Nicolas Cage Ghost Rider Can be in Deadpool & WolverineAnd while I was initially upset that the cameo didn’t happen, I now see it as a good thing. Cage starred in two Ghost Rider moviesIn 2007 and 2011. That put his second entry as the holder of the Spirit of Vengeance after the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began with Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man in 2008. Like most superhero movies of the 2000s, Cage’s Ghost Rider was notably cheesy, and visual effects weren’t always consistent.
Still, I remember enjoying the first Ghost Rider film when it came out, even though the second entry was forgettable. Years later, I can see how Cage’s Ghost Rider movies are clearly not among the best live-action Marvel films out there. Because of this, I can’t see the MCU ever looking at Cage’s way of playing his version of Johnny Blaze. That is, a multiverse cameo down the line is very much possible, especially as part of Avengers: Secret Wars. Cage’s Ghost Rider return may already come as part of Deadpool & Wolverines multiverse characters, but I’m glad it didn’t.
Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider is being considered for Deadpool and Wolverine
There was even concept art of the Marvel character
I was a little surprised to hear about how Cage could have appeared as Ghost Rider in Deadpool & Wolverine. I can see how he would fit the trend of 2000’s Marvel stars returning as part of the resistance fighting Cassandra Nova in the Void. However, at the same time, Cage’s Ghost Rider wasn’t that beloved to begin with. Nevertheless, this version of Johnny Blaze actually came close to appearing in the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time. Talk to ColliderRyan Reynolds reveals Ghost Rider talks, saying, “Came to a conversation for sure. Yes, but no.”
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Reynolds’ comment on the matter makes sense, as multiple characters from the early Marvel live-action days must have been considered for the movie, and I would have loved to see a few others that were missing from the MCU film. However, Cage’s Ghost Rider may have come closer than many of the other possible characters. The reason I say that is official Deadpool & Wolverine Concept art includes Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider. The MCU art shows Cage’s Ghost Rider fighting alongside The resistance team of the movie, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Ben Affleck’s Daredevil against the Deadpool Corps.
Like Cage’s Ghost Rider, Affleck’s Daredevil is nowhere to be seen in the movie. However, the character was at least mentioned in connection with Jennifer Garner’s Elektra. The Deadpool & Wolverine Concept art shared by Marvel Studios Visual Development Supervisor Rodney Fuentebella Shows how different the movie could have been. According to Fuentebella, the concept came early in the film’s development. I think it would have been cool to see Daredevil and Ghost Rider join the Resistance heroes, but since I don’t think Affleck or Cage are the ideal versions of either, I’m not heartbroken by the change.
Elektra has already filled the role Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider would have occupied
Marvel planned Deadpool and Wolverine’s multiverse team well
One of the reasons I believe that scrapping plans to include Cage’s Ghost Rider in Deadpool & Wolverine Is a good idea related to how Marvel crafted the Resistance list. I think so Each hero chosen for the multiverse team has a specific role in it. Dafne Keen’s X-23 was there due to her emotional connection to Jackman’s Wolverine; Wesley Snipes’ Blade is the hero who helped usher in the modern era of superhero movies; Chris Evans’ Human Torch is an MCU actor stepping into a fan-favorite role, and Channing Tatum’s Gambit finally debuted after his movie was scrapped.
Being a part of one of Marvel’s worst live-action projects, it was surprising to see Garner’s Elektra return in such a high-profile project as. Deadpool & Wolverine.
Then there’s Elektra. Jennifer Garner’s character was part of a divisive Daredevil movie, then went on to lead one of the most forgettable superhero films ever. Being a part of one of Marvel’s worst live-action projects, it was surprising to see Garner’s Elektra return in such a high-profile project as. Deadpool & Wolverine. However, I like the character this time around, with the return to present this version of ​​Elektra in a much better light. After two badly received movies, Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider would have needed similar treatment, Making him redundant if Garner’s Electra is already there.
I believe Cage’s Ghost Rider cameo would have had even more baggage due to the Flash
Two major multiverse projects in a row
He appeared in Deadpool & WolverineCage would have played a couple of multiverse heroes in major projects two years in a row, and the first time around was not a positive experience. Nicolas Cage is a major Superman fan, even naming one of his sons Kal-ElSuperman’s Kryptonian name. Despite being cast as the Man of Steel, Cage’s Superman lives Ended up falling through the cracks. 2023s The bottle Finally allowing the actor to fulfill his dream, with Cage appearing as Superman and fighting the giant spider he would have wrestled with his scrapped Superman movie.
however, The bottleThe entire multiverse sequence featured bad CGI, leading to Cage’s Superman debut, a moment that deserved to be epic, looking like a poorly made video game scene. While I’m having fun The bottle As a whole, I greatly disliked the choices made in the DCEU movie’s multiverse sequence and the Terrible CGI that made Cage’s Superman and all the other cameos devoid of any emotion. I’m convinced that the fact that Cage’s Ghost Rider movies weren’t beloved, plus his controversial multiverse cameo in The bottleWould bring too much unnecessary baggage Deadpool & Wolverine.
I think the MCU needs to break away from Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider
Marvel Studios should debut a new Ghost Rider
I want to see the MCU explore Ghost Rider, and I don’t think the Cage version of the character is in Deadpool & Wolverine Is finally good for that to happen. After the MCU movie, many Fans have been asking for Wesley Snipes to stay on as the franchise bladeThat comes amid a series of issues with Mahershala Ali’s in-development Blade film. If Marvel had brought Cage back as Ghost Rider and managed to make his version of Johnny Blaze better, perhaps the same could have happened, and thus getting a new Ghost Rider would take even more time.
While I’d like to see more legacy Marvel heroes appear in the MCU during the multiverse saga, I’m okay with using Ghost Rider until it’s time for Marvel to cast a new actor in the role. Popular stars like Ryan Gosling, Keanu Reeves and Norman Reedus want to play Ghost Rider. Adding to that, the character’s debut feels imminent, like Agatha all along Confirmed Mephisto, who is directly related to Johnny Blaze, exists in the MCU. Without Cage’s Ghost Rider in Deadpool & WolverineThe character’s first MCU appearance could usher in a new era.
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