Phil Lord and Chris Miller reveal Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir character inspiration
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Updated · Deadline · Apr 25
Phil Lord and Chris Miller reveal Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir character inspiration
12 articles · Updated · Deadline · Apr 25
At Deadline Contenders TV, Lord and Miller said Cage's character blends 70% Humphrey Bogart and 30% Bugs Bunny for the MGM+ and Prime Video series.
Spider-Noir stars Cage as Ben Reilly, a 1930s New York detective with spider powers, alongside Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, and Karen Rodriguez. Emmy-winner Harry Bradbeer directs the first two episodes.
The producers emphasized a playful yet dramatic tone, aiming for a standalone story distinct from other Marvel series. Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot serve as co-showrunners and executive producers.
What mystery lies behind changing Spider-Noir’s name to Ben Reilly?
Can Nicolas Cage successfully blend Humphrey Bogart with Bugs Bunny?
Will the show be true noir or just a superhero story in black and white?
How will villains like Sandman be adapted for a 1930s noir setting?
Will Spider-Noir's two visual versions reveal a different story?
Is Spider-Noir's standalone format a rejection of shared universes?