Nicolas Cage‘s foray into the Spider-Verse has sparked excitement through the fandom, with his look in Spider-Noir etching itself into viewers’ hearts. The actor’s bold interpretation of the character has breathed new life into the web-slinging franchise, inspiring a whirlwind of reactions. With every frame, Cage embodies the gritty charm of a noir hero, and the audiences are here for it.
Fans praise Nicolas Cage as Spider-Noir
Nicolas Cage’s first look reveal as Spider-Noir is winning hearts across the fanbase. The internet is abuzz with praise for Cage’s dark, captivating take on the web-slinger.
Nine months have passed since the first glimpse of Nicolas Cage’s look in Spider-Noir. Amazon has now unveiled a fresh batch of images from the upcoming live-action Spider-Verse series being helmed by Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot. The new stills are showcased in both colour and black-and-white, offering a peek into the gritty, noir-inspired world.
In the series, Cage plays Ben Reilly, a 1930s private investigator turned superhero. Set in an alternate universe of 1930s New York City, the show follows Ben Reilly’s struggles with his past life as the city’s only superhero.
The images, released by Amazon, feature Cage in striking color and moody black-and-white, enjoying a drink and a cigarette. The snapshot offers a glimpse into the show’s dark, stylized retro version of New York.
The pictures further highlight Ben Reilly’s complex world, with supporting cast members like Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson, Li Jun Li as Cat Hardy, and Karen Rodriguez as Janet Smart. Brendan Gleeson plays the villain Silvermane, while Jack Huston takes on the role of Sandman.
Fans are utterly enthralled by Nicolas Cage’s first look as Spider-Noir, their excitement rippling across the internet. “Nicholas Cage? Damm very excited about this now,” a comment under Discussing Film‘s X (formerly Twitter) post read. “Nicolas Cage as a grizzled, fedora-wearing Spider-Noir? Peak casting. The black-and-white vibes with those rainy streets and lightning flashes are chef’s kiss for noir fans,” echoed another fan. “Can’t wait to see Spider-Noir in action!” yet another tweet read.
Spider-Noir premieres in Spring 2026 on MGM+ and Prime Video.
