Nicolas Cage stated that he will probably not work with Amazon again after the studio asked him to sign an artificial intelligence waiver for the Prime Video series Spider-Noir. The cancellation of the superhero series followed last month after just one season, arriving days before the Emmy Awards where the program earned 11 nominations.
New York Comic Con Panel Reveals AI Waiver Dispute
During a panel on the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con, Cage detailed his refusal to sign the contract regarding generative technology. Amazon invested $50 billion in OpenAI, prompting the actor to draw a direct line between the studio’s corporate strategy and his own stance. “I am not an AI-friendly actor, so it’s like, connect those dots! I’m not a member of their club,” Cage told the audience. IGN also attended the panel and confirmed the actor’s remarks regarding the waiver dispute. The project marked Cage’s first leading role in a television series.
High Viewership and Critical Praise Fail to Save Series
Despite critical praise and high viewership metrics, Amazon pulled the plug on the Marvel adaptation. The series amassed 2.6 billion minutes viewed in its first six weeks on the platform. Reviewers praised the production as a stylish homage to classic film noir. The first season earned a 92 percent critical rating and a 90 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The program also secured the most nominations of any Prime Video program for the year, totaling 11 Emmy nods before its abrupt end.
Future Projects Involving Gen-Z Filmmakers and HBO
Cage expressed enthusiasm for working with younger creators who rely on traditional filmmaking methods. He praised Backrooms director Kane Parsons, a Gen-Z YouTuber who transitioned into a Hollywood career with A24. “They’re doing it from scratch and by hand. I want to get with that,” Cage said during the panel. Alongside plans to star as John Madden in the upcoming film Madden with Amazon MGM, the actor casually announced that his next television project will be a season of HBO’s True Detective. HBO did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding his casting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nicolas Cage and Spider-Noir
Why did Amazon cancel Spider-Noir after one season?
Amazon has not officially confirmed the specific reason for canceling Spider-Noir after one season. The cancellation arrived despite the series earning 2.6 billion minutes viewed in its first six weeks and collecting 11 Emmy nominations.
What did Nicolas Cage say about AI technology in Hollywood?
Nicolas Cage spoke out against artificial intelligence at multiple public appearances, stating at New York Comic Con that he refused to sign an AI waiver for Spider-Noir. He previously told the Saturn Awards in early 2025 that he is a believer in not letting robots dream for us.
What is Nicolas Cage’s next television role?
Nicolas Cage announced during his New York Comic Con panel that his next project will be a season of HBO’s True Detective. HBO did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding his participation.