Nicholas Cage (National Treasures, Ghost Riders) is returning to the Spider-Verse, but not as Peter Parker. According to Amazon Prime, the upcoming live-action Spider Noir series is set to reimagine the iconic web-slinger moving a from high school setting to a more grittier New York. The new identity of Cage’s character will be Ben Reilly, a mature and broke private detective, who comes to term with his past while being the city’s sole protector. The series will be able to stream into two different way, one in full color and the other in black and white.

The plot of the series will follow Reilly investigating a murder case, which will lead to him conclude with powerful rich corrupt individual, a femme fatale and overcoming past trauma. The character’s attire reflects the gritty atmosphere portrayed, with being completing pitch black, glowing google and a matching trenchcoat and fedora. Another element that will surely make the series stand out will be the case that the web-slinging investigator must solve.

Reported by Amazon Prime, the newly release images showcases the characters the series will be focusing on and truly capturing the vintage style. The other cast that will work alongside Cage are Lamorne Morris (Night Shift, Game Night) as journalist Robbie Pattern, Li Jun Li (Sinners, Blindspot) as Cat Hardy, Jack Huston (Mayfair Witches, Outlander) and Karen Rodriguez (Swarm, Shining Girls) as Reilley’s secretary, Janet. The suspense surrounding Reilly’s encounters with each character adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, ensuring that the story progresses in unexpected and captivating ways.

Prime Video has not officially announced a release date yet, but the first-look images have already generated significant excitement online. With a strong narrative, Spider Noir is poised to become one of the most visually distinctive and tonally bold entries in the expanding Spider-Verse. More information is expected soon, and this is the first Marvel series that will be available to stream on Prime Video.