A fan-made concept trailer for the MCU’s Ghost Rider shows what Jensen Ackles would look like as the Spirit of Vengeance. After Nicolas Cage’s two live-action appearances in 2007’s Ghost Rider movie and its 2011 sequel, Ghost Rider only appeared in Agents of SHIELD, this time embodied by Gabriel Luna’s Robbie Reyes instead of Johnny Blaze. But since Agents of SHIELD hasn’t been fully integrated into the MCU’s main timeline, the Avengers’ home universe doesn’t have its own Ghost Rider variant yet.
On YouTube, KH Studio shares a concept trailer for a Ghost Rider movie or show starring Supernatural star Jensen Ackles. The trailer uses footage from Supernatural, The Boys, Agents of SHIELD, and even Terminator to tease a hypothetical MCU Ghost Rider project where the titular anti-hero is apparently on the run from authorities. See the full video below:
Why Jensen Ackles Would Be A Good Choice For The MCU’s Ghost Rider
Ackles Has Played Characters With Ghost Rider’s Attributes In The Past
Jensen Ackles’ most famous role makes him the perfect candidate for the MCU’s Ghost Rider, whether that be Johnny Blaze or Danny Ketch. For 15 years, Ackles co-starred in Supernatural as Dean Winchester, a cool-headed supernatural entity hunter who listens to rock, has a favorite vehicle, and really loves his job. Jensen Ackles shares these qualities with all the Ghost Riders, and it would be easy for the actor to transfer them to his take on the MCU anti-hero.
Ackles’ potential for a superhero role has been clear for some time now. But before Marvel or DC could claim him, Amazon’s The Boys cast Ackles as Soldier Boy, a much less kind character than Dean Winchester. Soldier Boy’s arrogant personality also fits Ghost Rider’s brutality, which the Marvel anti-hero needs in order to fight countless low-level criminals and mystical villains alike. The Boys’ R-rated violence proves that Jensen Ackles can balance superhero extravaganza with Ghost Rider’s darker elements.
Although Jensen Ackles has already expressed his interest in playing the DCU’s Batman in The Brave and the Bold, he’s also a strong candidate for a similarly gritty anti-hero in the MCU — albeit a more mystical one. Moon Knight, Blade, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing, and Elsa Bloodstone’s recent introduction suggests that the MCU is ready for a Midnight Sons crossover. If true, the MCU’s Midnight Sons likely wouldn’t skip Ghost Rider’s addition to the team.
Source: KH Studio