Prime Video is reportedly nearing a deal with Sony for a series based on the Spider-Man Clone Saga, the mid-nineties comic run that had Peter Parker tangled up with clones like Ben Reilly and Kaine. Kelvin Yu, the creator of American Born Chinese, is attached to write, and Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller are expected to produce. That is a serious lineup for one of the most debated arcs in comics history.
The details are still fuzzy in the best way. Reports conflict on whether the show centers on Ben Reilly and Kaine facing other clones, or whether the writers change their identities completely so they are not Spider-Man clones at all. The comics may serve as source material and inspiration rather than a strict blueprint, which could be a smart move for a storyline this tangled.
The news also follows Prime Video’s cancellation of Spider-Noir, making this feel like a pivot back to Marvel-adjacent territory. With Spider-Man being a global franchise and the Clone Saga being famously polarizing, this project is going to get attention whether it’s great or a total mess. Which one do you think it’ll be? Tell us in the comments.
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