I’m not sure this will be a popular rumor, but here we go. The Barside Buzz says that Sam Raimi is the top pick to direct Avengers: Secret Wars for Marvel. As you already know, Raimi is no stranger to Marvel, having directed Spider-Man 1-3 and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, I’d say that overall, fans were less than blown away by Multiverse of Madness, therefore, if this rumor is true, then Raimi is unexpected.
The Information comes from regular leaker MTTSH. Check out her social media post below.
Sources confirmed that Sam Raimi is Marvel's top choice to direct Secret Wars pic.twitter.com/Gf0hZYpEKn
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) September 6, 2023
I wouldn’t say this is too big a movie for Raimi. The director has plenty of experience in the blockbuster realm. However, at the same time, Marvel will be looking for Secret Wars to be a $2 Billion movie at the box office if they can. So is Raimi the director to deliver that? I guess we will need to find out. Far as i can tell by the wording, there is no agreement yet in place. Though, that could change quickly once the strikes end.
RELATED:
President Ross Has Benched Sam In Captain America: Brave New World | Barside Buzz
There is one potential reason Raimi could be a top choice and that’s Tobey Maguire. Rumors are that Maguire and possibly Garfield will show up again in Secret Wars. Given Raimi directed Maguire in his Spider-Man movies, there is a some logic there. At the same time though, I can’t say I’d be completly confident. At least not in the way I’d be confident if it was announced the Russos were back for this one.
For now, until something more official comes on this. it’s an unsubstantiated rumor. Though MTTSH does have a good hit rate for Marvel, so there’s that.
What do you think of the rumor that Sam Raimi is the top pick to direct Secret Wars? Right call, wrong call? Leave your thoughts below.