The Spider-Man filmmaker would fill the void left by Scott Derrickson, who exited over ‘creative differences.’

Sam Raimicould soon be returning to the superhero genre.

Then last month, it was announced that Derrickson wasstepping down as director because of creative differences.

Sam Raimi / Doctor Strange

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(He remains on board as an executive producer.)

The news wasfirst reportedbyVariety.

Update:On Thursday afternoon, Derricksontweetedthat he approved of Raimi taking over the project.

Ive worked with Sam Raimi, he wrote.

What a great choice to take overDoctor Strange.