New fan art ofKeanu Reevesmakes the case for the actor to play his childhood dream Marvel role in theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Reeves has had talks with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige in the past, but so far, nothing has come of it, as both sides are trying to find the ideal role for the actor.Reeves has revealed that his childhood dream Marvel role was Ghost Rider, and the actor looks perfect for the character in MCU fan art.
On Reddit, userBloodFalcon616shared a peek atwhat Keanu Reeves could look like as the MCU’s Ghost Rider.
The concept sees Reeves with his John Wick look as Ghost Rider, wearing a black leather jacket that has its sleeves on fire. Reeves' Ghost Rider also has a fiery motorcycle that makes the full look exciting. At the moment, none of theannounced projects on the MCU’s slatehave been confirmed to include Ghost Rider or Reeves, but that could change due to the direction the franchise is headed in.
What Keanu Reeves’ Casting As Ghost Rider Would Mean For The MCU
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Reeves is one of the most well-known movie stars in the world. After some time away from the spotlight, theJohn Wickfranchise put Reeves back on the map, with the action movies making the star become popular with a whole new generation of fans. While he is 60, the physically demandingJohn Wickfilm series shows that Reeves is more than capable of performing the stunts needed for a superhero project, and the actor’s love for the character makes him a fine candidate for the MCU’s Ghost Rider.
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The MCU has been developing its supernatural corner for a few years, withWerewolf by Nightshowing that Marvel wants to really delve into that part of the franchise. The in-developmentBlademovie is another entry that will build the MCU’s supernatural stories, which could lead to Ghost Rider’s debut.Marvel’s Head of Streaming, Television and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, wants to see a Ghost Rider TV series(viaCollider). Reeves' casting as Ghost Rider would instantly make the character one of the MCU’s most popular, having the acting skills to bring a grizzled veteran version of Johnny Blaze to life.
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Reeves' experience with action franchises & superhero movies — he played DC’s John Constantine and will return for a sequel — and his dream of playing Ghost Rider since he was a kid makes me confident that he would excel in the role.At 60, Reeves' casting could even allow for multiple versions of Ghost Rider to come to the MCU. I would love to see a veteran Johnny Blaze exist alongside one or more Ghost Riders, sharing his experience with Robbie Reyes or others.Keanu Reevescan do great work with dark characters and I want to see his Ghost Rider.
Ghost Rider
Cast
Mark Steven Johnson’s Ghost Rider precedes the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by one year. Starring Nicolas Cage as the titular Marvel anti-hero, the 2007 movie takes Johnny Blaze’s origin story to the big screen with a supporting cast composed of the likes of Eva Mendes as Ghost Rider’s love interest Roxanne Simpson, Peter Fonda as the demon Mephistopheles, Wes Bentley as the villain Blackheart, and Sam Elliot as the previous wielder of the Spirit of Vengeance.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
The sequel to 2007’s Ghost Rider, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance sees Nicolas Cage reprise his role as the eponymous hero. When Johnny Blaze encounters the son of Mephisto (Ciaran Hinds), the demon who cursed him with the power of the Ghost Rider, he agrees to protect the boy from his father, prompting the amassed forces of Hell to hunt them. Blaze finds help in the form of Moreau (Idris Elba), an alcoholic monk, who helps Johnny and the child fight back against the demon.
