With the Robbie Reyes iteration of
Ghost Rider making his live-action debut this fall on
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., fans of the comics knew it was only matter a time before Gabe Reyes entered the series. We now have official confirmation that the character will appear in season 4 of the show, played by
Fear The Walking Dead's Lorenzo James Henrie.
In the comics, Gabe Reyes has a disability that leaves him confined to a wheelchair, prompting Robbie to enter a racing competition to win some money to take care of his brother. Of course, the race doesn't end well, and Robbie is possessed by a spirit that is later revealed to be his dead uncle. The showrunners of
Agents have promised some changes to Robbie's origin, but it's probably safe to assume that his relationship with his brother will remain the same.
As for Ghost Rider himself, showrunner Jed Whedon has promised in an interview with
TV Line that the show will not shy away from the character's true appearance, or the violence associated with it.
“He’s a violent character who comes with a lot of blood and a lot of fire… His skull will be on fire exactly as much as we can afford!”
VENGEANCE COMES TO ‘MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ ON THE SEASON FOUR PREMIERE ON ABC
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns with a vengeance for the fourth exciting season in an all-new time period, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.
In the aftermath of their journey to another planet, Director Phil Coulson and the rest of the team were driven more than ever to put an end to the Hydra organization. Little did they know that they were up against the deadliest threat they’ve ever faced – an extremely powerful Inhuman, Hive, who was transported back from Maveth in the body of their worst enemy, Grant Ward. The team was able to thwart and kill Hive and take down Hydra, but they are all still mourning the death of fellow agent and Inhuman Lincoln Campbell.
In light of the Sokovia Accords, and with Hydra obliterated, S.H.I.E.L.D. has been legitimatized again and no longer needs to operate in the shadows. Since the world presumes that Coulson is dead, the organization needed a new Director to be the face of the organization. Coulson finds himself back in the role as an agent and teamed with Mack, and together they are tasked with tracking down and confirming the presence of Enhanced people, aka Inhumans. Agent May is tasked with training specialist strike teams, and Fitz and Simmons have taken a big step forward in their relationship. In the season premiere episode, “The Ghost,” Ghost Rider is coming, and S.H.I.E.L.D will never be the same.