Heated Rivalry hero could be Ghost Rider villain

Connor Storrie, revealed by the romantic hockey series, is reportedly in negotiations to join Ryan Gosling in the next Marvel film, directed by Shawn Levy.

After having capsized the fans of Heated RivalryAmerican actor Connor Storrie could soon face Ryan Gosling in the Marvel universe.

According to the American press, the actor is in negotiations to play the villain of the next film Ghost Riderdirected by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine).

The feature film will be written by Jonathan Tropper, screenwriter of Star Wars: Starfighter. It is scheduled for release on July 28, 2028. Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling will produce the film alongside Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Stephen Broussard, for Marvel Studios.

For Connor Storrie, this would be a new major step after his media explosion in Heated Rivalry. He plays Ilya Rozanov, a Russian hockey star caught in a love affair with his rival Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams. The Texas actor was still working as a waiter in Culver City when he landed this career-changing role. Since then, he has notably been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards for his time as guest host of the Saturday Night Live and joined the cast of the film The Bell Jardirected by Sarah Polley, alongside Billie Eilish.

The second season of Heated Rivalry is currently filming and is due to arrive on HBO Max next spring.

On the Marvel side, the project Ghost Rider moving forward quickly. Filming is expected to begin in New York next year.

There remains a major unknown: Marvel has not yet specified which incarnation of Ghost Rider will be played by Ryan Gosling. The identity of the character that Connor Storrie could play therefore also remains secret. Among the possible avenues, Mephisto, played by Sacha Baron Cohen in the Disney+ series Ironheartrecently entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, there is nothing to confirm that he will be the antagonist of the film.

Ghost Rider is expected in cinemas on July 28, 2028.