EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 26 MIN
Ep714 - Oren Uziel, Creator Nicholas Cage Series, ‘Spider-Noir’
from Creative Principles · host Creative Principles Podcast
Oren Uziel is an acclaimed screenwriter and producer best known for writing the hit comedy sequel 22 JUMP STREET. His diverse filmography spans massive studio projects, including Netflix’s sci-fi thriller THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, MORTAL KOMBAT, DETECTIVE PIKACHU and Paramount's romantic action-adventure THE LOST CITY, starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe. Most recently, Uziel serves as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the highly anticipated Amazon and MGM+ live-action series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage. The series follows Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero. In this interview, he shares advice for modern up-and-coming filmmakers, his approach to writing large studio projects, the pitfalls of adapting big intellectual property, his new series SPIDER-NOIR and collaborating with Nicolas Cage. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
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Oren Uziel is an acclaimed screenwriter and producer best known for writing the hit comedy sequel 22 JUMP STREET. His diverse filmography spans massive studio projects, including Netflix’s sci-fi thriller THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, MORTAL KOMBAT, DETECTIVE PIKACHU and Paramount's romantic action-adventure THE LOST CITY, starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe. Most recently, Uziel serves as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the highly anticipated Amazon and MGM+ live-action series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage. The series follows Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero. In this interview, he shares advice for modern up-and-coming filmmakers, his approach to writing large studio projects, the pitfalls of adapting big intellectual property, his new series SPIDER-NOIR and collaborating with Nicolas Cage. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
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