Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have expanded their family with the adoption of a new dog named Charlie. Mendes introduced the rescue dog via Instagram on July 31, confirming he has joined their existing pet, a dog named Magic. The couple adopted Charlie through the California-based organization California Doodle Rescue.
The New Addition to the Gosling-Mendes Household
Eva Mendes confirmed the addition of Charlie to her family through a series of posts on social media. In a video shared on July 31, the actress is seen interacting with both Charlie and their other dog, Magic. Mendes expressed her affection for the new pet, stating, “We are in love!” and publicly thanked California Doodle Rescue for the adoption.
The organization responded to the news on Instagram, writing, “Congratulations!!! He has the best parents in town!!!” to which Mendes replied, “We love you!” The family frequently features their pets in social media content, with Mendes previously documenting time spent with Magic, who was adopted in 2024.
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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes share two daughters, 11-year-old Esmeralda and 10-year-old Amada Lee. The family’s social media presence often highlights their commitment to animal rescue and adoption.
Ryan Gosling’s Upcoming Role as Ghost Rider
The arrival of the new pet coincides with major professional news for Ryan Gosling. On July 25, Marvel announced that the 45-year-old actor has been cast as the next Ghost Rider, also known as Johnny Blaze. The character was previously portrayed on screen by Nicolas Cage in the 2007 film Ghost Rider.
Mendes, who starred as the character Roxanne “Roxie” Simpson in the 2007 film, acknowledged the casting news on July 26. She shared a fan-made collage on Instagram depicting Gosling as the superhero, referencing their first meeting on the set of the 2012 film The Place Beyond the Pines. In the caption, she wrote, “With love, Roxie,” a nod to her own history with the franchise.
Production Details and Expectations
The upcoming film will be directed by Shawn Levy. Levy’s previous work includes the 2024 Marvel film Deadpool & Wolverine and the upcoming project Star Wars: Starfighter. While Gosling confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that he has “always wanted to play” the character, there is no official confirmation regarding whether Mendes will reprise her role from the 2007 iteration.
Follow official production announcements from Marvel and major trade publications to stay updated on the release schedule for the new Ghost Rider film.
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Shawn Levy is set to direct the upcoming production.
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