Connor Storrie in Talks for Villain Role in Marvel's 'Ghost Rider'

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Connor Storrie is in negotiations to join Ryan Gosling in Marvel Studios' "Ghost Rider," according to Deadline, which cited sources; Marvel declined to comment. The reported role is the film's villain, though details of the character are not yet known. The project would reunite Gosling with the director of "Star Wars: Starfighter," the outlet reported, without naming that director in the available text. Storrie's potential casting signals that the long-gestating Marvel adaptation is moving deeper into casting as it assembles a cast around its lead. For Marvel, the film is one of several titles the studio is building around established stars as it refills a release slate that has faced repeated schedule changes. No production or release timing was disclosed in the reports.

Why it matters：Casting on a high-profile Marvel title is a leading indicator of how the studio is rebuilding its superhero slate around proven stars, which affects talent agencies, production vendors and theater owners who depend on franchise releases.

Key points

  • Marvel declined to comment on the talks.
  • The role is reportedly the film's villain.
  • Gosling is set to star, per the reports.

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