Spider-Noir final trailer released ahead of May 25 MGM premiere

The final trailer for the upcoming live-action series "Spider-Noir" has been released, setting the stage for the show's premiere later this month. Starring Nicolas Cage, the series presents a gritty, alternate take on the Spider-Man mythos set in 1930s New York.

Cage portrays Ben Reilly, a world-weary private investigator who has left his past as the city's only superhero behind following a personal tragedy. The new footage suggests he is drawn back into action when a case becomes personal, potentially involving a friend turned villain. The trailer highlights a rogues' gallery of antagonists, including Jack Huston as Sandman and Abraham Popoola as Tombstone, amid a mystery involving sudden superhuman mutations affecting the city. The series also features Li Jun Li as Felicia "Cat" Hardy, this universe's version of the Black Cat.

A defining creative feature of the project is its dual presentation format. The series will be available for viewers to watch in both a full-color version and an "Authentic Black and White" version designed to embrace its film noir roots. Nicolas Cage recently stated that he designed his performance specifically for the black-and-white presentation. He...