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'Jack Ryan: Ghost War,' 'Spider-Noir' and More New Prime Video Releases We Can't Wait to Watch in May

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Why This Matters

The upcoming Prime Video release of 'Spider-Noir' featuring Nicolas Cage introduces innovative viewing options, allowing audiences to choose between black-and-white or full-color experiences. This approach highlights evolving viewer preferences and technological advancements in streaming content, making it a notable development in entertainment delivery. The series also marks Cage's first TV leading role, signaling a shift in his acting career and the industry's willingness to explore diverse storytelling formats.

Key Takeaways

Nicolas Cage stars in the new live-action series Spider-Noir, based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. The show marks Cage's first leading role in a TV series. In it, he plays Ben Reilly, a down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York who was once a superhero known as "The Spider." When he's offered a new case, Ben assumes his old alter ego one more time.

While we're excited to see what Cage can do in this role, we're also looking forward to the choose-your-own-viewing-experience aspect of the show. The series will be available to stream two ways: "Authentic Black & White" for an especially noir feel, or in "True-Hue Full Color," a stylized, color-saturated option. Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Abraham Popoola and Jack Huston all co-star. The series will debut on MGM Plus's broadcast channel on May 25 and arrives on streaming on Prime Video on May 27 as a binge release.