There has been a lot of speculation since last year about the appearance of Keanu Reeves in the sequel to the Doctor Strange movie by Marvel. Fans of the John Wick star are highly anticipating his cameo as Johnny Blaze aka Ghost Rider in the sequel. Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness, starring Benedict Cummberbatch is now scheduled to release on November 5, 2021.
Why was Keanu Reeves chosen?
Earlier, it was reported that Keanu Reeves might appear as the villain Nightmare in the Doctor Strange sequel. Soon after came the news that he is being considered for a cameo as Ghost Rider in the same movie. In fact, Kevin Feige the director of the franchise wants Keanu to star in the film.
Keanu Reeves was last spotted in John Wick 3: Parabellum and Toy Story 4. He is also reported to be working on the fourth installment of the Matrix trilogy. Marvel and DC have been in a binding war to cast Keanu Reeves in their respective film franchises. DC wanted Reeves to reprise his role in the sequel to Constantine film and eventually get him to play a role in Justice League Dark.
Sources in media say that Reeves has been reported to be discussing some roles with the Marvel director. Marvel wants to give a standalone film for Ghost Rider, but they want to introduce the character in another film first.
Who is the Ghost Rider? Where was he seen?
The character of Ghost Rider was last seen in the Marvel TV show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. played by Gabriel Luna. There are two films on Ghost Rider as well, where Nicholas Cage played the titular role. Marvel acquired the rights to the character back in 2013. It will definitely be interesting to see the Marvel presentation of Johnny Blaze aka the Ghost Rider, more so if Keanu Reeves is confirmed to play the role.