GoKawiilNicolas Cage says he refused Amazon's AI waiver before Spider-Noir cancellation
Nicolas Cage told a New York Comic Con panel that he declined to sign an AI usage waiver Amazon wanted for his role in Spider-Noir, calling Amazon "a very AI-friendly company" given its $50 billion OpenAI investment. Amazon canceled the acclaimed series after one season, shortly before it received 11 Emmy nominations, and Cage said he doubts he'll work with the studio again.
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Cage's remarks link his refusal to sign the waiver to the show's cancellation, though Amazon has not confirmed any connection between the two events. The episode highlights growing friction between actors and studios over AI rights in contracts, especially as streamers deepen financial ties to AI companies like OpenAI.
- Cage says he declined an AI waiver Amazon wanted for Spider-Noir
- Amazon canceled the show after one season despite strong reviews and 11 Emmy nominations
- Cage suggests he won't work with Amazon again and wants to collaborate with Gen-Z filmmakers instead
Source: entertainment.slashdot.org — Posted, 2026-10-10
Published there as: “Nicolas Cage Didn't Sign Amazon's AI Waiver For 'Spider-Noir'. Series Cancelled.”
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