Nicolas Cage turned down "Dumb and Dumber" and the Green Goblin in "Spider-Man," opting instead for "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Adaptation" over franchise films.

The Oscar-winning actor was supposed to play the superhero in the early ’90s.

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 1 finale of “Spider-Noir,” now streaming on Prime Video. "Spider-Noir" is unlike any superhero saga we've ever experienced before. A film noir/superhero hybrid shot in stunning black and white (but also available in color),

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The 2007 film Ghost Rider was a blockbuster hit in theaters, grossing over $225 million worldwide. However, Nicolas Cage’s one shirtless scene stole the spotlight, sparking controversy over his 6-pack abs.

The trailer for Spider-Noir debuted a unique visual language, including the way the title character's Spider-Sense works. As you can see in the show, the ability is ambiguous and borderline painful for Cage's Ben Reilly,

Nicolas Cage unexpectedly praised Andrew Garfield while playing a Spider-Man-themed interview game. The fun exchange also turned into a reflection on Cage’s long-running meme legacy.