Nicolas Cage congratulates Ryan Gosling on his Ghost Rider

Nicolas Cage congratulated Ryan Gosling on his new Ghost Rider, recalling his own stint in the role. Cage, who played Johnny Blaze in Ghost Rider (2007) and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012), said at the premiere of his film Madden that he was 'happy for him' and that he 'looks forward to seeing the movie'. He added that Ryan knows his opinion as an actor, that they have had 'great conversations' and remain in touch. Marvel announced at Comic-Con that Gosling will lead the next adaptation, under the direction of Shawn Levy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.