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.

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),

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

"We were dating the same girl, and he came to L.A. not wanting to like me," Cage said of Depp

Nicolas Cage named his son Kal-El and addressed the inspiration for his name. The actor reveals that Superman rumor isn't true.

Wait, what?

Nicolas Cage cites the masterful 21st century TV series Breaking Bad as something that convinced him Spider-Noir would be worth starring in.

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.

As you can see in the video above, I had the chance to speak with the showrunner head of the show's release, where he revealed the surprising way that Nicolas Cage's version of the ability came together.