Summary
- MCU fan trailer has Keanu Reeves as Ghost Rider, combining scenes from
Constantine
and
John Wick
with Nicolas Cage’s
Ghost Rider
films. - The spotlight shifts to Marvel casting rumors, as Ryan Gosling hints at interest in playing Ghost Rider in the MCU.
- Calls for a darker, R-rated Ghost Rider film gain momentum, echoing Nicolas Cage’s sentiments on pushing boundaries in superhero films.
A Marvel fan-made teaser has imaginatively cast Keanu Reeves as the iconic character, Ghost Rider.
The creative endeavor by KH Studio on YouTube combines Keanu Reeves’ most memorable scenes from his Constantine and John Wick roles, with Nicolas Cage’s performances as Ghost Rider. The teaser masterfully brings out the depth and versatility of Reeves as an actor, while hinting at the potential of bringing Ghost Rider’s complex character into the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ghost Rider
- Release Date
- January 15, 2007
- Runtime
- 114
- Tagline
- Hell is about to be unleashed
- Franchise
- Marvel
This intriguing Ghost Rider teaser has quickly caught the imagination of the MCU’s fervent fanbase, offering a glimpse into a future where Reeves takes on the role of the enigmatic Spirit of Vengeance. Ghost Rider’s character has ignited Marvel fans’ interest intensely with his imminent debut in the MCU. Reeves once said during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live:
“10-year-old me would want to — I think he’d probably want to be Ghost Rider.”
Amid the ongoing rumors of Ghost Rider’s arrival, the buzz around casting has been lively, albeit varied. Ryan Gosling once found himself at the center of such rumors, linking him to the role of Nova. However, Gosling expressed the personal preference of playing the role of Ghost Rider himself, shifting the rumors’ narrative. Marvel’s Kevin Feige responded to Gosling saying,
“If Ryan wants to be Ghost Rider. Ryan’s amazing. I’d love to find him a place in the MCU. He dresses up as Ken on Venice Beach and gets more press than any major movie coming out.”
Watch Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Interview video below:
The Push For a Darker, More Intense Ghost Rider Film
Ghost Rider’s portrayal within the MCU has raised the hopes and expectations concerning the character’s tone and the possibility of an R-rated film. Nicolas Cage, who previously played the superhero, has been vocal about his belief that the Ghost Rider film deserves an R-rated treatment. He pointed out the success of Deadpool as a sign of audience’s readiness for more mature content. The actor’s comment depicts the broader desire for a film to embrace darker and more intense aspects of Ghost Rider’s story. Read Cage’s comments below:
“Y’know, Ghost Rider was a movie that always should’ve been an R-rated movie. David Goyer had a brilliant script, which I wanted to do with David and for whatever reason they just didn’t let us make the movie. But that movie is a still a movie that should be made, not with me obviously, but it should be an R-rated movie-heck, Deadpool was R-rated and that did great. Ghost Rider was designed to be a scary superhero with an R-rating and edge and they just didn’t have it worked out back then.”
Why the MCU’s Ghost Rider Should Go All Out with Practical Effects
Ghost Rider has the potential to be a cinematic classic by bringing the Rider to life with practical wizardry pioneered in the Terminator films.
The fan-made teaser featuring Keanu Reeves as Ghost Rider has added fuel to the fiery anticipation surrounding the character’s MCU debut. While official details regarding casting and project developments are scarce, the fans’ excitement is undeniable.
