Nicolas Cage has signed on to reprise his role as Spider-Man Noir in a new series for MGM+ and Amazon Prime. In this live-action adaptation, Cage will portray the character he voiced in the 2018 animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." The series unfolds the tale of an aging, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who grapples with his past as the city’s sole superhero.
The announcement was made ahead of Amazon Prime’s upfront presentations to advertisers. The series is a collaborative production between Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Amazon's head of television, Vernon Sanders, and Sony Pictures Television Studios President Katherine Pope expressed their excitement about Cage’s involvement.
Developed by writers and executive producers Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot, the series also includes Emmy-winning director Harry Bradbeer, who will direct and executive produce the first two episodes. The creative team behind "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"—Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal—are also onboard as executive producers.
The series marks Cage's first role as a regular on television in his esteemed career, which includes an Academy Award for Best Actor for "Leaving Las Vegas."