Spider-Man Noir TV Series Secures The Punisher's Showrunner - Rumor
Prime Video's Spider-Man Noir TV Show recruits Steve Lightfoot, acclaimed showrunner of The Punisher series, as well as a former member of the creative team behind the hit show Hannibal
Steve Lightfoot, previously known for bringing a rugged Marvel character to TV, will now assist in bringing Amazon Prime Video's Spider-Man Noir show to life. As reported by Variety, Lightfoot, who previously worked on The Punisher with Jon Bernthal, will now serve as the showrunner for the upcoming series, alongside writer Oren Uziel from Mortal Kombat (2021).
The live-action show was announced to be in development earlier this year, and is set in 1930s New York City, featuring an older superhero navigating the city in his own standalone universe. However, it has been confirmed that the character behind the mask will not be Peter Parker.
In addition to co-showrunner duties, Uziel is also writing and executive producing Spider-Man Noir. The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse writers/producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will also serve as executive producers on the show. Lightfoot, who previously worked on NBC's Hannibal (2013-15) and co-created the Apple TV+ drama series Shantaram, has also expressed his desire to make a Blade TV show.
Spider-Man Noir isn't the only collaboration between Sony and Amazon on Marvel characters. There is a Prime Video and MGM+ series for Silk: Spider Society in development. The two companies are reportedly working on other projects as well, with Sony reportedly controlling 900 different Spider-Man characters for TV and film.
Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of Spider-Man and The Punisher, I am thrilled to hear that Steve Lightfoot, the acclaimed showrunner of The Punisher series, is joining the team behind Prime Video's Spider-Man Noir TV show. Lightfoot's previous work on The Punisher demonstrated his ability to bring a rugged Marvel character to life, and I believe he will bring the same level of expertise and passion to the Spider-Man Noir series.
The setting of the show in 1930s New York City is an exciting choice, as it will allow for a unique exploration of the character and his world. The noir genre is a perfect fit for Spider-Man, as it will enable the show to explore the darker and more mysterious aspects of the character. I am also intrigued by the fact that the character behind the mask will not be Peter Parker, as this opens up the possibility for a fresh and original take on the character.
