Updated: Marc Webb hired for 'Spider-Man' reboot

Sony has announced a deal with (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb to helm the new Spider-Man movie.

Webb's forthcoming Spider-Man film will focus on Peter Parker's private life, says Entertainment Weekly. A previous report had Webb signing for a trilogy, but the studio mentioned only one picture in its official announcement.

Sony recently revealed that director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire will be replaced in the superhero's next big screen adventure.

Webb, Michael Bay and Gary Ross had all been linked to the director's chair for the Spider-Man reboot.

The new Spider-Man will open in cinemas in 2012.