Nicolas Cage won't work with Amazon again after refusing to sign AI waiver for Spider-Noir: 'I'm not a member of their club'

Nicolas Cage said he may not work with Amazon’s studio again after refusing to sign an artificial intelligence waiver connected to Prime Video’s Spider-Noir.

The actor discussed the issue Saturday at New York Comic Con while reflecting on his experience working on the series. His comments place a prominent actor’s opposition to AI use in direct tension with Amazon’s stated investment in the technology.

Cage says he rejected the waiver

Cage said Amazon is highly supportive of AI and pointed to the company’s reported $50 billion investment in OpenAI. He contrasted that position with his own stance, saying he is not an AI-friendly actor.

According to Cage, he did not sign the waiver that would have allowed AI to be used on Spider-Noir. He added that he was “probably not going to be working with that studio again,” while saying he was comfortable with that possibility.

A public divide over AI in entertainment

The remarks highlight a disagreement over the use of AI in a major streaming production. Cage’s comments do not indicate that Spider-Noir used AI, only that he declined permission for its use through the waiver.

For Amazon and other entertainment companies, the episode underscores how AI-related terms can affect relationships with performers. For Cage, the decision reflects his stated unwillingness to join what he described as Amazon’s AI-focused group.

What happens next

Cage did not announce a formal end to all future work with Amazon. Instead, he said he was probably unlikely to work with the studio again following the dispute.