Spider-Noir Series First Look at Tombstone Before MCU Debut

The new Spider-Noir series on Prime Video will show Tombstone before the MCU's Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This version of Tombstone is designed for a 1930s New York.
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Prime Video's upcoming series, Spider-Noir, is set to introduce a reimagined version of the crime boss Tombstone, portrayed by Abraham Popoola. This appearance will precede the character's confirmed role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, slated for a 2026 release. The Spider-Noir adaptation positions Tombstone, alongside other classic villains like Sandman and Silvermane, as central figures in a hard-boiled, 1930s New York milieu. The series, starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly's Spider-Man Noir, features radical redesigns of these characters to fit the era's aesthetic.

The casting of Popoola as Tombstone in Spider-Noir means the character will have his first live-action appearance via this Prime Video series. This preempts his scheduled introduction in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where he will be played by Marvin Jones III. Some suggest the Spider-Noir iteration might lean closer to the comic book origins, possibly highlighting a "tortured soul" aspect to the character, distinct from the MCU's version.

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The narrative of Spider-Noir centers on Ben Reilly, not Peter Parker, navigating a shadowy New York. The inclusion of figures like Tombstone and Silvermane, identified as organized crime elements, strongly implies that criminal enterprises will be a significant conflict for Reilly in the series. The show also introduces other redesigned villains, including Jack Huston as Sandman and Andrew Lewis Caldwell as Megawatt, an electro-powered antagonist previously misidentified as Electro.

Behind the scenes, the creative team appears unconcerned about potential character overlap with other Spider-Man properties, including animated versions or those from Spider-Verse. This suggests a degree of freedom in adapting the vast catalogue of Spider-Man adversaries. The series, helmed by showrunner Oren Uziel, is set to debut on May 27th. Alongside the villains, supporting characters like Janet (Karen Rodriguez), Cat Hardy (Li Jun Li), and journalist Robbie Robertson (Lamorne Morris) will populate this distinctively grim world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does the Spider-Noir series come out?
The Spider-Noir series will start on May 27th. It stars Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir in a 1930s New York setting.
Q: Who plays Tombstone in the Spider-Noir series?
Abraham Popoola plays Tombstone in the Prime Video series. This is the first live-action appearance for the character.
Q: Will Tombstone be in the MCU?
Yes, Tombstone will also be in the MCU movie *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, which is planned for 2026. Marvin Jones III will play him in that film.
Q: What is the Spider-Noir series about?
The series follows Ben Reilly as Spider-Man Noir in a dark, 1930s New York. He will face classic villains like Tombstone and Sandman who lead criminal groups.