Connor Storrie to play villain in Ryan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider'?

‘Heated Rivalry’ breakout star Connor Storrie, may soon be on his way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor, who became an overnight sensation following his turn in the hit hockey drama, is reportedly in talks to play the antagonist opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel Studios’ upcoming ‘Ghost Rider’ reboot.

Connor Storrie cast in 'Ghost Rider'?

According to reports by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Deadline, Storrie is being considered to play the villain in the film, which is being directed by Shawn Levy.While Gosling is widely expected to play Johnny Blaze, the motorcycle stunt performer who transforms into the supernatural Spirit of Vengeance, Marvel Studios has yet to officially confirm his character and Storrie’s potential role.

About 'Ghost Rider'

Although Ghost Rider has faced several supernatural adversaries in the comics, Mephisto is among the notable figures associated with his storylines.

In the Sony films starring Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider, Mephisto and his son Blackheart served as antagonists. Mephisto was also portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen in Marvel’s Disney+ series ‘Ironheart’.Gosling’s casting as Johnny Blaze was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026. In the comics, Blaze makes a deal with the Devil and becomes bonded with a demonic entity known as Zarathos. The pact transforms him into Ghost Rider, a flaming, skull-headed figure who rides a motorcycle and punishes evil.

Production is expected to begin in New York next year, with Linus Sandgren, the cinematographer of ‘Dune: Part Three’, reportedly set to shoot the film on celluloid.

Connor Storrie’s rise after ‘Heated Rivalry’

Storrie emerged as one of the breakout stars of 2025 with ‘Heated Rivalry’, the gay romantic hockey drama in which he plays Russian hockey star Ilya Rozanov. The series is set to return for a second season.With negotiations reportedly ongoing and no official announcement from Marvel Studios, the reported ‘Ghost Rider’ casting would mark one of Storrie’s biggest projects since his breakthrough role and his casting in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s novel ‘The Bell Jar’.