Summary
Acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling has been imagined as a new live-actionGhost Riderin a striking newMCUconcept poster. In recent years, Marvel Studios has introduced several supernatural, mystical, and monstrous heroes into the MCU, but there is still one missing. There has been speculation aboutGhost Rider’s MCU debutfor many years, but while Johnny Blaze embarked on adventures in two Columbia Pictures movies, and Robbie Reyes appeared in Marvel Television’sAgents of SHIELD, the flaming antihero hasn’t yet appeared in the MCU proper.
Marvel Studios hasn’t confirmed Ghost Rider’s MCU future, but several brilliant actors have expressed interest in portraying the powerful Spirit of Vengeance.Alongside Norman Reedus and Keanu Reeves, Ryan Gosling has thrown his hat in the ring, and theBarbiestar has now been imagined as Ghost Rider in a stunning fan-made poster shared byKode Abdo.
The poster copies the title font and color from Gosling’s 2011 action dramaDrive, while proving how vibrant, colorful, and captivatingRyan Gosling’s Ghost Ridercould be in the live-action MCU.
The MCU’s Ghost Rider Reboot Just Got Way More Likely
A new Marvel Studios reveal makes the path for Ghost Rider’s reboot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe way easier, and it fits recent MCU projects.
Why Ryan Gosling Would Make The Perfect Ghost Rider
As a highly-acclaimed A-lister in Hollywood, with three Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe win forLa La Landunder his belt, Ryan Gosling would be a huge get for Marvel Studios. Gosling’s impressive career has showcased a range that puts other actors to shame, as Gosling has starred in major blockbusters, but has also taken on more intimate roles.With experience performing in dramas, comedies, thrillers, and science fiction epics, Gosling is uniquely qualified to play a superhero- which is something he is yet to accomplish.
Different versions of Ghost Riderwere previously portrayed by Nicolas Cage and Gabriel Luna, and whileboth of these interpretations had their strong moments, neither managed to capture the full essence of the Marvel antihero. Gosling’s remarkable talents and balance of different genres would fit the flaming character perfectly. Ghost Rider is often a darkly funny, but deeply damaged hero, and Gosling has proven how capable he is at delivering comedy as well as more vulnerable and emotional moments.
Nic Cage Isn’t The Ghost Rider Secret Wars Needs In The MCU
It would be exciting to see Nicolas Cage reprise as Ghost Rider in Avengers: Secret Wars, but Gabriel Luna is actually the Ghost Rider the MCU needs.
Ryan Gosling’s roles inDrive, 2012’sThe Place Beyond the Pines, and 2024’sThe Fall Guyhave proven exactly how effective he could be as Ghost Rider. Each of these movies saw him portray stunt performers, drivers, and motorcyclists, involving him in epic and extreme action sequences that could be translated perfectly into the MCU. Gosling has been vocal about his desire to playGhost Rider, and Marvel bossKevin Feige has even endorsed Ryan Gosling’s talent, so only time will tell what comes of this popular MCU fan-cast.
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.
