First Look at Spider-Noir: Nicolas Cage Leads Prime Video’s Dark Take on Spider-Man

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we react to the first look at Prime Video’s upcoming Spider-Noir series, starring Nicolas Cage as a brooding, trench coat-wearing Spider-Man in 1930s New York. We break down what’s been revealed so far, from the creative team behind the project to the tone and style of the series. Get ready for a much darker take on the Spider-Verse.

Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 First look at Spider-Noir revealed by Prime Video
00:06 Nicolas Cage confirmed to star in live-action series
00:11 Series set in 1930s New York, based on Spider-Man Noir comics
00:15 Release scheduled for 2026
00:18 Directed by Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag, Enola Holmes)
00:23 Showrunners: Oren Uziel (22 Jump Street, The Lost City) and Steve Lightfoot (The Punisher)
00:34 Darker tone expected compared to Spider-Verse version
00:40 Invitation for listeners to share their thoughts

Key Takeaways:

• Spider-Noir is a live-action adaptation of the Spider-Man Noir comic

• Nicolas Cage returns to the role, this time in a live-action format

• The show will premiere on Prime Video and MGM+ in 2026

• The story follows an aging PI who was once New York’s only superhero

• Creative team includes top talent from Fleabag, The Punisher, and 22 Jump Street

• The tone is expected to be darker than the animated Spider-Verse version

Memorable Quotes:
"Love Fleabag and Enola Holmes, so pretty good at the period pieces."
"This looks like it's gonna be a much darker tone than that."

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