Nicolas Cage Stars in Noir Series 'Spider-Noir'
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- Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Reilly, a private investigator and former Spider‑Man, in the series "Spider‑Noir" that premieres on May 27 on Prime Video and MGM+.
- Spider‑Noir is adapted from Marvel’s Spider‑Man Noir comic, created by Oren Uziel, and is offered in both black‑and‑white and color formats.
- Diane Kruger plays Cage’s grieving wife, and Li Jun Li co‑stars as nightclub singer Cat Hardy.
- Variety published an interview where Cage cited classic film‑noir titles like "The Big Sleep" and "The Maltese Falcon" as inspirations for the show’s tone.
- Spider‑Man Noir was previously voiced by Nicolas Cage in "Spider‑Man: Into the Spider‑Verse", making his live‑action portrayal in the new series a long‑awaited fulfillment.
Why it matters: Prime Video and MGM+ secure a high‑profile, genre‑blending series that can draw superhero fans and noir lovers, while Nicolas Cage finally lands a superhero role that matches his brand, boosting his streaming draw and the platforms’ subscriber appeal.
