Nicolas Cage says he wishes Ryan Gosling well as Ghost Rider
Nicolas Cage, who played Ghost Rider in 2007 and 2012, told The Hollywood Reporter he is looking forward to Ryan Gosling's Marvel version, due July 28, 2028.
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Mixed · 2Nicolas Cage, who played Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider in 2007's Ghost Rider and the 2012 sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, has responded to Ryan Gosling taking over the role in a new Marvel film. The Hollywood ReporterLC “Cage starred in 2007’s Ghost Rider, following motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze who sells his soul to become a bounty hunter of evil demons; he reprised the role in 2012 sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Screen RantN “Nicolas Cage, who famously brought the iconic character to the big screen through two solo films in the mid-2000s” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Mixed · 2Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of his new film Madden, Cage said: "Ryan’s going to do his thing with it and I’m looking forward to seeing it. Ryan knows how I feel about him as an actor; we’ve had nice conversations and we stay in touch. I was happy for him and wished him best of luck on his adventures and I look forward to seeing the movie." The Hollywood ReporterLC “At the premiere of his new movie Madden, Cage weighed in on the new adaptation, telling The Hollywood Reporter” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Screen RantN “Ryan’s going to do his thing with it and I’m looking forward to seeing it.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Left · 1Marvel announced Gosling's casting at San Diego Comic-Con in July, with Shawn Levy directing; Gosling said then, "This is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time." The Hollywood ReporterLC “Marvel announced at Comic-Con that Gosling would be leading a new Ghost Rider film, directed by Shawn Levy.”“This is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗
Left · 1Gosling's wife Eva Mendes appeared alongside Cage in the 2007 film and, according to The Hollywood Reporter, has supported Gosling taking over the character. The Hollywood ReporterLC “Gosling’s wife Eva Mendes appeared alongside Cage in the original 2007 film; she has also supported her husband in taking over the fiery character.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Mixed · 2The film is dated for July 28, 2028, and Connor Storrie, of Heated Rivalry, is reportedly in talks to play the villain; Screen Rant says it is not yet known which foe he would portray, and that principal photography is due to begin in spring 2027, with production based in New York according to THR. The Hollywood ReporterLC “The new Ghost Rider project is currently dated for July 28, 2028” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Screen RantN “Principal photography is set to begin in spring 2027, as THR previously revealed that production will be based in New York.”“it's not known yet which foe Storrie will portray” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Screen Rant notes it is not confirmed that Gosling is playing Johnny Blaze; it says Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said in July that Gosling would reveal which version of the character he plays when he chooses. Screen RantN “that has yet to be fully confirmed by Marvel Studios, as Kevin Feige shared during SDCC that it would be up to the actor to reveal to the world which iteration he is portraying in the MCU.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Mixed · 2Cage currently plays John Madden in David O. Russell's Madden, which opens in limited theaters Nov. 11 and streams on Prime Video from Nov. 18; Screen Rant adds that Cage recently played Ben Reilly in Spider-Noir for Prime Video. The Hollywood ReporterLC “Madden is hitting limited theaters on Nov. 11 and starts streaming Nov. 18 on Prime Video.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Screen RantN “he recently played Ben Reilly in Spider-Noir for Prime Video” Read at Screen Rant ↗
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- The Hollywood Reporter reports Cage's remarks from its own premiere interview as an endorsement of Gosling, with personal context about Eva Mendes.
- Emphasis
- Cage's supportive quote, Gosling's Comic-Con statement and Mendes's link to the original film, plus Cage's Madden promotion.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not discuss which version of the character Gosling will play.
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- “passing the fiery baton”
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“Nicolas Cage is endorsing Ryan Gosling‘s upcoming take on Ghost Rider, nearly two decades after he played the character.” — The Hollywood Reporter
Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Screen Rant rewrites the THR interview as a franchise-news item, presenting Cage's reply as a verdict on the MCU reboot.
- Emphasis
- MCU phase context, the unconfirmed Johnny Blaze question, Feige's comment, production timing and Cage's other Marvel work.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention Eva Mendes's connection or Cage's Madden premiere.
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“Cage had nothing but praise for Gosling, as he stated to the trade” — Screen Rant
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What every side reports
- Cage played Ghost Rider in two films, in 2007 and 2012.
- Cage told The Hollywood Reporter he is looking forward to seeing Gosling's version and wished Gosling luck.
- Gosling's casting was announced at Comic-Con in July, with Shawn Levy directing.
- The film is dated for July 28, 2028, with Connor Storrie reportedly in talks to play the villain.
Nicolas Cage person
Cage says he is happy for Gosling, looks forward to the film and remains in touch with Gosling.
“Ryan knows how I feel about him as an actor; we’ve had nice conversations and we stay in touch.” — The Hollywood Reporter
Ryan Gosling person
Gosling said at Comic-Con that Ghost Rider is a role wanted for a long time; Feige said Gosling would reveal which version he plays.
“This is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time.” — The Hollywood Reporter
“I am going to let Ryan reveal what he wants to reveal when he wants to reveal it” — Screen Rant
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Nicolas Cage Weighs in on Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider, 20 Years After His Version
Sympathetic Presents Cage's comments as a warm endorsement and adds personal and promotional context.
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Nicolas Cage Gives Official Verdict On Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider
Mixed Treats Cage's reply as a long-awaited reaction in franchise-speculation coverage, based on THR's interview.
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Den of GeekN · · Opinion
How Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider Can Be Meaningfully Different From Nicolas Cage’s
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- 5 Nov 04:29 First The Hollywood ReporterLC Nicolas Cage Weighs in on Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider, 20 Years After His Version
- 5 Nov 14:56 +10h 28m Screen RantN Nicolas Cage Gives Official Verdict On Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider
- 5 Nov 19:00 +14h 31m Den of GeekN How Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider Can Be Meaningfully Different From Nicolas Cage’s Opinion
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