Nicolas Cage has expressed relief regarding the cancellation of the animated series Spider-Noir, stating that he felt one season was sufficient to tell the character's story and that repeating the role could diminish its impact. He also revealed that he would likely not work with Amazon again due to the company's stance on artificial intelligence. Cage starred as Ben Reilly in the series, which premiered on Prime Video earlier this year.
Cage elaborated on his feelings in an interview with IGN, explaining that he felt he had said all he wanted to say with the character and that continuing the series risked wearing out the audience's welcome. He drew parallels to older television formats where shows often concluded after a single season. "So when they didn’t pick it up, I was like, 'Whew, thank you!'" Cage stated. He is currently involved with the limited series True Detective, which also adheres to a one-season format.
Beyond his creative reasons for wanting to move on from the character, Cage cited significant disagreements with Amazon over its investment in AI. He confirmed that he refused to sign a waiver for the use of AI in Spider-Noir, which led to his decision to avoid future work with the company. "I'm not an AI-friendly actor. I'm not part of their club," Cage told IGN.
Cage has previously voiced his strong opinions against AI in performance, calling AI-driven performances a "dead end" during the 2025 Saturn Awards. He argued that artificial intelligence cannot replicate the human condition and that an overreliance on it in art could prioritize financial interests over integrity and truth.
Cage is currently preparing for the release of the film Madden, in which he portrays the titular John Madden. The performance has already generated significant discussion among fans.