TL;DR: Nicolas Cage's upcoming live-action "Spider-Noir" series for Prime Video, set in 1930s New York, will feature him as Ben Reilly, not Peter Parker. A new poster reveals this twist. The series, part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, will premiere in 2026.
What Happened:
- Nicolas Cage will star as Ben Reilly in the live-action Spider-Noir series, set to release in 2026 on Prime Video.
- A new poster revealed at Brazil’s CCXP event confirms Reilly's identity, replacing Peter Parker as the protagonist.
- Reilly is a clone of Peter Parker in Marvel comics, known as the Scarlet Spider.
- Spider-Noir will blend noir detective fiction with superhero elements, set in 1930s New York.
- The series will be available globally on Prime Video, with initial airing on MGM+ in the U.S.
Key Details:
- Cage’s version of Spider-Noir is depicted as a private investigator in the poster, reflecting the character’s noir roots.
- The show’s tone is inspired by classic noir films, with Cage emphasizing a "fantasy" and "Pop-art mashup" style.
- The cast includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, and Li Jun Li, among others.
- Spider-Noir will feature eight episodes, directed by Harry Bradbeer.
Production and Release:
- The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
- Filming wrapped in March 2025, with a planned release in 2026.
- The show will not follow the Spider-Verse films but presents an alternate universe storyline.