Nicolas Cage in Talks for Spider-Man Noir Series, 'Nothing's Definitive Yet'

Nicolas Cage has confirmed initial discussions about a possible reprisal of his role as Spider-Man Noir in an upcoming live-action series being developed by Amazon's Prime Video. Cage voiced the character in the animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and expressed his admiration for the role, hinting at a blend of classic golden age performances with the noir aspect of the character. The Spider-Man Noir series will reportedly explore a darker, more brutal version of Spider-Man, set against the backdrop of 1930s New York.

The show is slated to be led by "The Punisher's" Steve Lightfoot and comes off the back of a multi-series deal between Amazon and Sony that will see various Spider-Man spinoffs on Prime Video, despite some projects experiencing development setbacks. Spider-Man Noir is a character from the Marvel Noir universe, known for its alternative takes on standard superheroes, situated within darker, more mature storylines.

Spider-Man Noir is an alternative version of Spider-Man from a universe where the stories take place during the Great Depression. This darker, more gritty iteration of the superhero battles New York's criminal elements in a narrative filled with mystery and action.

Spider-Man Noir emerged from Marvel's Noir universe, introduced in 2009 as part of a line of comics that placed classic Marvel characters in a 1930s noir setting. Created by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky, and Carmine Di Giandomenico, this version of Spider-Man, named Peter Parker, is a more hard-boiled character, with the noir aesthetic influencing both the story and artwork. The success of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" has raised this character's profile, leading to increased interest in exploring more of his world in different media formats such as the anticipated Amazon Prime series.