Spider-Man Noir is a fascinating reinterpretation of the iconic character, taking him to a retro setting that sets him apart from the traditional. Its unique style and ambiance have made it one of the most beloved.
Following its appearance in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse“, fans have been delighted and have been asking for more. It seems their prayers were answered, as it will have its own live-action adaptation.
The project will be delivered as a series and will be added to the Prime Video catalog, as it is an Amazon production. Nicolas Cage will return to the Marvel world to bring the character to life once again.
Who are the cast of ‘Noir’?
Nicolas Cage (Longlegs and Ghost Rider) has joined the MCU and will be portraying Noir, the main character of the new spin-off. Multiple executives have spoken about his new role in Marvel and praised the iconic actor.
Vernon Sanders stated, “The extremely talented Nicolas Cage is an ideal choice for our new superhero, and the accomplished production team and the incredible Sony team is dedicated to expanding this franchise in the most authentic way“.
Meanwhile, Katherine Pope, the president of Sony Pictures Television Studios, said, “We are thrilled to have Nicolas Cage starring in this series. No one else could bring such depth of feeling, pain, and heart to this unique character“.
Nicolas Cage in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. (Source: IMDb)
During the first days of September 2024, it was reported that Brendan Gleeson is one of the latest additions to the cast, ready for a significant role. Therefore, he might possibly play the villain of the series.
Check out all the actors confirmed so far:
- Nicolas Cage as Noir
- Brendan Gleeson
- Abraham Popoola
- Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson
- Whitney Rice
- Li Jun Li
What will ‘Noir’ be about?
The new series will not portray the traditional version of the character, nor will it feature Peter Parker. Instead, it will focus entirely on the alternative and mature superhero version.
Noir fights crime in 1930s New York and each episode will bring a compelling story filled with drama, adventure in the best Spider-Man style and great fight scenes.
When will ‘Noir’ be released?
The Marvel universe continues to expand, and soon we will have a live-action series about Spider-Man Noir. Amazon has not yet confirmed when the title will arrive in the Prime Video catalog, as it is still in development.
Nicolas Cage in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. (Source: IMDb)
It appears that before it arrives on Prime Video, the title would premiere on MGM+ exclusively in the United States. Therefore, only subscribers to the platform will be able to access the content.
Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, provided the news in a recent statement and assured, “Expanding the Marvel universe with Noir is a unique and special opportunity, and we are honored to bring this series to our global Prime Video customers”.
