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Connor Storrie in talks to play villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel's 'Ghost Rider'

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is in talks to join Marvel's Ghost Rider opposite Ryan Gosling; other outlets say he is reportedly the villain. Marvel has not commented, and the deal is not confirmed.

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Left · 1The Hollywood Reporter reported on 27 October that Connor Storrie, who broke out in the hockey drama Heated Rivalry, is in talks to star opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel Studios' Ghost Rider. Centre · 3Variety said he is in talks to play the villain, and Deadline, citing sources, said he is "circling" a role and is reportedly the film's villain. Collider said he is potentially playing the villain. Left · 3The Hollywood Reporter said it is not known which villain Storrie would play, and Collider said the character's identity remains under wraps. Marvel reps declined to comment to Deadline, and Variety noted that Marvel Studios does not comment on casting.

Mixed · 2Shawn Levy is directing from a script by Jonathan Tropper, reuniting with Gosling after Star Wars: Starfighter. Gosling plays Johnny Blaze, a stunt motorcyclist who makes a deal with a demon and becomes the flaming-skulled Ghost Rider. Mixed · 2Marvel announced the film at San Diego Comic-Con in July, with a release date of 28 July 2028. The Hollywood Reporter said it is to shoot in New York next year, with Linus Sandgren as director of photography, and Deadline said production is slated for 2027. Mixed · 2Heated Rivalry debuted in November 2025 and is heading into a second season. Storrie plays Russian hockey player Ilya Rozanov, was nominated for an Emmy for hosting Saturday Night Live according to The Hollywood Reporter (Deadline says he won), and has other projects including The Bell Jar.

Mixed · 2Earlier Ghost Rider films starred Nicolas Cage in 2007 and 2011. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Mephisto is among the character's antagonists, but did not say Storrie would play him.

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Left2 outlets

Framing
Trade-press scoop framing: Storrie is in talks, with the original THR report adding career context and Variety a short follow.
Emphasis
Storrie's rise from waiter to breakout star; production details and comics background (THR).
Leaves out or plays down
Variety gives little detail; neither says Storrie's role is confirmed.
Charged language
“Talk about a heated rivalry.”
For example
“Now he’s about to go toe-to-toe with one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars in one of its biggest franchises.” — The Hollywood Reporter
“THR broke news of Storrie’s potential involvement in the film.” — Variety

Centre3 outlets

Framing
Follow-up coverage crediting THR, with differing certainty: Deadline's sources, Collider's 'officially eyes', Screen Rant's 'casts'.
Emphasis
Villain angle and Heated Rivalry fame; Deadline adds Storrie's other projects.
Leaves out or plays down
Screen Rant's headline treats casting as done while its text says talks.
Charged language
“Casts Villain”“Officially Eyes”“dropped the bombshell”
For example
“Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider Reboot Casts Villain With Heated Rivalry Breakout” — Screen Rant
“Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is officially eyeing up a villain role in the MCU.” — Collider
“THR was first to the news of the actor’s big new gig.” — Deadline

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