Ryan Gosling has announced at this year's San Diego International Comic-Con that he will star in the MCU reboot film Ghost Rider. Nicolas Cage, who previously portrayed the character in two films, publicly expressed his support and stated he looks forward to seeing Gosling's fresh interpretation.
Cage discussed the casting choice at the premiere of his new film Madden. He stated that Gosling would shape the role in his own way, noting that the two had pleasant conversations and have stayed in touch. Cage expressed happiness for Gosling landing the role and wished him success in the upcoming filming.
Gosling had previously expressed interest in the Ghost Rider role. Current reports indicate that the new version of the character will appear after Avengers: Secret Wars, with discussions placing it within the context of a potential soft reboot of the MCU.
Cage's Spider-Noir was canceled after one season, but he did not publicly express dissatisfaction with Marvel when discussing Ghost Rider this time. Currently, specific details about the new film's story, release date, and other cast members have not been announced.