Nicolas Cage and Idris Elba joined forces for the 2011 Marvel superhero sequel, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance . Directed by the high-energy duo Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor —known for the Crank series—this film represented a grittier, more kinetic departure from its 2007 predecessor. Movie Overview: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
: Unlike the first film, Cage performed as both Johnny Blaze and the Ghost Rider himself through motion capture, often wearing Baron Samedi-inspired voodoo makeup on set to stay in character. Elba also performed his own motorcycle stunts , adding to the film's gritty realism. Cast and Creative Team idris elba and nicolas cage movie