Spider-Man fans will be pleased to learn that Nicolas Cage is reportedly gearing up to slip into the trench coat and fedora of Spider-Man Noir in a live-action series set to hit Prime Video. This news comes from an insider (courtesy of Ankler), who revealed that Cage was in "serious talks to take on the lead role" of the upcoming show.
Nicolas Cage has previously lent his distinctively intense voice to the character in the critically acclaimed animated films Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its 2023 sequel, Across the Spider-Verse. Spider-Man Noir, which was first published in 2009, takes the story of Peter Parker into the gritty, shadow-drenched streets of 1930s New York City, where Spider-Man adopts a more brooding, detective-like persona.
Known for his ability to infuse characters with a rare combination of intensity and nuance, Cage as Spider-Man Noir could bring a depth to the character that bridges the gap between comic book fantasy and the bleak realism of film noir. His portrayal in the Spider-Verse films was met with such fan adoration that the mere thought of him stepping into the live-action version of the character has generated a wave of excitement and anticipation among both casual and die-hard Spider-Man fans.