David Johnson and Ryan Gosling Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel Studios announced new castings at San Diego Comic-Con: David Johnson will play the next Black Panther, and Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider. The announcements aim to reboot the brand after a decline in revenue.

Marvel Studios revealed the future of their cinematic universe at San Diego Comic-Con with major new castings. British actor David Johnson, known from "Alien: Romulus", will play the next Black Panther—the son of T'Challa. The third film in the series, directed by Ryan Coogler, is expected in December 2028. Meanwhile, it was confirmed that Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in a film directed by Shawn Levy. The announcements come at a time when Marvel is trying to recover from mixed reviews and declining revenue, relying on strong brands and star castings.