Marvel Studios announced the casting during its San Diego Comic-Con panel in Hall H, delighting fans who have long campaigned to see the character in the MCU.

Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel cinematic universe as Ghost Rider, re-teaming with his “Star Wars: Starfighter” director Shawn Levy on a film set for release in 2028.

Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in a new Marvel movie.

Kevin Feige made theannouncement during Marvel's Comic-Con panel.