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  Amazon's much-anticipated "Spider-Noir" series has just added Brendan Gleeson to its cast, as revealed by industry sources. Known for his versatile and critically acclaimed performances, Gleeson joins an ensemble that already includes Nicolas Cage and Lamorne Morris. The series is set in a gritty 1930s New York, where Cage plays an aging, down-on-his-luck private investigator forced to confront his past as the city’s only superhero. A Dark Twist on a Classic Hero: "Spider-Noir" Comes to Life “Spider-Noir” will explore a unique spin on the Spider-Man universe, with the series diving into the darker, more cynical side of a hero well past his prime. Set in a noir-styled 1930s New York, the story centers around Nicolas Cage's character, a private investigator with a shadowy past as the city's former masked vigilante. The show promises a blend of mystery, crime, and superhero elements, creating a unique narrative unlike any Spider-Man series before. While d

Nicolas Cage's Concerns About AI In Hollywood    Nicolas Cage, the renowned actor known for his dynamic roles in both blockbuster and indie films, recently expressed his deep concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) in an interview with The New Yorker. The Oscar-winning actor revealed his apprehensions about AI technology being used to recreate his likeness on screen after his death. Cage's remarks came after he had to undergo digital scans for two upcoming projects, including the highly anticipated live-action Spider-Man Noir series on MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video. The Digital Scanning Process Cage shared his unease about the digital scanning process required for his roles. He humorously yet seriously mentioned, “They have to put me in a computer and match my eye color and change — I don’t know. They’re just going to steal my body and do whatever they want with it via digital AI. … God, I hope not AI. I’m terrified of that. I’ve been very vocal about it.” Cage's fear is

From Animated Film to Live-Action: How Nicolas Cage and Spider-Man Noir are Set to Transform Television In a groundbreaking move for superhero television, Nicolas Cage is set to reprise his role as Spider-Man Noir in a new live-action series titled "Noir," which will debut on MGM+ and subsequently stream globally on Amazon Prime Video. This marks a significant development in the superhero genre, blending classic elements with innovative storytelling. The Journey from Animation to Live-Action Nicolas Cage originally voiced Spider-Man Noir in the critically acclaimed animated movie, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," which won an Academy Award for its unique visual and narrative style. The character, a darker, more gritty version of the traditional Spider-Man persona, is set in the 1930s and imbued with a noir aesthetic that resonates with fans of classic detective stories. The transition from an animated format to a live-action series represents a bold leap. "