(Image Credits: Amazon MGM Studios)
Prime Video has shared a new Spider-Noir trailer. The new Nicolas Cage-led show not only has a unique look, but offers up a fresh take on Spider-Man in the process.
The unique superhero show will first premiere on MGM+’s linear channel on May 25. Afterward, all eight episodes will debut globally on Prime Video on May 27, where it will be available to stream in two versions, “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.”
“The series tells the story of Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero,” reads the official logline.
Spider-Noir trailer review
The Spider-Noir trailer leans fully into its absolutely noir-filled theme. The trailer highlights Cage’s Ben Reilly, a grizzled version of Spider-Man who is a down-on-his-luck private investigator. From the start, we’re looking at a much different version of the Spider-Man we’re used to. This one not only lives in an entirely different era, but is facing his own sets of problems as he struggles whether or not to step back into the persona of Spider-Man.
One thing the trailer does is lean into the absurdity of its premise. With the show taking place in the 1930s, Spider-Noir is clearly embracing its noir roots, and features a lot of tropes and stereotypes fans might associate with the time period. Cage himself has joked that his performance is a mix between Humphrey Bogart and Bugs Bunny, giving us a peek into just how unique his take on Spider-Man will be.
Spider-Noir’s trailer also briefly shows off the spin it will have on some of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains. Early in the trailer, we’re treated to the 1930s version of Flint Marko, who many might know as Sandman. The trailer also teases some run-ins with mob boss Silvermane, Tombstone, and more. Unlike present-day iterations, these characters all seem to have much more grounded and “realistic” looks and abilities, something that also leans heavily into the 1930s aesthetic for the show.
Rating
Rating: 4 out of 5.
