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* [[Nicolas Cage]] as [[Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)|Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider]]
* [[Nicolas Cage]] as [[Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)|Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider]]
* [[Johnny Whitworth]] as [[Blackout (comics)#Half-demon|Roarke Carrigan / Blackout]], the antagonist who, at the beginning, is human. He is turned into Blackout by the Devil to complete his job (which is not specified). This transformation gives him the fortitude and supernatural abilities to compete with Ghost Rider.<ref name="comingsoon.net">{{cite web |title=Blackout Confirmed for Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=75341 |work=ComingSoon.net |date=March 16, 2011 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref>
* [[Johnny Whitworth]] as [[Blackout (comics)#Half-demon|Roarke Carrigan / Blackout]], the antagonist who, at the beginning, is human. He is turned into Blackout by the Devil to complete his job (which is not specified). This transformation gives him the fortitude and supernatural abilities to compete with Ghost Rider.<ref name="comingsoon.net">{{cite web |title=Blackout Confirmed for Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=75341 |work=ComingSoon.net |date=March 16, 2011 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref>
* 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.<ref name="Screen Rant">{{cite web|url=http://www.thespiritofvengeance.com/site/|title=Cast/Filmmakers|publisher=Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance - Official Site|accessdate=15 January 2012}}</ref>
* Fergus Riordan as [[Danny Ketch|Danny]]a young child caught up in a demonic conspiracy who ends up in the care of Johnny Blaze during his travels.<ref name="Screen Rant">{{cite web|url=http://www.thespiritofvengeance.com/site/|title=Cast/Filmmakers|publisher=Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance - Official Site|accessdate=15 January 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ciarán Hinds]] as [[Devil|The Devil]], a being trying to take over the body of his son on the boy's birthday.<ref name="hindsandplacido">{{cite web |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/108099-hinds-and-placido-joining-ghost-rider-spirit-of-vengeance |title=Hinds and Placido Joining Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance |work=SuperheroHype.com |date=October 1, 2010 |accessdate=October 6, 2010 }}</ref>
* [[Ciarán Hinds]] as [[Devil|The Devil]], a being trying to take over the body of his son on the boy's birthday.<ref name="hindsandplacido">{{cite web |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/108099-hinds-and-placido-joining-ghost-rider-spirit-of-vengeance |title=Hinds and Placido Joining Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance |work=SuperheroHype.com |date=October 1, 2010 |accessdate=October 6, 2010 }}</ref>
* [[Violante Placido]] as Nadya<ref name="hindsandplacido"/>
* [[Violante Placido]] as Nadya<ref name="hindsandplacido"/>

Revision as of 15:50, 16 February 2012


For the Marvel Comics character, see Spirit of Vengeance.
Ghost Rider:
Spirit of Vengeance
Teaser poster
Directed byNeveldine/Taylor
Screenplay byScott Gimple
Seth Hoffman
David S. Goyer
Story byDavid S. Goyer
Produced byAshok Amritraj
Avi Arad
Michael De Luca
Steven Paul
StarringNicolas Cage
Fergus Riordan
Ciarán Hinds
Violante Placido
Idris Elba
Christopher Lambert
Johnny Whitworth
CinematographyBrandon Trost
Edited byBrian Berdan
Music byDavid Sardy
Production
companies
Distributed byColumbia Pictures[1]
Release date
  • February 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)
Running time
95 minutes[2]
CountryTemplate:Film US
LanguageEnglish
Budget$75 million[3]

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is an upcoming superhero film based on the Marvel Comics antihero Ghost Rider. It is a sequel to the 2007 film Ghost Rider and features Nicolas Cage returning to the starring role as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider.[4][5] It is also the second film to be released under the Marvel Knights banner after 2008's Punisher: War Zone. The film was directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, from a screenplay written by David S. Goyer, Scott Gimple and Seth Hoffman. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is scheduled to be released in theaters on February 17, 2012.

Plot

Johnny Blaze, still struggling with the curse of being the Ghost Rider, is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when a secret sect of the church asks him to save a boy from the devil. At first Johnny is reluctant to use his power, but it's the only way to save the boy and possibly rid himself of this curse forever.[6]

Cast

Production

On February 9, 2007, Marvel producer Avi Arad announced the development of Ghost Rider 2 at a press event.[15] Peter Fonda has also expressed a desire to return as Mephistopheles.[16] In early December, 2007, Nicolas Cage also has expressed interest to return in the lead role as Ghost Rider.[17] Shortly after, in another interview he went on further to mention that he would enjoy seeing a darker story, adding, "He's not eating jelly beans anymore; he's getting drunk". He suggested that the film could do with newly created villains.[18] It is also rumored that the sequel would feature Danny Ketch, another Marvel character who took up the Ghost Rider mantle in the comics.[19]

In a September 2008 interview, Nicolas Cage informed IGN that Columbia have taken meetings to start a sequel. Cage noted conversations about the story, where Ghost Rider may end up in Europe on behalf of the church, having story elements "very much in the zeitgeist, like Da Vinci Code."[20] In February 2009, an online source stated Columbia Pictures had greenlit a sequel to Ghost Rider. Nicolas Cage will reprise the lead role, whilst the studio are in search of writers.[21] On September 23, 2009, it was reported that David S. Goyer signed on to write the script for the sequel.[22] Goyer spoke to MTV about the sequel, stating that the story will pick up eight years after the events of the first film and that he hopes to start filming by 2010.[4][23] The sequel is titled Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance and will be produced by Mike De Luca[24] and will screen with a PG-13 rating.[25] On July 14, 2010 it was confirmed that Nicolas Cage would return, and Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor were announced to direct the film, with editor Brian Berdan and cinematographer Brandon Trost reuniting with the directors from the Crank films.[26]

Filming

In July 2010 Cage revealed shooting was to start in November.[27] In an interview with Superhero Hype!, Eva Mendes revealed that she would not be back as Roxanne for the sequel.[28] The film will be shot in Romania and Turkey.[29] The film started principal photography in Bucharest, Romania in November 2010, using mostly local talent.[5] Principal photography was completed on January 24, 2011.[30] On March 16, 2011, it was confirmed that Johnny Whitworth would be playing the antagonist, which was also confirmed to be Blackout.[7]. The film was converted in post-production to 3D.[31]

Three scenes were shot on set Castel Film. Among the places in the country chosen were Transfăgărăşan, Targu-Jiu, Hunedoara Castle and Bucharest.[32]

Filming in Turkey took place in Cappadocia, a historical region in central Turkey with exotic chimney topped rocky setting.

Reception

Reviewers who viewed an early preview screening at the December 2011 Butt-Numb-A-Thon in Austin expressed negative reaction to the film, with two attendants saying it was worse than the first Ghost Rider film, which one of them stated was made to look like The Dark Knight in comparison with the new film.[33]

References

  1. ^ http://wwws.aa.warnerbros.com/ghostriderspiritofvengeance/
  2. ^ "GHOST RIDER - SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  3. ^ "Leaner Budget for 'Ghost Rider 2' Gets Greenlight from Sony and Hyde Park". The Wrap. October 10, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  4. ^ a b Josh Wigler (November 4, 2009). "EXCLUSIVE: David Goyer Says 'Ghost Rider 2' Isn't A Reboot, Takes Place Eight Years Later". splashpage.mtv.com. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' Set for February 17, 2012". SuperheroHype.com. CraveOnline. September 17, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  6. ^ Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance - The Story
  7. ^ a b "Blackout Confirmed for Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance". ComingSoon.net. March 16, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  8. ^ "Cast/Filmmakers". Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance - Official Site. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  9. ^ a b "Hinds and Placido Joining Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance". SuperheroHype.com. October 1, 2010. Retrieved October 6, 2010.
  10. ^ "Idris Elba to Join 'Ghost Rider' Sequel & Possibly More Marvel Movies?". Cinematical. October 7, 2010. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
  11. ^ "Announcement of 'Ghost Rider 2' casting". Official Christopher Lambert Website. November 17, 2010. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  12. ^ "Christophe Lambert, le retour d'une star sensible". QuestFrance.fr (in French). April 8, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
  13. ^ "'Ghost Rider 2' Casting Updates: Ciaran Hinds, Iris Elba, Johnny Whitworth & Christopher Lambert". FusedFilm.com. October 12, 2010. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
  14. ^ "La bonne étoile de Christophe Lambert" (in French). TVMag.com. February 25, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  15. ^ Peter Sciretta (2007-02-10). "Ghost Rider 2 Announced". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved 2007-02-10.
  16. ^ Arya Ponto (2007-08-16). "Peter Fonda Talks About Working with Russell Crowe and 'Ghost Rider 2'". JustPressPlay.net. Archived from the original on 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2007-08-17.
  17. ^ Heather Newgen (2007-12-03). "Nicolas Cage on Ghost Rider 2". SuperheroHype.com. Retrieved 2007-12-07.
  18. ^ Larry Carroll (2007-12-05). "Nicolas Cage Wants Ghost Rider To Team Up With Spidey, Hit The Bottle In Sequel". MTV. Retrieved 2007-12-07.
  19. ^ Jim Vejvoda (September 10, 2010). "Danny Ketch in Ghost Rider 2?". IGN. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  20. ^ Vejvoda, Jim (September 3, 2008). "Cage Talks Ghost Rider 2". IGN. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
  21. ^ MrDisgusting (January 29, 2009). "Nicolas Cage Attached to 'Ghost Rider' Sequel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
  22. ^ MrDisgusting (October 2, 2009). "David Goyer's Shocking 'Ghost Rider 2' News". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  23. ^ Uncle Creepy (November 4, 2009). "David Goyer Talks Ghost Rider 2". DreadCentral.com. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  24. ^ "'Ghost Rider' Sequel Will Be Like Pushing the Reset Button".
  25. ^ e "Ghost Rider 2 Update". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  26. ^ "Neveldine and Taylor WIll Direct Ghost Ride Sequel and Cage Will Return". The Film Stage. June 14, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  27. ^ "Nicolas Cage Says 'Ghost Rider 2' Is 'A Different Trajectory, But It's Still The Same Guy'". Splash Page. July 7, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2010. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  28. ^ "No Eva Mendes for Ghost Rider 2". Superhero Hype!. July 19, 2010. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
  29. ^ "Ghost Rider Sequel to Shoot this Fall in 3D". [Superhero Hype!]. August 24, 2010. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  30. ^ "'Ghost Rider' star Nicolas Cage admires Cappadocia". Today's Zaman. 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  31. ^ "Bryan Taylor interview on Collider.com". September 27, 2011. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  32. ^ Wilding, Josh. "New Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance Filming Details for Romania Revealed!" comicbookmovie.com. October 14, 2010
  33. ^ Virtel, Louis. "Early Report: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is so Awful, You’ll Pee Fire ". Movieline. December 13, 2011
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