Overview
- Marvel confirmed Ryan Gosling as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider and Shawn Levy as director at San Diego Comic‑Con, with the standalone film slated for July 28, 2028.
- On Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, Nicolas Cage told The Hollywood Reporter that he has stayed in touch with Gosling, offered his best wishes, and said he looks forward to seeing the new movie.
- Industry outlets report that Heated Rivalry breakout Connor Storrie is in talks to play the film’s villain, but those casting talks have not been confirmed by Marvel.
- Some reports expect Sacha Baron Cohen to reprise Mephisto from Ironheart and say production prep is planned for New York in 2027, yet both the studio and Cohen have not officially verified those plans.
- Cage previously played Johnny Blaze in 2007 and 2012 Sony films, and his public support clears the way for Marvel to reboot the character while questions remain about tone, continuity and any possible return appearances.