Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".
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"Wow, is this really happening?"
— Ryan Gosling , Celebrity
"'bro, let's ride'"
— Shawn Levy , Executive
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During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".
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