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Actor Nicolas Cage stated at New York Comic Con that he refused to sign an AI waiver for 'Spider-Noir' and is unlikely to work with Amazon again. He also announced his next role will be in HBO's 'True Detective.'
Nicolas Cage announced on Saturday that he is unlikely to work with Amazon again after refusing to sign an artificial intelligence waiver for the Prime Video series "Spider-Noir." Speaking at a panel during New York Comic Con, the 62-year-old actor cited Amazon’s significant investment in AI technology as the reason for his decision.
Cage alleged that he was asked to sign a waiver permitting the use of AI on the show. He explicitly rejected the request, contrasting his stance with the studio's technological direction.
"Amazon is a very AI-friendly company, to the tune of $50 billion invested in OpenAI," Cage said on stage. "I am not an AI-friendly actor, so it’s like, connect those dots! I’m not a member of their club. I didn’t sign the waiver to let him use AI on ‘Spider-Noir.’ I’m probably not going to be working with that studio again, but that’s OK."
Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the alleged waiver or Cage’s statements.
"Spider-Noir," which premiered in May, was a collaboration between Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. The series, which reimagined the superhero in a 1930s crime-thriller setting, marked Cage’s first leading role in a television series.
Despite its cancellation after one season, the show performed strongly in viewership and awards. According to Nielsen, the series earned 2.6 billion minutes watched in its first six weeks of streaming. It was also Amazon’s most-nominated show at this year’s Emmys, receiving 11 nominations and five wins. Amazon announced the cancellation last month, a move that Variety reported left much of the industry in shock.
During the same panel, Cage confirmed he plans to continue working in television. He announced that he will join the cast of the HBO series "True Detective."
"My agent’s out there somewhere listening," Cage said. "That’s OK that I’m the first to announce that, right?"
HBO did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Cage’s participation in the series. Cage also expressed interest in collaborating with Gen-Z filmmakers, specifically praising "Backrooms" director Kane Parsons.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between high-profile talent and major studios regarding the integration of AI in production. While industry unions like SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild have secured contractual protections against AI, individual actors are increasingly making public statements about their personal boundaries with technology. Cage’s refusal to sign the waiver, despite the commercial success of "Spider-Noir," underscores the potential friction between creative control and studio investment in AI tools.
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