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Nicolas Cage Rejects Typecasting as He Launches Spider‑Noir

He says passing on a Sam Raimi villain led to bigger artistic rewards as Spider‑Noir moves to streaming.

Overview

  • At a New York premiere on Sunday, Cage said he refuses to be trapped into one kind of role and prefers a wide range of parts.
  • He disclosed that he once discussed playing the Green Goblin with Sam Raimi but chose to star in Adaptation instead, a choice that later earned him an Oscar nomination.
  • Cage stars as Ben Reilly, a 1930s private investigator with spider-like powers, and says his performance blends classic noir with cartoon energy.
  • Publicity materials and press reports say Spider‑Noir is set to premiere on MGM+ on May 25 and on Prime Video on May 27, which distributors have publicly listed in coverage.
  • Cage also noted creative choices for the series, including a performance inspired by Humphrey Bogart and Bugs Bunny and versions offered in both black‑and‑white and full color.