‘Spider-Noir‘ is doing something quite fitting for a noir detective story: giving the viewer access to its world before the show even officially launches on streaming.
Before the series’ release on Prime Video, fans will have the opportunity to see the first two episodes in theaters at special screenings at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. And it won’t be a typical preview either.
‘Spider-Noir’ Is Fully Embracing Its Dark Detective Identity
The theaters are going all out on the 1930s theme, serving themed food and beverages, and using a black-and-white theme. In all honesty, it’s the level of commitment that makes this project seem more exciting than a typical superhero spin-off.
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The audience at the screenings can purchase goodies like “Popcorn Noir,” “The City Dog,” and cocktails like “Black Manhattan” and “Dark & Stormy.” There is even a dessert for the “Blackout Malt” filled with Oreos, Whoppers, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle. It’s absurd, but in the best sense.
The series follows Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly, a private detective who’s a secret superhero of 1930s New York City, where a host of criminals are operating. ‘Spider-Noir’ is taking an unapologetically gritty detective tone, as opposed to more colourful Spider-Man adaptations audiences are used to.
The best part of the casting is that Cage already has Spider-Man history. He voiced Spider-Man Noir in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’, which went on to win an Oscar for animation. Now, finally, he’s about to get his opportunity to enjoy a real-life version of the noir hero.
‘Spider-Noir’ Could Become Prime Video’s Weirdest Superhero Hit
The eight-episode season will premiere May 25 on MGM+ before hitting Prime Video two days later. Even more interestingly, the viewers will be able to watch the series in full color or in authentic black and white.
That’s just one of the things that demonstrates the dedication of the creative team to the noir concept. Stylish, strange, unafraid to assert itself, ‘Spider-Noir’ is refreshingly different in a time when superhero projects tend to merge.
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