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- Primary Subject: Ryan Gosling / Ghost Rider (MCU)
- Key Update: Ryan Gosling addressed the rumors that he is playing Ghost Rider in the MCU.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 20, 2026
- Quick Answer: While not officially cast, Ryan Gosling confirmed he has had discussions with Marvel Studios, noting the situation is "complicated" but that he remains "hopeful."
Ryan Gosling has once again opened up about the long-standing rumor that he will be playing Ghost Rider in the MCU, and his new update may surprise some fans.
For the last few years, there have been rumors and speculations online that the Project Hail Mary star is being eyed to play the MCU version of Ghost Rider. So far, Marvel Studios has not confirmed the long-standing rumor, nor have they announced any plan to introduce Ghost Rider in their universe anytime soon. Still, fans are hoping that it will happen at some point.
Is Ryan Gosling Still Open to Play Ghost Rider in the MCU?
In a recent interview on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast (via EW), Gosling was asked about the ongoing rumors that he is playing Ghost Rider in the MCU and whether he is interested in taking on the role.
Not only has he expressed interest in playing the character, but he has also confirmed that he has already had discussions with Marvel Studios. However, the status of potentially joining the MCU has been "complicated."
"Some discussions have been had. It's a complicated situation," he said coyly.
When Horowitz brought up that his partner Eva Mendes co-starred in the first Ghost Rider movie starring Nicolas Cage, Gosling responded, "I'm just happy one of us got to do it."
While the Robbie Reyes iteration of Ghost Rider was introduced in Agents of SHIELD (which is not seen as part of the MCU canon), the main MCU timeline has yet to introduce or give hints to the eventual arrival of Ghost Rider. Will Gosling become the face of that character? Only time will tell.
What to Expect in the Upcoming Avengers Movies
For now, fans can anticipate the release of the two upcoming Avengers movies, which are expected to feature several of our favorite Marvel characters.
The plot details regarding Avengers: Doomsday are still under wraps, but it is expected to feature a multiversal team-up between the heroes in Earth-616, the Fantastic Four from Earth-838, and the X-Men from the Fox universe against Doctor Doom.
The star-studded cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, Winston Duke, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Danny Ramirez, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming, Channing Tatum, and Chris Evans.
The film is slated for release in theaters on December 18. Four teaser trailers were already released, giving fans an early glimpse of what to expect.
As for Secret Wars, the details are still under wraps since production will begin late this year. It is slated for release in theaters in December 2027.
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