Scott Derrickson, known for directing the first "Doctor Strange" film, left the director's chair for the sequel, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," which was released in 2022.

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In a recent podcast interview called "The Discourse," Derrickson clarified that his departure from the sequel was not due to behind-the-scenes drama but rather his desire to avoid making a poor-quality movie.

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Derrickson expressed his concern about the potential outcome when the producer, studio, and filmmaker have different visions for the film, referring to it as a "monstrosity."

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He had a specific vision for "Multiverse of Madness," wanting it to be a "genuine horror film" and a departure from the first "Doctor Strange" movie.

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Creative differences ultimately led to his departure from the project, and Derrickson reiterated that there isn't much more to the story beyond those differences.

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Despite leaving the film, Derrickson mentioned that there are no hard feelings between him and Marvel Studios. He remains friends with Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios.

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