Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is a 2012 American 3D supernatural superhero film based on the Marvel Comics antihero Ghost Rider. It is a stand-alone sequel to the 2007 film Ghost Rider and features Nicolas Cage returning to his starring role as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider with supporting roles done by Ciarán Hinds, Violante Placido, Johnny Whitworth, Christopher Lambert, and Idris Elba. The film was directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, from a screenplay written by David S. Goyer, Scott M. Gimple and Seth Hoffman. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance was released in theaters on February 17, 2012.
Critical reception was largely negative, with critics criticizing the script and deeming CGI and acting as poor. Despite this, the film was a box office success making over $132 million against its $57 million budget. Despite the film's box office success, Nicolas Cage has said that he is "done" with the Ghost Rider films. In May 2013 the film rights to Ghost Rider reverted to Marvel Studios, but the studio has no plans to make a Ghost Rider film in the near future. It has speculated that Marvel Studios could produce a Netflix series for Ghost Rider so the character can be reintroduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cast:
Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider: A motorcycle stunt man who sold his soul to a demon and became a vengeful fiery spirit that feeds on the evil of his victims.
Johnny Whitworth as Ray Carrigan / Blackout. A mercenary, drug dealer, and gun runner turned into Blackout by the Devil to complete his job. This transformation gives him the fortitude and supernatural abilities to compete with Ghost Rider. Carrigan's powers are completely unlike those of the comic book character; writers admitted that the only aspect of Blackout they used in designing the movie version was his appearance.
Fergus Riordan as Danny: A young child caught up in a demonic conspiracy who ends up in the care of Johnny Blaze during his travels.
Ciarán Hinds as Roarke: The mortal form of the demon who transformed Johnny Blaze in the Ghost Rider. He has fathered a child, with Nadya, and has plans for the boy, Danny. Actor Peter Fonda, who portrayed the character in the first film, had expressed interest in reprising the role.However, Hinds was revealed to be playing the character instead.
Violante Placido as Nadya: Danny's mother and Ray's ex-girlfriend who helps Johnny to stop Mephisto from taking over his body.
Idris Elba as Moreau: A French member of a secret religious organization who joins forces with Johnny. He is the one who tells Johnny to find Danny.
Christopher Lambert as Methodius: a senior monk.
Anthony Head as Benedict: A senior monk at the castle where Nadya and Danny are hiding at the start of the film.
Jacek Koman as Terrokov
Vincent Regan as Toma Nikasevic: An arms dealer who works with Carrigan.
Spencer Wilding as Grannik
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