Spider-Man Noir finds a new series regular ahead of production

To say it's a great time to be a Spider-Man fan would be an understatement. Multiple projects featuring the wall-crawler will be coming our way in the next few years. From the highly-anticipatedSpider-Man 4all the way toDLCforMarvel's Spider-Man 2; there is something for everyone's liking. However, fans are eagerly awaiting for the friendly neighborhood hero to venture into the world of live-action series for the first time since 1978. Fortunately, that will finally happen with the release ofSpider-Man Noir.

The MGM+ and Prime Video series will follow Peter Parker (portrayed by Nicholas Cage) as he works as a private investigator during the 1930s. The American actor will portray the role of Spider-Man Noir for the second time after voicing the character inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseandAcross the Spider-Verse. Fortunately, it seems the series could start production soon, as evidenced by many recent casting news. Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, and - more recently - Brendan Gleeson have all joined the series, with the latter being rumored to play themain antagonist. Now, the casting list just got a little bit bigger.

Jack Huston joins Spider-Man Noir

Jack Huston was recentlycastas a series regular forSpider-Man Noir.Unfortunately, details about his role remain under wraps. However, he's rumored to be playing a bodyguard. TheOutlanderstar has been the latest of many additions to the cast of the MGM+ and Amazon series, which could indicate production could be starting soon (even if no release date has been set in stone yet).

Spider-Man Noirwill be eight episodes long and will showcase a version of Peter Parker that's a little bit darker than what audiences are used to. As Nicholas Cageputs it:"It’s a grittier, more visceral kind of heroism". After all, the comic book series it's inspired by is a grim tale that focuses on the criminal underworld and mob bosses ruling over New York City. Think of it more akin to NetflixDaredevilin terms of tone and style.

While theSpider-Versemovie franchise andSpider-Man: Shattered Dimensionsfeatured Noir in an important and even protagonistic role - this ruthless version of the wall-crawler has yet to be as popular and cherished by fans as other variants such as Spider-Man 2099. Perhaps the upcoming live-action series will position him as a widely beloved hero, which could open a door for endless possibilities. After all, Nicholas Cage himself has expressed interest in his upcoming version of Peter Parker to team up with other heroes from the Spider-Verse.

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