Connor Storrie Nears Marvel’s Ghost Rider as Gosling’s Villain
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, and Stephen Broussard are producing “Ghost Rider”; Richie Palmer and Jessie Henderson are executive producers.
The Hollywood Reporter - Linus Sandgren has been hired as director of photography.
The Hollywood Reporter - Connor Storrie is represented by CAA.
Variety - Connor Storrie, star of “Heated Rivalry,” is in talks to play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider.”
Deadline - Connor Storrie is circling a role opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel Studios’ “Ghost Rider”; Storrie’s role has not been confirmed, though he is reportedly the film’s villain.
Screen Rant - A “Heated Rivalry” star has been cast as the main villain in the Ryan Gosling-starring “Ghost Rider” reboot.
Variety - Shawn Levy is directing “Ghost Rider”; Levy and Gosling are also producing it.
Variety - Jonathan Tropper wrote the script; Variety identifies him as the screenwriter of “Star Wars: Starfighter.”
Deadline - Marvel representatives declined to comment on Storrie’s reported involvement.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - In the comics, Johnny Blaze is a stunt motorcycle driver who makes a deal with the devil and becomes bonded with the demon Zatharos, transforming into a flaming, skull-headed Spirit of Vengeance.
The Hollywood Reporter - Ghost Rider first appeared in “Marvel Spotlight” No. 5 in 1972; the character received his own comic series the following year.
The Hollywood Reporter - “Heated Rivalry” has a second season on the way.
Knight Edge Media - Connor Storrie appeared in “Joker: Folie à Deux” as the unseen inmate who kills Arthur Fleck.
Knight Edge Media - Storrie appeared in seven episodes of HBO’s “Heated Rivalry.”
Knight Edge Media - Storrie was reportedly offered the “Ghost Rider” role without auditioning.
Knight Edge Media - The film reportedly will have a villain other than Mephisto rather than introducing Mephisto immediately.
Knight Edge Media - Ryan Gosling was announced as the Spirit of Vengeance at San Diego Comic-Con.
The Hollywood Reporter - “Ghost Rider” was announced at San Diego Comic-Con.
The Hollywood Reporter - Ghost Rider would be Connor Storrie’s first major project after his breakout.
The Hollywood Reporter - Marvel has not officially confirmed whether Ryan Gosling will play Johnny Blaze.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film is expected to be shot on film.
The Hollywood Reporter - Storrie has filmed a role in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of “The Bell Jar.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Storrie’s hosting of “Saturday Night Live” earned him an Emmy nomination.
Variety - Storrie is in talks to play the villain in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider.”
Deadline - Sources confirmed to Deadline that Storrie is circling a role in the film.
Screen Rant - The article describes the upcoming film as an MCU “Ghost Rider” reboot and says its main villain has been cast.
Variety - “Ghost Rider” is slated for release on July 28, 2028.
WHERE:
The Hollywood Reporter - “Ghost Rider” is expected to film in New York.
Variety - The articles identify the film as a Marvel movie; they do not specify a filming location.
WHEN:
Knight Edge Media - Production is expected to begin in New York sometime in 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter - Production is planned for next year.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - “Ghost Rider” came together quickly after Marvel made a surprise announcement of the project at San Diego Comic-Con.
The Hollywood Reporter - Before his acting breakthrough, Storrie supported himself by working as a waiter.
The Hollywood Reporter - “Ghost Rider” has a roster of demonic antagonists; Mephisto is one villain Ghost Rider has faced in the comics.
The Hollywood Reporter - In the Nicolas Cage “Ghost Rider” films, the villains included Mephisto and his son, Blackheart.
The Hollywood Reporter - Storrie became known for playing Russian hockey phenom Ilya Rozanov in “Heated Rivalry.”
HOW:
Knight Edge Media - Storrie is circling a co-lead role, but the deal is not complete.
Deadline - The report about Storrie’s possible role is based on sources who confirmed it to Deadline; the specific role remains unconfirmed, with Storrie reportedly set to play the villain.
(UPDATED October 28, 2026 17:10 UTC)
Connor Storrie, the breakout star of “Heated Rivalry,” is in talks to play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider,” though his role and the deal have not been officially confirmed. Shawn Levy is directing, with Gosling and Levy among the producers, and Jonathan Tropper wrote the script; production is expected to begin in New York in 2027. The film is slated for release on July 28, 2028.
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(UPDATED October 28, 2026 16:02 UTC)
Connor Storrie is in talks to play the villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider,” though the deal is not complete and his role has not been officially confirmed. Shawn Levy is directing, Jonathan Tropper wrote the script, and Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Stephen Broussard are producing the film, which is expected to shoot in New York next year. Storrie broke out as Ilya Rozanov in “Heated Rivalry,” and “Ghost Rider” is slated for release on July 28, 2028.
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(UPDATED October 28, 2026 02:59 UTC)
Connor Storrie is in talks to play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider,” though his specific role has not been confirmed. Shawn Levy is directing the film, with Jonathan Tropper writing and Levy and Gosling among the producers; production is planned for next year, with filming expected in New York. “Ghost Rider” is slated for release on July 28, 2028.
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(UPDATED October 28, 2026 02:00 UTC)
Connor Storrie, the breakout star of “Heated Rivalry,” is in talks to play the villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider,” though his role has not been officially confirmed. Shawn Levy is directing and producing the film with Gosling, while Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Stephen Broussard are also producing, and Jonathan Tropper wrote the script. The movie is slated for release on July 28, 2028, with production planned for next year in New York.
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(UPDATED October 27, 2026 23:11 UTC)
Connor Storrie is in talks to play the villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider,” though his specific role has not been confirmed. Shawn Levy is directing and producing the film with Gosling, from a script by Jonathan Tropper. “Ghost Rider” is slated for release on July 28, 2028.