Why Spider-Noir Made Nicolas Cage Ben Reilly Instead of Peter Parker
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Nicolas Cage plays the role of Ben Reilly in the show Spider-Noir, rather than Peter Parker. The show's creators and Cage have discussed the production and his involvement in interviews, with Cage also hinting at a potential second season. The reason for the character name change is reportedly due to a legal issue that prevents the show from using the name Spider-Man or Peter Parker.
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