted industry insider, Marvel Studios has officially cast an actor to play Ghost Rider in the MCU. The downside to the rumor is that the actor's name is still under wraps, and there is currently no word on when it will be revealed.
Will Ghost Rider Appear In Avengers: Doomsday, And Who Will Play Him?
Avengers: Doomsday will be the next massive team-up film for the MCU. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is building its own eclectic cast, with Jon Bernthal's Punisher and Mark Ruffalo's Hulk said to be involved, but Doomsday will be tackling monumental stakes with as many characters as they can get, hoping to recreate the thrills of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. When it comes to tentpole movies like Doomsday, Marvel is likely to pull out all the stops, with the addition of Ghost Rider being an exceptional way to do that for fans, especially after teasing it for years.
Ghost Rider joining the MCU could also point toward further rumors of a supernatural event involving Sacha Baron Cohen's Mephisto and the debut of the Midnight Sons. While that remains to be seen, a presence like Ghost Rider on the team would further add to the notoriety of the team, which could include Doctor Strange and Blade. A notable actor in the role would help Ghost Rider's debut be impactful, and if the casting stays in line with recent rumors, Ryan Gosling may be the one who landed the role, but that remains to be seen. Marvel could also keep the casting a secret for some time, as they have shocked fans with surprise announcements before. Further details on Ghost Rider's casting will be forthcoming as Avengers: Doomsday continues production and the MCU looks to recover from recent criticisms with movies like The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
- First Film
- Iron Man
- Latest Film
- Marvels
- Cast
- Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Tom Hiddleston, Iman Vellani
- TV Show(s)
- WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk
Source: DanielRPK (via updates4marvel)