Ryan Gosling will play the renowned anti-hero Johnny Blaze in the upcoming Marvel Studios version of “Ghost Rider,” the studio has officially revealed. This contemporary adaptation aims to give the fabled tale a new, gritty perspective by fusing intense action with eerie otherworldly aspects.

The new “Ghost Rider” movie will delve deeper into the origins of Johnny Blaze, a daredevil stuntman who makes a fateful deal with the devil, Mephisto, to save his father. As a result, Blaze becomes the Ghost Rider, a vengeful spirit tasked with hunting down evil souls and serving as the devil’s bounty hunter. The film will explore Blaze’s struggle to control the demonic powers within him while seeking redemption for his past sins.

Set in the underbelly of a sprawling urban landscape, the movie will showcase Blaze’s transformation into the Ghost Rider, complete with his iconic flaming skull and hellfire-infused motorcycle. The story will take audiences on a journey through haunted highways, dark alleyways, and supernatural realms as Blaze battles both external threats and his inner demons.