Nicolas Cage to Star in Live-Action Spider-Noir Series

The actor's acclaimed Spider-Verse role is getting its own show on Amazon.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Nicolas Cage's acclaimed performance as the brooding, monochromatic detective Spider-Man Noir in the Spider-Verse movies is getting its own live-action series on Amazon. The eight-episode show will star Cage as an older version of the character, who is now a detective in 1930s New York. While the series is technically part of Sony's extended Spider-Man universe, which has had mixed results, the success of the Spider-Verse animated films has raised hopes that this new live-action take on the character will capture the same magic.

Why it matters

Spider-Man Noir was a fan favorite in the Spider-Verse movies, introducing a fresh take on the iconic superhero. Giving Cage's version of the character his own series provides an opportunity to further explore this unique interpretation of Spider-Man and the gritty, noir-inspired world he inhabits.

The details

The eight-episode series will see Cage's Spider-Man Noir character, now named Ben Reilly, as a bit of a burnout detective in 1930s New York. This appears to be a composite character, blending elements of Spider-Man Noir and the Scarlet Spider from the comics. The series will be available in both color and black-and-white to capture the original comic book aesthetic.

  • The Spider-Noir series will premiere on Amazon on May 27, 2026.

The players

Nicolas Cage

An acclaimed actor who is set to star as an older version of the Spider-Man Noir character in the upcoming live-action series.

Ben Reilly

The character that Nicolas Cage will portray, a detective version of Spider-Man Noir set in 1930s New York.

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What they’re saying

“Though it's being released on Amazon, this show is technically part of Sony's extended Spider-Man universe, which has mostly bombed with absolute stinkers like Madame Web and Morbius. The Venom movies were kind of okay, sometimes. Really, Spider-Verse is the best thing Sony has done as it's held onto the movie license, other than partnering with Marvel to bring Peter Parker to the MCU, and hopefully some of the brilliance of those animated movies has rubbed off on Spider-Noir.”

— Kenneth Shepard, Author (Kotaku)

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the series premieres on May 27, 2026 to see if the live-action Spider-Noir show can capture the same magic as the acclaimed Spider-Verse animated films.

The takeaway

Nicolas Cage's acclaimed performance as the brooding, noir-inspired Spider-Man Noir is getting its own live-action series, providing an opportunity to further explore this unique interpretation of the iconic superhero character.