Marvel Television Executive Hopes To Bring GHOST RIDER To TV...But Not The Johnny Blaze Version!

Marvel Television Executive Hopes To Bring GHOST RIDER To TV...But Not The Johnny Blaze Version!

Marvel Television's Brad Winderbaum has been asked which character he'd most like to bring to screen and, while he named Ghost Rider as being on the top of his list, it's not the Johnny Blaze version...

By JoshWilding - Sep 21, 2024 07:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Ghost Rider
Source: Collider

Marvel Studios has been sitting on the rights to Ghost Rider for years now but allowed Marvel Television to use the Robbie Reyes version in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a brief spell.

Over the past year or two, however, rumours have persisted that Johnny Blaze is being lined up to make his MCU debut.

Initially, we heard that might happen in a "Marvel Studios Special Presentation," but with Disney shifting its focus away from Disney+ in a bid to increase theatrical profits, those plans might have fallen by the wayside (explaining a rumour from earlier this year which claimed Marvel Studios wants an A-List actor for the role). 

Talking to Collider about the launch of Agatha All Along, Marvel Television boss and Marvel Studios' Head of Marvel Streaming, Television and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, was asked which one character he'd like to bring to TV. 

"I would wanna do the Danny Ketch era of Ghost Rider," he confirmed. "I think there are a lot of people who would be here for some Ghost Rider."

This obviously isn't confirmation that a Ghost Rider project is in the works for Disney+ but it is interesting that Winderbaum is eager to use the Danny Ketch version of the Spirit of Vengeance on screen. 

Danny Ketch became the second Ghost Rider, debuting in 1990's Ghost Rider #1. After discovering a mystical motorcycle, Danny transforms into Ghost Rider whenever innocent blood is spilled.

Unlike the original Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, Ketch wields the Penance Stare, a powerful ability that forces wrongdoers to feel the pain they've caused others. As Ghost Rider, he battles supernatural threats and fights to protect the innocent and, despite Johnny's popularity, Danny played a huge role in renewing interest in the character during the 90s.

It's worth noting that Barbie star Ryan Gosling has previously expressed interest in a superhero movie role and, more specifically, the Spirit of Vengeance. Asked about that last year, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said, "Hey man, if Ryan wants to be Ghost Rider...Gosling’s unbelievable. Ryan is amazing. I'd love to find a place for him in the MCU."

The actor has suggested he's turned down many superhero roles, saying, "It doesn’t matter. I wasn’t right for it. But I would love to do it." Clearly, he's waiting for the right character, but will Ghost Rider be it?

For the time being, we'll have to wait and see. 

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PartyKiller
PartyKiller - 9/21/2024, 7:50 AM
Should rename Danny Ketch to Danny Tabasco.
DrReedRichards
DrReedRichards - 9/21/2024, 7:52 AM
@PartyKiller -

Sir, we already have a Dan Tabasco.


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EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 9/21/2024, 8:03 AM
@DrReedRichards - Rufio! Rufio! Ru! Fi! Ohhh.....
RolandD
RolandD - 9/21/2024, 6:19 PM
@DrReedRichards - 😂😂😂
xfan320
xfan320 - 9/21/2024, 7:51 AM
Ryan Gosling would be a fun Ghost Rider.

Team him up with Nic Cage and do a passing of the "torch" sorta film
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 9/21/2024, 8:00 AM
@xfan320 - this 👆🏽
DrReedRichards
DrReedRichards - 9/21/2024, 7:51 AM
Right on time with the new Danny Omnibus release!

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I know what I'm getting my lil' bro this Christmas.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 9/21/2024, 7:51 AM
I mean after watching The Fall Guy, Gosling strikes me as being perfect for Blaze but Ketch wouldn't be a bad fit either.
DrReedRichards
DrReedRichards - 9/21/2024, 7:57 AM
@ModHaterSLADE -

Cage as Carter, Keanu as Blaze, Gosling as Danny, Boutella as Alejandra, and Gabe Luna as Robbie.

You're welcome, Mrs Finn.
thewanderer
thewanderer - 9/21/2024, 10:14 AM
@ModHaterSLADE - I’ve always thought Gosling would be a great fit for Danny Rand.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 9/21/2024, 10:25 AM
@DrReedRichards - would not hate any of those... especially luna back as robbie
dragon316
dragon316 - 9/21/2024, 7:54 AM
Johnny blaze Danny ketch I like both have no problem what version it is
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 9/21/2024, 8:05 AM
*Palpatine* Do it!
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 9/21/2024, 8:06 AM
Place Ghost Rider a Dr. Strange cameo! Bring him in on some cool random'ness, utilize amazing special effects, and leave the audience wanting more!


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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/21/2024, 8:15 AM
I mean , we have had Robbie & Johnny both on screen so why not have Danny be given a shot at the limelight too?.

It could be a new way to explore the characters and it’s mythos…

Hell , you could even have Johnny show up as a previous Ghost Rider and act as a mentor to him (you could even explore them being revealed to be brothers and that the Spirit of Vengeance was a curse put upon their family as in the comics).

It could make it all feel a bit too Supernatural-esque but honestly I’m cool with that more or less being the tone & feel of a Ghost Rider show.

Anyway , Jonathan Bailey for Danny Ketch!!.

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WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 9/21/2024, 8:50 AM
I dig them doing Ketch but also do a 70’s set Johnny Blaze, Evel Knievel style series as well
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/21/2024, 8:53 AM
Really hoping to see the Ghost Racers on Battleworld.
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Maybe Brad Winderbaum should be looking into a Ghost Racers TV show to tie into Secret Wars. Tease Nic Cage, but leave him for the movie. Show everyone else.
DrReedRichards
DrReedRichards - 9/21/2024, 10:06 AM
@ObserverIO -

The only Battleworld storiy I own a physical copy of, besides the main SW hardcover.

Good purchase.
ChristAlrighty
ChristAlrighty - 9/21/2024, 9:33 AM
Nic Cage is the only Ghost Raider from Indiana Bones I’ll accept on a Sunday.
TheIronDuck
TheIronDuck - 9/21/2024, 10:29 AM
Why not use John Berenthal or Thomas Jane as Cosmic Ghostrider while we're at it.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 9/21/2024, 10:30 AM

Unless Mephisto is ruined by having that a$$hat borat guy play him, they should bring in Ghost Rider(I don't care which one) with ties to him.

Mephisto is a great character who can stick his nose in and cause problems all over the place. Even with a Dr. Doom messing with his magical side.

Order66
Order66 - 9/21/2024, 11:38 AM
Give me Johnny Blaze. Nothing else matters.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 9/21/2024, 11:46 AM
I've only really read Garth Ennis, Jason Aaron, and Ben Percy's runs with Johnny as the main GR, so he'll always be MY Ghost Rider, but I get it, Mackie repopularized the character and added tons of new villains and powers with Danny (Penance Stare, chains, etc.)
AC1
AC1 - 9/21/2024, 12:54 PM
Given the number of Ghost Riders, I wonder if there's a way a movie/series could work with multiple incarnations coexisting... Kinda imagining the Ghost Riders being like a supernatural biker gang of sorts. But then I wonder if it would come across as goofy or contrived for them to all have basically the same powers and look so similar when transformed (Robbie Reyes being the exception since he's driving a Dodge Charger rather than riding a bike)

But I dunno... Like, could that work? Something a bit like Sons of Anarchy but the gang are all possessed and turn into burning, skeletal spirits of vengeance? Ghost Riders does sound like a biker gang name... Or they could even shake things up and reimagine the Midnight Sons as a supernatural biker gang and include characters like Blade, considering that team's lineup usually counts Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch and Blade as permanent members anyway.
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/21/2024, 3:59 PM
Fine with Danny Ketch Ghost Rider,him and Johnny Blaze are the best Ghost Riders.

Have Johnny Blaze show him the ropes,then maybe do a show called Spirits Of Vengeance.
Mercwitham0uth
Mercwitham0uth - 9/21/2024, 6:07 PM
I'm fine with Ketch. My first introduction to Ghost Rider was Ghost Rider #1 in the 90's.
Corruptor
Corruptor - 9/21/2024, 6:36 PM
Never really needed multiple versions of any character, I mean they're fiction, it's not like "oh we couldn't get so and so version of Ghost Rider that day, as he was busy washing his hair".

You have yer Cage, you have yer Blaze, now what can we add to make it more of an event than the first two movies, Doc Strange as someone said, to bring it firmly into the MCU,would prefer a tv series, going from ghost town to ghost town each episode with a different demon lurking in each one, kinda like the 70s Hulk show but with flaming piss, andriding off into the sunset with sad musicat the end of each self contained episode.
GhostSurfer
GhostSurfer - 9/21/2024, 11:59 PM
I'd love to see Vengeance (Michael Badilino) this time around. Marvel like doing the whole evil version of the hero, only this time he eventually aligns himself with Johnny Blaze, so they can do that at the end of the 1st film.

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