After the global success of the Spider-Verse films, fans will soon get to see a TV series titled Noir based on the Spider-Man Noir character portrayed by Nicolas Cage in the Spider-Verse films. Produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, this series will star Nicolas Cage, reprising his role as the noir-themed Spider-Man. Here’s everything you need to know.
Is Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir TV show set in the MCU?
No, Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir TV show is not part of the MCU of Earth-616.
According to a Deadline report, this upcoming TV show will have Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios producing it. This will feature no involvement from Marvel Studios. According to the official description, it stars Nicolas Cage as an aging detective in 1930s New York City. This tells us that the show will focus on the story of Spider-Man Noir, previously played by Nicolas Cage in the Spider-Verse films, now reprising his role in a live-action series.
Is Prime Video’s Spider-Man Noir series canon to Sony’s Venom Universe?
No, the Spider-Man Noir TV series is not canon to Sony’s Venom Universe, better known as Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.
Noir seems to be based on the character featured in the Spider-Verse films produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation. However, this time Amazon MGM Studios along with Sony Pictures Entertainment will take the lead. So, this TV series will most likely be part of a completely different world.
Regarding Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Spider-Man Noir, Katherine Pope, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have Nicolas Cage starring in this series! No one else could bring such pathos, pain, and heart to this singular character. Along with our brilliant producers and partners at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, we couldn’t ask for a better team to explore this reimagining of such an iconic character in Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters.”
