Summary
A fan-madeNoirtrailer raises anticipation for Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man Noir series starring veteranMarvelactor Nicolas Cage.Sony’s Spider-Man Noir series has officially cast Nicolas Cagein the lead role, taking the first major step in pre-production. Nicolas Cage has already played an animated version of the character inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseandSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, but how different Cage’s live-action portrayal will be from hisSpider-Versecounterpart is yet to be seen.
On YouTube,ScreenCulturehas shared a concept trailer that compiles three fan projects:Chaos Corps'“Spider-Man Noir and the Man Made of Stone"teaser,ArmaniOrtiz’s"Spider-Man: NOIR"fan-made short film, andRuben Maldonado’s"Spider-Man Noir Concept"action sequence choreography. Aptly shot in black and white, all three fan-made videos and the concept trailer capture the film noir style of the source material. Watch the concept trailer below:
How Noir Can Stand Apart From Other Spider-Man Movies
Spider-Man Noir’s Darker Aspects Can Help Him Stand Out From Peter Parker And Miles Morales
As shown in the character’s concept trailer and fan projects, Spider-Man Noir is a much grittier Spider-Person than any Spider-Man ever taken to the big screen. Gone are Peter Parker’s lighthearted personality and friendly humor. Instead, Spider-Man Noir is a quiet hero who lurks in the shadows as he preys on his enemies.When Spider-Man Noir decides to attack, he does it brutally, unafraid of using lethal force or deadly weapons to neutralize his targets.
The fact thatNicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir will likely be over 60 years oldin the series also marks a huge different from most Spider-Man stories, where Peter Parker and Miles Morales' teenage and college years are central to their character arcs. Cage’s take on the character will likely be even more grizzled and cynical than the original comic book character. If he has survived long enough to reach 60, Spider-Man Noir must have gone through many harrowing experiences.
Nicolas Cage’s Superhero Role Requirements Make Me Even More Excited For His Live-Action Spider-Man
Nicolas Cage has clarified his thoughts on superhero roles, and his high bar for quality has me optimistic for the live-action Spider-Man Noir series.
Sony’sNoirseries will likely make full use of the character’s film noir inspirations, which have been largely absent from the superhero movie genre. High contrast black and white cinematography, as well as voiceover narration, morally ambiguous characters, and a Great Depression-era setting are to be expected. Two comic book movies Sony’sNoirseries might have certain parallels with could beSin CityandSin City: A Dame To Kill For, both of which serve as an ode to the film noir genre of the 1940s.
