Connor Storrie in Talks for Marvel’s Ghost Rider Villain Role — SkimNews
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- Connor Storrie is in talks to play the villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s 'Ghost Rider', marking a major career step for the 'Heated Rivalry' star.
- Ryan Gosling will headline Marvel’s 'Ghost Rider' movie, fulfilling his long-stated desire to play the character, which he announced at San Diego Comic-Con.
- Shawn Levy is directing 'Ghost Rider' from a script by Jonathan Tropper, with production set to begin in New York next year.
- Kevin Feige, along with Louis D’Esposito and Stephen Broussard, is producing the film, reinforcing Marvel Studios’ central role in the project’s development.
- Marvel Studios has not confirmed which version of Ghost Rider Gosling will portray, leaving ambiguity around the identity of Storrie’s villainous character.
- THR broke the news of Storrie’s potential casting, while Marvel Studios maintains its standard policy of not commenting on casting rumors.
Why it matters: For Storrie, landing a Marvel villain role accelerates a rapid ascent from waiter to A-list contender, while Marvel gains a rising star to anchor a high-profile reboot. The casting signals a strategic push to build momentum for a 2028 release with bankable talent.
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