Nicolas Cage Criticizes Amazon AI Waiver After Spider-Noir Cancellation
Speaking at New York Comic Con, Nicolas Cage said Amazon asked him to sign an AI waiver for Spider-Noir and that he probably will not work with the studio again.
Nicolas Cage used his spotlight panel at New York Comic Con to criticize Amazon over its contracts and artificial intelligence policies, following the cancellation of the Prime Video series Spider-Noir, according to screenrant.com.
Cage said Amazon required him to sign a waiver allowing AI to be used on the series, and that he did not sign it. He added that he is probably not going to work with that studio again.
The remarks came during his panel appearance at New York Comic Con, where he addressed the end of Spider-Noir, a series that had already been cancelled by Prime Video.
Background
Spider-Noir was Cage's first television role. In a previous statement to Deadline, he reacted to the cancellation by saying one season was perfect for him. Season 1 earned a 92% critics score and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Quick answers
What did Nicolas Cage say about AI and Amazon at New York Comic Con?
Cage said Amazon required him to sign a waiver allowing AI to be used on Spider-Noir, which he did not sign, and that he is probably not going to work with that studio again.
Was Spider-Noir cancelled?
Yes, Prime Video cancelled Spider-Noir, and Cage addressed the cancellation during his New York Comic Con panel.
What were the Rotten Tomatoes scores for Spider-Noir season 1?
Season 1 earned a 92% critics score and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.