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Nicolas Cage revels in being 'a Spider-Man for aging adults'
Nicolas Cage plays former superhero Ben Reilly in a 1930s noir series and says he watched old movies to shape the role.
- Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Reilly, a former superhero turned private detective, in the new 1930s-set action series 'Spider-Noir.' At 62, the actor brings a gritty, noir-inspired performance to the iconic Spider-Man role.
- Spider-Noir features a unique stylistic choice, allowing viewers to watch the action-packed episodes in either color or the classic black-and-white format. This visual approach aims to capture the essence of the 1930s setting.
- To prepare for his role as a gumshoe, Cage watched classic films including 'The Big Sleep' , 'Casablanca' , and 'Double Indemnity' . These movies helped him capture the era's tone and cinematic style.
- Embracing the character's age, Cage stated that playing an older hero is "empowering for people of that age" to see on screen. He noted that the Spider-Noir character faces challenges while feeling his age.
- Swinging around the Big Apple, the actor performs spider-like moves despite the physical demands of the role. He stated, "I'm feeling some adrenaline in it," while portraying the complex, older superhero in the new series.
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