At San Diego Comic-Con, Ryan Gosling was officially announced to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider in a standalone film set for 2028, to be directed by Shawn Levy who previously directed Deadpool & Wolverine. The announcement confirms longstanding rumors about Gosling playing Ghost Rider, contrasting with prior Ghost Rider portrayals in other media.

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Gosling Cast as MCU Ghost Rider in 2028

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Shawn Adam Levy is a Canadian and American filmmaker and actor. He is the founder of 21 Laps Entertainment. As a producer, he has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Primetime Emmy Awards. His work has spanned numerous genres, and his films as a director have grossed a collective $3.5 billion worldwide.

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Occupation: screenwriter, film producer, television actor, film actor
Citizenship: United States
Born: July 23, 1968

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