'Spider-Noir': Prime drops first-look of Nicolas Cage's Marvel series
What's the story
Prime Video has unveiled the first-look images from its upcoming live-action Marvel series, Spider-Noir. The show, which will premiere on MGM+ in the US and later on Prime Video in over 240 countries, stars Nicolas Cage in his first major television role. The series is inspired by the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir and offers a unique take on the Spider-Verse through a detective story set during the Great Depression.
Character insight
The story of 'Spider-Noir'
In Spider-Noir, Cage plays Ben Reilly, a former masked vigilante known as "The Spider." Now a private investigator in 1930s New York City, Reilly is drawn back into action when a new case forces him to confront his past. The series will be available in two formats: "Authentic Black & White" and "True-Hue Full Color," allowing viewers to choose their preferred visual experience.
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Why show is releasing in 2 formats
Cage spoke to Esquire about the dual offering, saying, "The truth is, they both work and they're beautiful for different reasons." He added that the monochrome version might inspire younger audiences to appreciate classic cinema as an art form. A release date for the same is yet to be announced.
Production details
Supporting cast and crew
The supporting cast of Spider-Noir includes Lamorne Morris as journalist Robbie Robertson, Li Jun Li as nightclub performer Cat Hardy, and Karen Rodriguez as Reilly's secretary Janet. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television for MGM+ and Prime Video. Harry Bradbeer directs the first two episodes while Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot are the co-showrunners. The project is executive-produced by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal.