Nicolas Cage has been spotted on the set of Spider-Man: Noir, Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming TV series set in 1930s New York City. Cage, known for his previous Marvel voice role as Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, is now taking on the role of Ben Reilly in the live-action adaptation.
What We Know About Cage’s Ben Reilly
Ben Reilly is originally a clone of Peter Parker in Marvel Comics. While the official series description doesn’t dive into specifics about Reilly, it hints at the character’s potential ties to the noir-inspired world. Cage was seen wearing a sharp gray three-piece suit on set, adding to the vintage 1930s atmosphere.
His portrayal of Ben Reilly is expected to align with the show’s grittier tone, which follows an aging private investigator wrestling with his superhero past. Cage’s knack for blending intensity and depth should make Reilly a standout addition to this alternate Spider-Man universe.
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Series Setting and Plot
Spider-Man: Noir reimagines the Spider-Man mythos in a Depression-era New York. It’s a dark take on superhero storytelling, with a focus on a grizzled investigator who once protected the city as its only superhero. The show exists in its own universe, separate from Peter Parker’s traditional narrative.
Cage’s casting alongside a talented ensemble, including Lamorne Morris as journalist Robbie Robertson, suggests the series will explore complex characters and social dynamics in 1930s America. Robertson’s character, described as a driven journalist breaking barriers as a Black professional, is a strong complement to the noir aesthetic.
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Cast and Creative Team
The series boasts an impressive lineup:
- Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly
- Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson
- Additional stars include Jack Huston, Li Jun Li, Brendan Gleeson, and Abraham Popoola.
Behind the scenes, Oren Uziel (The Lost City, Mortal Kombat) is the lead writer. Executive producers include Amy Pascal and Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind Sony’s Spider-Verse films.
Spider-Man: Noir doesn’t have a release date as of yet but is expected sometime this year.
