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Sony’s involvement in Amazon’sSpider-Noirseries made some fans worry that Nicolas Cage’s character might not don the iconic suit that brings the gritty detective vibes to life. However, those doubts can finally be laid to rest.
Nicolas Cage is bringing his animatedSpider-ManNoircharacter from the Spider-Verse films into live-action for the upcomingSpider-Noirseries. Production on the show is underway, andfans recently caught a glimpse of Cage on set, fully embracing his quirky charm in an eccentric solo scene – though he wasn’t yet suited up as Spidey. But the wait is over for what fans have really been eager to see: our first look at the live-actionSpider-Man Noircostume has surfaced, giving us a glimpse of what Cage’s noir-inspired Spider-Man will look like on screen.
With an exciting batch of new set photos, fans now have their first glimpse ofSpider-Noir’siconic character fully suited up, capturing the gritty, noir-inspired look beloved by audiences. The wall-crawling hero, voiced byArcadian’sNic Cage, appears almost straight from the pages of Marvel Comics, with a design nearly identical to the beloved black-and-white antihero seen inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Dressed in his signature noir ensemble—a blend of Spider-Man meets Batman vibes—Spider-Noir sports his fedora, ski mask, goggles, rugged combat boots, and trench coat. This is Spider-Man reimagined as a stylish steampunk hero, ditching the typical spandex for a bolder, darker edge. Fans can also catch a sneak peek at an action-packed sequence where Spider-Noir, perched on top of a moving car, fires webs into the distance. While the footage promises plenty of high-octane scenes, it’s worth noting that this daring stunt work is handled by a stunt double, not Cage himself.
Spider-Man Noir got his true mainstream moment inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, introducing countless fans to the gritty, noir-inspired version of Spider-Man.Originally debuting in Marvel Comics in 2009,Spider-Man Noirkicked off Marvel’s experimental “Noir” line, which later brought dark reimaginings of heroes likeWolverine,Daredevil,andthe Punisher. However, Noir remains the enduring favorite from this era. Spider-Man Noir’s first non-comic appearance came through the 2010 video gameSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, which let players experience four distinct Spider-Man worlds and offered an early taste of the Spider-Verse concept long before the blockbuster film. Here, players got to embody Noir, Spider-Man 2099, and the Ultimate universe’s Spider-Man, blending styles, and gameplay that helped shape fan perceptions of the multiverse. Noir also swung into the third season ofUltimate Spider-Manin 2015, further expanding his fanbase. While these appearances sparked interest, they couldn’t rival the excitement of his cinematic debut inInto the Spider-Verse.
Nicolas Cage, who first voiced the gritty, noir-inspired hero inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, now steps into live-action withSpider-Noir. Set in 1930s New York, Cage plays an aging, hard-luck private investigator haunted by his past as the city’s one and only masked vigilante. Though his superhero days are long gone, the shadow of that life lingers. In a surprising move, “Peter Parker” or even “Spider-Man” is not mentioned—a bold rebranding choice that signals a major shift from the animated franchise where Spider-Man Noir first captured audiences. Cage’s return to the role is bolstered by a talented cast, including Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin) as the villain, Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson, Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire) as a bodyguard, Abraham Popoola (Atlas) as a WWI veteran, and Li Jun Li (Babylon) as a nightclub singer.
