Spider-Man Noir Series to Offer Two Unique Visual Styles
Nicolas Cage's return as the brooding 1930s web-slinger is shaping up to be a one-of-a-kind television event. Producers are crafting a viewing experience unlike any other for the live-action series, promising a bold creative choice that will immerse audiences in the gritty world of Depression-era New York. What's their secret?
Fans of the moody web-slinger are in for a special treat. The upcoming live-action show centered on the 1930s hero will be presented in two distinct formats. Producer Christopher Miller recently shed light on the project's ambitious visual approach, confirming that viewers will have a choice in how they take in the gritty detective story.
A Tale of Two Versions
Initial reports suggested the Nicolas Cage-led project would be primarily a black-and-white affair. However, Miller took to Twitter to clarify the creative team's full vision. He explained that while the show was conceived with a monochrome aesthetic in mind, a second, vibrant option will also be available.
The producer wrote: "It was shot and designed to be in black and white – and there will also be a color version that has been designed in an exciting and unique period-inspired way. So there is no "main" version." This dual approach aims to honor the story's historical setting in multiple ways.
Inside the 1930s Setting
The series marks the return of the popular variant first introduced to mainstream audiences in the animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. While a leaked trailer gave fans a sneak peek earlier this year, official details have been scarce. The show will feature a cast that includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, and Jack Huston alongside Cage.
The official summary sets the stage for a compelling drama: "Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. The story follows an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, played by Academy Award winner Cage, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero."
An Authentic On-Set Feel
Actor Lukas Haas, one of the show's stars, previously hinted at the dual formats back in May. He described the immersive filming process, noting how the on-set monitors displayed the footage in monochrome, adding to the authenticity of the 1930s environment.
"When we filmed it, the monitors were all black and white, so you got this feeling and it looked very, very authentic. To the point that I would actually go and look at the monitor and think I was looking at some older footage, but it was actually just a monitor of what was on the camera at the time," he said. "They did a beautiful job with the filters and all that stuff, making it look like genuine old 1930s, black and white film. But obviously, just the writing, and Nic is incredible. It’s just a really fun project and I cannot wait to see how it turns out."
In other corners of the Spider-Verse, audiences are eagerly awaiting updates on the animated threequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. The film's release has been pushed to 2027, but filmmakers Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson shared some early footage at CinemaCon 2025, teasing that Miles Morales is on the run.
As for the live-action Noir adventure, a premiere date has not yet been announced.