Who is Ben Reilly? Nicolas Cage's character from 'Spider-Noir'
What's the story
The upcoming live-action series Spider-Noir has confirmed that Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage will be playing the role of Ben Reilly, and not Peter Parker. The reveal was made during the Comic-Con Experience (CCXP) 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. Brazilian entertainment website Omelete shared a black and white and a colored poster of the series on Instagram with the caption: "Get an exclusive look at the first poster for the 'Spider Noir' series."
Character details
Cage's role as Ben Reilly in 'Spider-Noir' series
In the poster, we see a private investigator's office door with the nameplate "B. Reilly." Cage had previously voiced Spider-Man Noir in 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The character of Ben Reilly was created by writer Gerry Conway and first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1975. He is a clone of Peter Parker/Spider-Man who initially started as an enemy but later became an ally.
Series information
'Spider-Noir' series: Plot and cast details
Earlier this year, MGM+ and Prime Video revealed Cage's look in the live-action series. The official synopsis states that the story will follow "an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, played by Academy Award winner Cage, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only superhero." The cast also includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Jack Huston.
Release details
'Spider-Noir' series to be released in black and white
The Sony Pictures Television project will be released in both black-and-white and color versions. The series will first premiere on MGM+'s linear channel, followed by a global release on Prime Video the next day. Harry Bradbeer is directing and executive producing the first two episodes of Spider-Noir, while Uziel and Steve Lightfoot are co-showrunners and executive producers. A release date for the series has not yet been announced.