Ivan Reitman will no longer direct Sony's reboot of hit supernatural comedy 'Ghostbusters'.
The director, who was behind the original film in 1984 and its subsequent sequel in 1989, has decided to hand over the responsibility to a new filmmaker.
The studio has begun a search for that director, said the Hollywood Reporter.
It is the latest setback for the third film following the death of original cast-member Harold Ramis recently.
Ramis co-wrote and starred in the first two films along with Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray and was set to make a cameo in the third film.
Reitman, however, will keep his association with the project as a producer.
Murray is not expected to reprise his role.
Sony is eyeing a start early next year.
