End of the week roundup of Marvel rumors and news; sadly beginning with news of Patrick Stewart’s passing, plus when Ghost Rider will start filming and more. at LRM we have never really covered obituaries, and no intention to begin now. However, it would be amiss for me to discuss Marvel news without mentioning the sad passing yesterday of Marvel star Patrick Stewart at 86.
Stewart of course will feature in this December’s Avengers: Doomsday, which may end up being his final performance. There is some talk in the Barside Buzz that, fully aware of his illness, Stewart filmed scenes for Secret Wars early. However, I’m sure that will come out in time and it feels unimportant at this time.
Check this Instagram link to read a heartfelt tribute from X-Men co-star and long-time friend Ian McKellen. I think McKellen says it better than I ever could.
RELATED: Connor Storrie To Play Villain In Marvel’s Ghost Rider Movie
Now onto some of the latest Barside Buzz,
We begin with the recent news of Conor Storrie being cast as the villain in Ghost Rider. according to one leaker, don’t expect it to be Danny Ketch.
This is just me strictly speculating but I’m leaning towards him not being Danny Ketch. Most of the guys they were looking at for this role were older. So I do think he’ll be an actual villain whether it’s Blackheart, Blackout, Hellstrom, Zadkiel, or someone else https://t.co/QsWDthXrjz
— Apocalyptic Horseman (@ApocHorseman) October 28, 2026
Meanwhile, Alex P from TCC seems to be hinting that Jean Grey (Sadie Sink) will have an important role to play in Secret Wars. I’ll let you work out the implication he’s teasing here.
https://t.co/LWn7PgpCZs pic.twitter.com/cUZLHbqu4W
— Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) October 26, 2026
Finally today we have a rumored start date for Ghost Rider to begin filming in July, 2027.
That part is true. I did hear they start in July
— Apocalyptic Horseman (@ApocHorseman) October 29, 2026
That’s all for today folks in what has been a really slow week for geek Hollywood news. Let us know what you think below, and of course, goodbye Captain Jean Luc Picard/Professor X and a million other great roles played by the late Patrick Stewart.
