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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRyan Gosling seems ready to join the superhero realm! According to recent reports, the actor has confirmed that he is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider. Riding high from his work in \u2018Project Hail Mary,\u2019 Gosling has joined another big-budget project, and fans will see him in the avatar soon. Here\u2019s what we know so far about his casting.<\/p>\n Ghost Rider, or Johnny Blaze, is one of Marvel\u2019s most coveted roles. While the production house was presenting at the Hall H event at San Diego Comic-Con, they confirmed Ryan Gosling is joining the MCU roster. PEOPLE reported that the 45-year-old Oscar nominee will be taking on the title to become the next Ghost Rider. Kevin Feige, one of the studio executives, confirmed the news on stage, while Gosling, who was also present during the event, shared just how excited he was about the opportunity.\u201cAs you know, this is a character I\u2019ve wanted to play for a long time,\u201d he stated. \u2018Deadpool\u2019 and \u2018Wolverine\u2019 filmmaker Shawn Levy, who will be directing a brand new Marvel standalone film where Gosling\u2019s Ghost Rider will appear, was also at the event. Talking about the upcoming project, Levy shared, \u201cI\u2019m having the greatest flashback vibes here, because I was here two years ago when we showed Deadpool & Wolverine. I\u2019ll never forget that night, because I was introduced to the greatest fans. Gosling is the absolute s—. I say that with tremendous respect. We spent a lot of time last year making Starfighter, and the opportunity as Ryan started talking about this character, I was like, \u2018Bro, let\u2019s ride.\u2019 We\u2019ll see you in 2028!\u201dEarlier this year in March, after rumours of the role had started spreading online, Gosling had appeared on the \u2018Happy Sad Confused\u2019 podcast and at the time had shared that some discussions were being held. He had stated at the time that, \u201cSome discussions have been had. It’s a complicated situation.”<\/p>\n Gosling will take over the mantle from Nicholas Cage, who first appeared as the motorcyclist Johnny Blaze aka Ghost Rider in the 2007 film of the same name. He appeared in the film alongside Gosling\u2019s long-time partner, Eva Mendes, with whom he shares two daughters. The first film shows Blaze\u2019s deal with the devil and how he transformed into the fiery vigilante who sends rotten souls to hell.Cage then again reprised his role in 2011 for the sequel film titled \u2018Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.\u2019<\/p>\n The actor last appeared on the big screen with \u2018Project Hail Mary\u2019, which was a box office hit. Other than this, he has been confirmed to appear in the upcoming 2027 film, \u2018Star Wars: Starfighter\u2019, as well as a romantic drama film titled \u2018Love Of Your Life.\u2019<\/p><\/div>\nRyan Gosling joins MCU as Ghost Rider<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
About Nicholas Cage\u2019s \u2018Ghost Rider\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
About Ryan Gosling\u2019s upcoming roles and projects<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n