Brendan Gleeson has a remarkable career as an actor who has stunned viewers with his astonishing performance in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody. The Irish actor has joined the cast of Nicolas Cage’s highly anticipated Spider-Man Noir series at Prime Video.
Spider-Man Noir Series Adds Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson and Nicolas Cage. Image Credit: Lionsgate Canada and Katalin Vermes/Lionsgate
Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir series is in the works at Amazon Studios and the character who appeared in the Spider-Verse animated franchise is now getting a solo series with Cage returning to voice the instant fan-favorite character.
The news of Brendan Gleeson’s casting in the series came after Variety’s source exclusively reported in July that the actor would be a part of it. Now, the latest report from the outlet confirmed The Banshees of Inisherin actor who claimed an Oscar nod for the movie, is joining Cage in the upcoming series. Gleeson’s role in the show has not been confirmed as of yet but it is highly expected to be a major villainous role.
SUGGESTED: ‘Longlegs’ Actor Nicolas Cage Shared Best Pick To Watch Out Of His 120 Movies
The series which is currently titled Spider-Man Noir follows “the story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero,” per official logline. The show also stars Lamorne Morris, Abraham Popoola, and Li Jun Li.
Fans Are On A Cloud Nine After Brendan Gleeson’s Casting In Spider-Man Noir Series
Brendan Gleeson. Image Credit: Jonathan Hession/ 20th Century Studios
Gleeson’s casting in Spider-Man Noir is inherently exciting considering the impeccable prowess of the actor making his roles memorable. If he appears in the show as a villain, it would most certainly be a wild performance adding to the narrative which will have rather a detective angle dominated. Fans took to X to respond to the news.
His talent and versatility always shine through, get ready for a masterclass in villainy..
— Eser (@WrittenByES) September 9, 2024
Exciting news! Brendan Gleeson’s casting as a villain promises a compelling performance in the ‘SPIDER-NOIR’ series.
— R. R. Khan (@imRRKX) September 9, 2024
Him vs Cage is going to be NUTS
— Kyle Simpson (@KyleSimpson20_) September 9, 2024
Exciting casting news
— 𝙀𝙡𝙖𝙣 (@elanbehh) September 9, 2024
That seems like the perfect location to have a pint… 🍺
— Denis Berttlin (@dennytoomany) July 25, 2022
Spider-Man Noir will debut domestically on MGM Plus’ linear channel. The show will have a global release on Amazon Prime Video. Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. The duo developed the series with the Into the Spider-Verse team including Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal; they will also executive produce the series with Harry Bradbeer directing the first two episodes. Release info of the series has been under wraps.
