Connor Storrie, the actor known for Heated Rivalry, is reportedly in talks to join Ryan Gosling in Marvel Studios’ Ghost Rider. The deal has not been announced by Marvel, and trade reports describe it as talks, not a finished casting.
What has been reported
- The Hollywood Reporter first reported that Storrie is in talks. TheWrap reported on October 27 that he is in talks to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe film opposite Gosling.
- Storrie would likely play the villain, according to Queerty’s summary of the trade reports.
- Shawn Levy, who directed Deadpool & Wolverine, is set to direct.
- Filming is reported to be planned for New York next year, with a release date of July 28, 2028.
Gosling’s role
Marvel has not said which version of the character Gosling plays. Reports say he is expected to play Johnny Blaze, the character Nicolas Cage played in the 2007 film, but that has not been confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Who is Storrie
Storrie’s breakout was Heated Rivalry, a hockey romance series whose second season is expected next spring, per Queerty. His earlier credits include a small part in Joker: Folie à Deux. Queerty lists other upcoming projects as the A24 comedy Peaked, an adaptation of The Bell Jar and April X.
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What is not known
- Which villain Storrie would play. Some outlets guess at comic characters, but nothing is confirmed.
- Whether the deal closes. Marvel does not usually comment on casting before it announces it.
- Any plot details. None were in the reports reviewed.
Why it matters
A film scheduled for mid-2028 is still early in its development, so casting stories like this one tend to move. If the talks conclude, it would put one of the most visible new faces on television opposite a major film star in a Marvel lead villain role. Until then, treat it as a report.
