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Nicolas Cage Slams Amazon Over 'Spider-Noir' AI Waiver at Comic-Con
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Nicolas Cage criticized Amazon for requesting he sign an AI waiver related to the development of “Spider-Noir” on Prime Video, expressing his opposition to AI use in acting and indicating he likely won't work with Amazon again.
- Amazon canceled the superhero series “Spider-Noir” after one season, despite its critical acclaim, 11 Emmy nominations, and 2.6 billion minutes viewed in the first six weeks, surprising many in the industry.
- Cage praised Gen-Z filmmakers like Kane Parsons, director of the successful horror film “Backrooms,” and expressed a desire to collaborate with young creators who build their careers independently through platforms like YouTube.
- Following his first leading TV role in “Spider-Noir,” Cage revealed plans to star in an upcoming season of HBO’s “True Detective,” marking a continued interest in television projects.
- HBO has not yet confirmed Cage’s involvement in “True Detective,” and no official statement was provided regarding the announcement.
