Ryan Gosling has been officially cast as Ghost Rider in a new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, marking a significant addition to the franchise.The announcement was made during Marvel Studios' presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026, with the standalone film set for a 2028 cinema release.Gosling will collaborate with Star Wars: Starfighter director Shawn Levy, who will also direct this new MCU project.Jonathan Tropper, known for writing the upcoming Star Wars film starring Gosling, has been enlisted to pen the screenplay.

The casting concludes years of speculation about Gosling's potential role as the supernatural antihero, a character he has long expressed interest in portraying.

Ghost Rider, originally associated with Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stunt performer who made a pact with the demon Mephisto, is a complex role that has previously been played by Nicolas Cage in 2007 and 2011 films.While Eva Mendes, Gosling's former partner, appeared in the 2007 film, her return for this adaptation is uncertain.

The new film will be a standalone story, distinct from the existing MCU narrative, and will feature a diverse cast including Amy Adams, Mia Goth, and Matt Smith.

Gosling's recent film, Project Hail Mary, highlights his versatility as an actor, and this casting further cements his status as a leading figure in Hollywood.

The announcement also included details about Industry actor David Jonsson's role as T’Challa's son in Black Panther 3, set for a 2028 release.This news underscores the ongoing expansion of the MCU and its commitment to diverse storytelling through high-profile castings.