Summary
The MCU looks to be adding a long-awaited character to the franchise with the rumored casting ofGhost Rider. Fans have been asking for Ghost Rider to join theMCUfor years, with numerous actors seen in fan castings and speculation. Names likeThe Walking Dead’sNorman Reedus,Supernatural’sJensen Ackles, and evenJohn Wickstar 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 notedLa La LandandBarbiestar for the role of Ghost Rider. The Russo brothers have been hard atwork onAvengers: 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 inAvengers: Doomsday.
According to a new rumor fromDanielRPK(viaupdates4marvel), 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 InAvengers: Doomsday, And Who Will Play Him?
Avengers: Doomsdaywill be the next massive team-up film for the MCU.Spider-Man: Brand New Dayis building its own eclectic cast, with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk said to be involved, butDoomsdaywill be tackling monumental stakeswith as many characters as they can get, hoping to recreate the thrills ofAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame. When it comes to tentpole movies likeDoomsday, 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, whichcould include Doctor Strangeand 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 onGhost Rider’scasting will be forthcoming asAvengers: Doomsdaycontinues production and the MCU looks to recover from recent criticisms with movies likeThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.
