Nicolas Cage to Star in 'Spider-Noir' Series with Black and White and Color Versions

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Nicolas Cage is set to star as a gritty, 1930s-era Spider-Man in the new Prime Video series 'Spider-Noir'. The show will stream two versions of each episode - one in black and white, and the other in full color. Esquire magazine is offering an exclusive first look at both the monochrome and vibrant visual styles of the series, along with interviews with the show's creators about bringing this unique take on the Spider-Man mythos to life.

Why it matters

The dual-format approach for 'Spider-Noir' is an innovative way to give viewers creative control over the visual aesthetic of the series, allowing them to choose between the classic noir look or a more vibrant, pulp fiction-inspired palette. This flexibility caters to different viewer preferences and pays homage to the character's comic book origins in the animated 'Spider-Verse' films.

The details

In 'Spider-Noir', Nicolas Cage portrays a web-slinging vigilante operating in the dark underworld of 1930s New York City. The series will feature classic Spidey characters like Black Cat, Sandman, and Silvermane, all reimagined with a 1930s gangster aesthetic. Co-showrunner Oren Uziel, known for co-writing 'The Lost City', worked closely with producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the minds behind the 'Spider-Verse' films, to bring this unique vision to life.

• The 'Spider-Noir' series is set to premiere on Prime Video this spring.

What’s next

Fans can look forward to the premiere of 'Spider-Noir' on Prime Video this spring, with the option to watch each episode in either black and white or color.