Marvel's upcoming Ghost Rider movie is reportedly expanding its cast. Connor Storrie, who gained widespread attention this year for his performance in the television series Heated Rivalry, is said to be in talks to play the film's main villain.
If the deal is finalized, Storrie will face off against Ryan Gosling, who is reportedly set to portray Johnny Blaze, the most recognizable version of Ghost Rider. Earlier reports had left it unclear whether Marvel might choose a different incarnation of the character.
It is not yet known which villain Storrie could portray. However, the role would represent a major career opportunity for the actor, who rose to greater prominence this year thanks to the romantic hockey drama Heated Rivalry.
Storrie already has some experience with comic book movies. He appeared in Joker: Folie à Deux, portraying a fellow inmate who fatally stabs Arthur Fleck near the end of the film. The scene also strongly suggests that his character could become the "real Joker." Although Storrie appeared on screen for only a few minutes, his role was crucial to the film's ending.
Marvel officially announced the Ghost Rider movie during this year's San Diego Comic-Con, and development appears to be moving forward relatively quickly. Filming is reportedly scheduled to begin in 2027, with the theatrical release currently planned for July 2028.
The film will be directed by Shawn Levy, who previously worked with Marvel on Deadpool & Wolverine. Levy also has experience working with Gosling on the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter movie.
Cinematographer Linus Sandgren, who is also associated with the upcoming Dune 3, has reportedly joined the project. Ghost Rider is also expected to be shot on traditional film stock, a format that has regained popularity in recent years thanks to filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan and Ryan Coogler.
Marvel has revealed very little about the actual story so far. However, Ghost Rider is expected to be among the first films released after Avengers: Secret Wars, potentially making it part of a new era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
If Storrie officially signs on, the biggest remaining question will be the identity of his character. Meanwhile, reports increasingly suggest that Ryan Gosling will make his MCU debut as Johnny Blaze, also known as Ghost Rider.
