Sony Revises Strategy for 'Silk: Spider Society', Targets Male Audience
In a significant shift, Sony and Amazon overhaul the 'Silk: Spider Society' series, dismissing the writers room to cater more to a male demographic.
- Sony and Amazon's 'Silk: Spider Society' undergoes a developmental overhaul, with the writers room being dismissed to pivot towards a male-skewing audience.
- The decision follows the underwhelming box-office performance of female-led superhero projects, including 'Madame Web', leading to a reevaluation of audience targeting.
- Showrunner Angela Kang remains attached to the project, despite the major changes, aiming to steer the series in its new direction.
- Rumors suggest Spider-Man Noir, featuring Nicolas Cage, is gaining traction, indicating a continued interest in expanding the Spider-Verse.
- The overhaul of 'Silk: Spider Society' raises concerns among fans about the representation of female superheroes in future projects.