Spider-Noir | The Movie My Life

Given the option, I’d never have guessed I’d choose to watch a film or series in black and white over colour. That is, until I saw the trailer for Spider-Noir, the upcoming eight-part action/adventure/fantasy/mystery starring Nicolas Cage, Li Jun Li, Lamorne Morris and Karen Rodriguez.

The stark contrast of true black against blown-out whites, and every smoky grey in between, is so striking that it’s inspiring a detour to the nearest gallery, one where I could lose myself in a black-and-white photography exhibition. There isn’t an exhibition that fits the bill right now, so I’ll wait for May 2026 to watch creator Oren Uziel’s 8-part Spider-Noir series. An action/adventure/fantasy about an ageing private investigator and former superhero who’s down on his luck.

Below are my favourite shots from the promising trailer.

Spider-Noir (2026), Nicolas Cage, Prime Video

He’s not looking directly at me, so this can hang on my wall at home. No problem.

Spider Noir (2026), Karen Rodriguez, Prime Video

The lighting. The asymmetry. The expression. Yes!

Spider-Noir (2026), Lamorne Morris, Prime Video

Two words: texture and shadow. Good day.

Lines. Light. Movement. I need this humongous.

Spider-Noir (2026), Li Jun Li, Nicolas Cage, Prime Video

Yes to the intriguing perspectives. Thank you.

Lines and shadows for the light lover’s glee. Merci beaucoup.

When I think of brilliantly lit black-and-white films or shows, Roma (2018), directed by Alfonso Cuaron, comes to mind first. Based on how this looks, I may have another to add.

Thank you, film, you perfect amalgamation of all the arts.

Watch the Spider-Noir Trailer here.

Spider-Noir Release Dates: May 27th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

New action/adventure/fantasy Spider-Noir stars Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilley, a 1930s-era, ageing private investigator down on his luck.

Forced to confront the ghosts of his past, Reilley grapples with a former life as New York City’s only superhero.

Directed by Oren Uziel, additional key cast includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, and Jack Huston.

Interesting spin on the Spider-Man story, this one.

How great it is that we have the option to watch two versions of this. One in colour and another in black and white.

Of course, my default preference is always colour. However, the way this trailer uses light in the absence of it, combined with framing, is genuinely arresting. Therefore, I’ll likely start with the black-and-white version. Then, if I like it, I’ll circle back and try the colour cut too.

Are you curious about the colour versus the black-and-white experience, too?

Karen Rodriguez, Andrew Lewis Caldwell, Brendan Gleeson, Jack Huston, Li Jun Li, Abraham Popoola, Randy Oglesby, Richard Robichaux, Exandrea Pitts, George Todd McLachlan and Ydaiber Orozco also star.

Spider-Noir Release Dates: May 27th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,