# Bringing Ghost Rider into the MCU was Ryan Gosling's idea, says Kevin Feige (Exclusive)

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-27 14:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 6.61

## Executive Summary
Ryan Gosling is joining the MCU as Ghost Rider, a casting choice Kevin Feige says was Gosling's own idea.

## Intelligence Brief
Marvel revealed several major updates at Comic-Con in San Diego, including Ryan Gosling's new role in the MCU. According to an exclusive report from Empire Online, Kevin Feige stated that bringing Ghost Rider into the franchise was Gosling's idea.


Coverage from Yahoo, People.com, and Empire Online highlights the announcement alongside other reveals, such as the confirmation of 'Black Panther 3'. The event also featured appearances by Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal.


Industry data from IMDb lists a Ghost Rider project slated for 2028. Further details regarding the production and plot have not yet been specified in the current coverage.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who suggested bringing Ghost Rider into the MCU?
Kevin Feige stated that it was Ryan Gosling's idea.

### When is the Ghost Rider project expected?
IMDb lists the project for 2028.

### What other reveals occurred at Comic-Con?
Yahoo reported the reveal of 'Black Panther 3' among other Marvel announcements.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Comic-Con, Ryan Gosling, MCU, Ghost Rider, Bringing Ghost Rider, Kevin Feige Exclusive, Robert Downey Jr & Pedro Pascal Bring Marvel Madness, San Diego Plus Ryan Gosling and More

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Marvel's Ghost Rider | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxONmxLU05TdENjTm9xdUNkR1NJazIzZmJ6Ym1oZVNyOGZUbC1uSF9SUlotMFlHVzdkMmZhZU1OM09SdWtxWFdieG42b3B6NXhnZVhnZS1BQjEyckRJU1ZaQXpLQmNYTHB2TmNpR0lWbV8yMmpTNkRQOW9idG45VDJxbFhXVUF4WnlTelE?oc=5) |
| Entertainment Weekly | Robert Downey Jr. reacts to Ryan Gosling joining the MCU (exclusive) | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNVFM3S1RRXzE5S3dwZzVKT3E2dy1OUEJ2eFpjLVlrZTY1SHU3MUNIUWpfU01uTnllQVJkQi13MlpHOHVYVUF2Y2p6cWIzN0QwNHJtMFdtWFV1Qm1jYnI4Y3dzNTNkV3p6WnFSWmg2dWhWX3JIclNPM094N0dBQXRHWVo5T2pwc3VoT0lqQkNDZ2NBaGc?oc=5) |
| ABC7 Los Angeles | Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider in new film | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNY0tKR3hYYUotcmZuV1JhZUN3UGs0eURGLUYtd3pWbTZKSU5wZEdPRXdvTkV3eGJrRFEzRDVLUlNsajRkWU5aLWtESm1sQ3pyZjFSWXE2c01Rb1B3RFlySDk4U3Fhdk9kNXZhQ3U5bmgzNm81Mi1mOWhQc1BrMWhVc25wMmFrdw?oc=5) |
| GQ | Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’ Is Coming to Resurrect the MCU | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiY0FVX3lxTE8xYk5VZjd5LUd4TmxDYzJYRUxjdV9MWFV0NFBmeF9FbXVBN1pwQlp4NnJZSEpyUTNMYW9yVFFYSFdHZlY4ektqeWdfdVc4cWxQcWVqcVdTeS02anBaU0szUDYwWQ?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Ghost Rider (2028) | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1RVW00dGJCS2l3RnBlMy1sNEVEMWpyLTEzQ0tGWnhyQ0VqQWRpYmZzOEFMbU9pYTdqQW1OWkNnZkF1TFUzS3NPa0FhVXpfUmN3eUpSQktORm9CYWlXRVpvYU9BZ3ktY0l2dGVwNXh1U24?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Eva Mendes Reacts to Ryan Gosling’s Casting in “Ghost Rider” with a Shirtless Video of Her Partner | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPNkJBd0F3RVpOLTNvZ2p0YTNKb0hBZDE3bS1mRkFHeWdmbkFsay1fNVlyeTBKU3lVOUhXQXNGbWxrYWg5R2NTRFNwdzVxXzd5a1F6RGlNR3ZOLWZGR1RBZmJRLVJNRkFFVFJNcVIwMWpRYU51T21VTzdEc3JlNENxRjFsMnRXcHVDUXdJSV9WQUwxemVBWm5uajc1Q2tYUQ?oc=5) |
| People.com | Robert Downey Jr. & Pedro Pascal Bring Marvel Madness to Comic-Con in San Diego, Plus Ryan Gosling and More | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPNGxSLVZaMXZFVHdxRjVMNVQwZVg5VXAxM2lwZG9pdFNJUWlGdjdNV0s2bC1KWXZlSVF4b1Nhdi1FQjFZZmMwdGVTT1JOTmJtemJWLUhTamZIX3NYc3puUXBvdDQxQy1hQzN0SzhSNXZkWTZqcGdBeUpmMkc4TlBHalBmWmFuczNKTXdwX1pDN2M5ZEdoTUJLY1VB?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Ghost Rider (2028) | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTFBIMHk1bjRRRWdaMFA3RWpWM2twNmlJUXRzVHBJc055T1hoS3Q4ZkhtUFdjaDhIUWtNN0ljNWp5eWNkdElhT0R2cUhnZlQwWWE2VGtfNmZ3YlRvMGI5c3NOQWtFbXZQdVZMNzNwYW5icDk?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Marvel's 6 biggest Comic-Con reveals, from Ryan Gosling's new role to 'Black Panther 3' | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxOQVB3S3JfQ01xbC15MzRNNGl3WVVCTDFGVFZqa3djMmNDd1dZcmFmdkhQZzh1LW1lOGN2LXdlOUlMLTQ2dWxUZjNSM3JaZDRURWJ3X1NVcnM1NVAzcjFfc3hleTl0dzBKdTc3bjkzN3VlMlcydFhFeDkzNktCaWw2aDBib3hUY0REVGZNVjdPaW1WaV85a1JrWFhxNnhDN1NHX0FxWTV2alBqT3R4d3kyWFVxLUpTYVpLaVByaUZ4TnpydWZVS3BoZHZVNW5ZMU1GbUVYVHl1a2FXWW1TOHYyN2x3?oc=5) |
| empireonline.com | Bringing Ghost Rider into the MCU was Ryan Gosling's idea, says Kevin Feige (Exclusive) | 2026-07-27 12:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQMzI1c0lKV0lMUlBZNnhvb0MycG1Bcmk1cHRjRXM2bG0tLWdvR0NKNnBSWUl5U3BOaFFjVzh3SU1YcTRVYjBKbEtBN2dtTHR4UFY2UVFtekJQQzE2bnJMWGhPbFR6SUFFOWpCaEpKdUt2OGVaek81YkR5VUZSLVUwel9xTnNsbFBxcHdvSWFQalBQcmFwOTVCVk9obVVXenRhY2FNbVdB?oc=5) |

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