Nicolas Cage stars in the live-action Nicolas Cage Spider-Noir series, which will debut globally on Prime Video on May 27, 2026. Set in 1930s New York, the show follows Ben Reilly, a private investigator and the city‘s sole superhero, who must confront his troubled past after a personal tragedy.
An Introduction to the Spider-Noir Series and Its Release
The highly anticipated Spider-Noir series marks Nicolas Cage’s first starring role in a television show. Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the series will premiere on MGM+’s linear broadcast channel in the United States on May 25, before launching worldwide two days later. Audiences in over 240 countries and territories will have the option to stream the show either in Authentic Black & White or True-Hue Full Color, offering a unique viewing choice to enhance the storytelling experience.
Plot and Atmosphere of Spider-Noir
Spider-Noir is adapted from the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir, focusing on Ben Reilly, played by Nicolas Cage, a jaded private investigator navigating the dark streets of 1930s New York. After a heartbreaking event, Reilly faces his haunted past while defending the city as its only superhero. This noir-inspired narrative combines mystery and superhero elements, wrapped in a gritty period atmosphere.
“With no power comes no responsibility. ‘Spider-Noir’ – a live-action series starring Nicolas Cage – arrives in authentic Black & White and True-Hue full color May 27 on Prime.” — Prime Video
Key Cast Members and Creative Team Behind Spider-Noir
The series features a notable cast including Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage (Adaptation, Pig), Emmy Award recipient Lamorne Morris (Fargo, New Girl), and Li Jun Li (Sinners, Babylon). The ensemble also includes Karen Rodriguez (The Hunting Wives, Acapulco), Abraham Popoola (Atlas, Slow Horses), SAG Award winner Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Day of The Fight), and Brendan Gleeson, who holds both Emmy and Academy Award nominations (The Banshees of Inisherin, Harry Potter).
Guest stars appearing in the show include Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson, and Kai Caster. Emmy-winning director Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag, Killing Eve) directed and executive produced the first two episodes, setting a tense and atmospheric tone befitting the noir style.
Co-showrunners Oren Uziel (The Lost City, 22 Jump Street) and Steve Lightfoot (Marvel’s The Punisher, Shantaram) developed and executive produced the series along with the acclaimed creative team behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal. Lord and Miller’s production company, Lord Miller, contributes as executive producers along with Aditya Sood and Dan Shear. Amy Pascal also executive produces through Pascal Pictures, while Cage and Pavlina Hatoupis serve as executive producers, bringing their vision and influence to the project.
The Significance and Expectations for Spider-Noir’s Premiere
Spider-Noir breaks ground by blending noir aesthetics with superhero action, enhanced by the unique viewing options of black & white or color filters. Nicolas Cage’s move into television as a lead adds notable weight to the project, joined by an accomplished cast and production team. The premiere on Prime Video will test audience reception to this moody, tense adaptation of the Marvel comic, potentially opening new directions for superhero storytelling within the noir genre.
With its global release, the series aims to captivate viewers worldwide, offering both fans of comic adaptations and noir dramas a fresh perspective. The involvement of high-profile creatives and actors points to a carefully crafted production that promises to maintain an uneasy, restless tone throughout its episodes, resonating with audiences who appreciate complex characters and morally shaded narratives.
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