Nicolas Cage is suiting up as Spider-Noir in the most unexpected Marvel comeback of 2026.
The live-action series brings the 1930s vigilante from animation to reality. Cage previously voiced the character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). This marks his return to Marvel after nearly two decades.
The show reimagines Peter Parker as a hard-boiled detective in depression-era Manhattan. Think Humphrey Bogart meets web-slinging action. Ben Reilly joins the cast as a central figure in this noir universe.
Fast Facts:
- Production Status: Officially greenlit for 2026
- Cage’s Age: 62 (playing an aging superhero)
- Previous Spider-Verse Role: Voice acting in Oscar-winning animated film
- Last Marvel Project: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
- Filming Style: Black-and-white noir cinematography
Cage has been campaigning for a Spider-Man role since the canceled Tim Burton Superman project in the 1990s. He named his son Kal-El after Superman and has extensive comic book tattoos.
Why It Matters:
Spider-Noir proves Marvel is betting on multiverse nostalgia and niche characters. The series targets adult audiences craving mature superhero content beyond standard MCU formulas. For Cage, it’s vindication—proving his passion for comic book roles wasn’t just method acting. It was destiny.
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