Why Do So Many Actors Want To Play Ghost Rider When He"s Never Had A Great Movie?
Summary
Nicolas Cage previously played Johnny Blaze's Ghost Rider in his eponymous 2007 movie, and its 2012 sequel, while Gabriel Luna portrayed Robbie Reyes' Ghost Rider in Marvel Television's Agents of SHIELD. Neither of these depictions are considered canon to the MCU's main continuity, however, opening the door for a new iteration of Ghost Rider to pop up. This seems likely to happen before the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga, which could allow Ghost Rider to become one of the MCU's most significant new heroes.
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Ghost Rider Is A Hugely Popular MCU Hero Dream Role Three Huge Names Have Expressed Interest In Portraying Ghost Rider In The MCU![]()
If Ghost Rider's MCU debut is right around the corner, there are several potential candidates who could deliver the powerful hero in live-action. Perhaps most notably, Ryan Gosling has been very vocal about his desire to bring the Spirit of Vengeance to life in the MCU, most recently reiterating the fact on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. Marvel boss Kevin Feige even endorsed Gosling's casting in the MCU, noting that he'd "love to find a place for him in the MCU," (via Variety). Academy Award-nominee Gosling isn't the only actor in the running, however.
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has been fan-cast as Ghost Rider for several years, and has expressed interest in the role, dating back to 2018's Walker Stalker Con, which saw him state, "Ghost Rider would be fun," (via Comicbook.com). This sentiment was repeated in a 2021 conversation with Comicbook.com, where Reedus straightforwardly stated, "I want to play Ghost Rider." During a 2022 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, legendary actor Keanu Reeves also claimed Ghost Rider was his childhood dream role, making the flame-skulled hero one of the most sought-after characters.
Other actors who have been fan-cast as the MCU's Ghost Rider include Jensen Ackles, Charlie Hunnam, Boyd Holbrook, and Gabriel Luna, who could return from Agents of SHIELD.
Ghost Rider Is A Marvel Hero With Immense Untapped Movie & TV Potential Nicolas Cage & Gabriel Luna Have Played Different Versions Of Ghost Rider In Live-Action Close The fact that so many esteemed actors want to portray Ghost Rider means there is clearly a desire for the Spirit of Vengeance to debut in the MCU, even though the projects in the character's live-action history haven't been all too successful. In part, this is due to the hero being limited in his previous appearances, relegated to not much more than an action hero. Marvel Comics' Ghost Rider is a combination of many different genres, with elements of dark comedy, horror, and overt science fiction, but these elements have seldom been explored in live-action.
Cage and Luna's portrayals of Ghost Rider showcased some interesting elements, but Marvel Studios can take this character even further to the extreme. Johnny Blaze had a limited run in Ghost Rider and its sequel, while Robbie Reyes was only featured briefly in Agents of SHIELD. Whether he's played by Gosling, Reedus, Reeves, or someone else, Ghost Rider would have more freedom in the MCU proper, allowing him to demonstrate more personality and tap into some of his underused abilities and themes.
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When Ghost Rider Could Appear In The MCU Timeline (& Why An MCU Appearance Would Be A Great Idea) Ghost Rider Could Debut In The MCU Before The End Of The Multiverse Saga![]()
Ghost Rider debuting soon would bring more much-wanted star-power into the MCU.
Ghost Rider has been heavily rumored to be joining the MCU very soon, especially with speculation that Marvel Studios may be setting up the formation of a live-action Midnight Sons team. Ghost Rider is a prominent member of the Midnight Sons in Marvel Comics, so if Phase 6's upcoming Blade movie teases the team, as is suspected, Ghost Rider could debut alongside Mahershala Ali's Daywalker. Since Ghost Rider made his first Marvel Comics appearance in 1972's Marvel Spotlight #5, he could also star in his own live-action Marvel Spotlight series, similarly to Echo and Wonder Man.
Marvel Studios' development of its supernatural and monstrous storylines in the Multiverse Saga has been thrilling, but Ghost Rider is still a missing piece of this narrative. Ghost Rider finally being brought into the MCU will provide a new actor with the opportunity to really make the role their own, separate from Cage and Luna's depictions of the hellish hero. Any number of talented actors want to play the Spirit of Vengeance, so Ghost Rider debuting soon would bring more much-wanted star-power into the MCU.
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Marvel Cinematic Universe The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount's Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
Created by Kevin Feige Upcoming Films Deadpool & Wolverine , Captain America: Brave New World , Thunderbolts (2025) , Blade (2025) , The Fantastic Four (2025) , Avengers: The Kang Dynasty , Avengers: Secret Wars Upcoming TV Shows Agatha: Coven of Chaos , Ironheart , Daredevil: Born Again , Wakanda , Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man , Marvel Zombies , Wonder Man , Vision Quest Upcoming MCU Movies
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26, 2024
Captain America: Brave New World
February 14, 2025
Thunderbolts*
May 5, 2025
The Fantastic Four
July 25, 2025
Blade
November 7, 2025
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
May 1, 2026
Avengers: Secret Wars
May 7, 2027
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- Several high profile actors have expressed their interest in portraying Ghost Rider in the MCU, including Ryan Gosling and Keanu Reeves.
- Ghost Rider's MCU debut can showcase seldom-seen aspects of the character's personality, something that Nicolas Cage and Gabriel Luna's versions failed to do.
- Ghost Rider would be a crucial character in the MCU's supernatural storylines, perhaps joining the widely speculated Midnight Sons team.
Nicolas Cage previously played Johnny Blaze's Ghost Rider in his eponymous 2007 movie, and its 2012 sequel, while Gabriel Luna portrayed Robbie Reyes' Ghost Rider in Marvel Television's Agents of SHIELD. Neither of these depictions are considered canon to the MCU's main continuity, however, opening the door for a new iteration of Ghost Rider to pop up. This seems likely to happen before the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga, which could allow Ghost Rider to become one of the MCU's most significant new heroes.
Related Sorry, But Keanu Reeves' Perfect MCU Casting Is Unlikely After His Contract Comments 10 Years Ago Keanu Reeves is the ideal actor for one specific MCU anti-hero, but his 2014 comments about Marvel Studios roles may reveal an obstacle.Ghost Rider Is A Hugely Popular MCU Hero Dream Role Three Huge Names Have Expressed Interest In Portraying Ghost Rider In The MCU
If Ghost Rider's MCU debut is right around the corner, there are several potential candidates who could deliver the powerful hero in live-action. Perhaps most notably, Ryan Gosling has been very vocal about his desire to bring the Spirit of Vengeance to life in the MCU, most recently reiterating the fact on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. Marvel boss Kevin Feige even endorsed Gosling's casting in the MCU, noting that he'd "love to find a place for him in the MCU," (via Variety). Academy Award-nominee Gosling isn't the only actor in the running, however. The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has been fan-cast as Ghost Rider for several years, and has expressed interest in the role, dating back to 2018's Walker Stalker Con, which saw him state, "Ghost Rider would be fun," (via Comicbook.com). This sentiment was repeated in a 2021 conversation with Comicbook.com, where Reedus straightforwardly stated, "I want to play Ghost Rider." During a 2022 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, legendary actor Keanu Reeves also claimed Ghost Rider was his childhood dream role, making the flame-skulled hero one of the most sought-after characters.
Other actors who have been fan-cast as the MCU's Ghost Rider include Jensen Ackles, Charlie Hunnam, Boyd Holbrook, and Gabriel Luna, who could return from Agents of SHIELD.
Ghost Rider Is A Marvel Hero With Immense Untapped Movie & TV Potential Nicolas Cage & Gabriel Luna Have Played Different Versions Of Ghost Rider In Live-Action Close The fact that so many esteemed actors want to portray Ghost Rider means there is clearly a desire for the Spirit of Vengeance to debut in the MCU, even though the projects in the character's live-action history haven't been all too successful. In part, this is due to the hero being limited in his previous appearances, relegated to not much more than an action hero. Marvel Comics' Ghost Rider is a combination of many different genres, with elements of dark comedy, horror, and overt science fiction, but these elements have seldom been explored in live-action.
Cage and Luna's portrayals of Ghost Rider showcased some interesting elements, but Marvel Studios can take this character even further to the extreme. Johnny Blaze had a limited run in Ghost Rider and its sequel, while Robbie Reyes was only featured briefly in Agents of SHIELD. Whether he's played by Gosling, Reedus, Reeves, or someone else, Ghost Rider would have more freedom in the MCU proper, allowing him to demonstrate more personality and tap into some of his underused abilities and themes.
Related Casting Ghost Rider: 10 Actors Who Could Play Johnny Blaze In The MCU The Marvel Cinematic Universe has plenty of fantastic options when it comes time to cast their version of Ghost Rider, specifically Johnny Blaze. When Ghost Rider Could Appear In The MCU Timeline (& Why An MCU Appearance Would Be A Great Idea) Ghost Rider Could Debut In The MCU Before The End Of The Multiverse Saga
Ghost Rider debuting soon would bring more much-wanted star-power into the MCU. Ghost Rider has been heavily rumored to be joining the MCU very soon, especially with speculation that Marvel Studios may be setting up the formation of a live-action Midnight Sons team. Ghost Rider is a prominent member of the Midnight Sons in Marvel Comics, so if Phase 6's upcoming Blade movie teases the team, as is suspected, Ghost Rider could debut alongside Mahershala Ali's Daywalker. Since Ghost Rider made his first Marvel Comics appearance in 1972's Marvel Spotlight #5, he could also star in his own live-action Marvel Spotlight series, similarly to Echo and Wonder Man.
Marvel Studios' development of its supernatural and monstrous storylines in the Multiverse Saga has been thrilling, but Ghost Rider is still a missing piece of this narrative. Ghost Rider finally being brought into the MCU will provide a new actor with the opportunity to really make the role their own, separate from Cage and Luna's depictions of the hellish hero. Any number of talented actors want to play the Spirit of Vengeance, so Ghost Rider debuting soon would bring more much-wanted star-power into the MCU.
Marvel Cinematic Universe The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount's Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.Created by Kevin Feige Upcoming Films Deadpool & Wolverine , Captain America: Brave New World , Thunderbolts (2025) , Blade (2025) , The Fantastic Four (2025) , Avengers: The Kang Dynasty , Avengers: Secret Wars Upcoming TV Shows Agatha: Coven of Chaos , Ironheart , Daredevil: Born Again , Wakanda , Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man , Marvel Zombies , Wonder Man , Vision Quest Upcoming MCU Movies
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26, 2024
Captain America: Brave New World
February 14, 2025
Thunderbolts*
May 5, 2025
The Fantastic Four
July 25, 2025
Blade
November 7, 2025
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
May 1, 2026
Avengers: Secret Wars
May 7, 2027
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