The much awaited “Ghost Rider” revival stars Ryan Gosling as the title character, who is expected to explode on the big screen. Gosling’s hiring has fans and reviewers alike buzzing about this new take on the Marvel anti-hero, which promises to give the character a new and incendiary edge.

Ryan Gosling, known for his versatile roles in films such as “Drive,” “La La Land,” and “Blade Runner 2049,” will now embody Johnny Blaze, the stunt motorcyclist who becomes the Ghost Rider after a deal with the devil. Gosling’s depth as an actor and his intense screen presence make him a perfect fit for the complex and tormented hero.

In this reboot, Johnny Blaze is a down-and-out stunt rider haunted by his past mistakes and the death of his father. After making a Faustian bargain to save a loved one, he is cursed to become the Ghost Rider, a fiery skeletal being bound to punish the wicked. As Blaze struggles to control his new powers, he must confront sinister forces that threaten to unleash hell on earth.