Spider-Noir: Li Jun Li on Playing Cat Hardy, Vocal Training, and Working with Nicolas Cage
By
Tom Chang
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Summary
Li Jun Li discusses her role as Cat Hardy in the upcoming series Spider-Noir, a murder mystery noir set in the superhero world. She talks about working with a vocal coach to prepare for the lounge singer role, collaborating with showrunner Oren Uziel, and building chemistry with co-star Nicolas Cage. The series follows Ben Reilly (Cage), who initially rejects his alter ego "The Spider" before eventually returning to the mask, with Li's character Cat Hardy recruiting him to find her missing love, Flint Marko (Jack Huston).
Key quotes
· 4 pulledIt's a dream role because I get to be a lounge singer in a noir world, and I also get to be a part of this Spider-Verse universe.
Working with Nicolas Cage was incredible — he brings so much energy and creativity to every scene.
I worked with a vocal coach to really capture the sound and style of a 1930s lounge singer.
Oren Uziel has crafted such a unique world that blends noir mystery with superhero elements in a way we haven't seen before.
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