David is a Senior Editor and podcast host at The Direct. He joined in November 2020 to cover the film industry, with a focus on Marvel, Star Wars, and DC. David's favorite subject to cover is the box office and the business side of Hollywood.
While working for The Direct, David worked as a high school English teacher from 2021-2023. He attended Florida Tech where he studied Multiplatform Journalism and worked as the Managing Editor of The Crimson newspaper during his junior year.
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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles
James Gunn Announces Casting of Batman Villain Actor In New DCU
Planting the seeds for the future Caped Crusader, another Batman villain has joined the DCU.
Con O'Neill's Voice Got Him Bullied as a Child, Reveals Star
What happened to Con O'Neill for his voice to sound like that? Learn the truth.
Who Is Teen In Agatha All Along? Identity & Full Backstory Revealed In Episode 6
At last! The sigil has been broken, and everyone knows who Joe Locke is truly playing.
Markiplier's Edge of Sleep: Amazon Prime Video Top 10 Ranking Revealed After Debut
Learn more about whether fans have helped Markiplier's challenge regarding The Edge of Sleep.
Spider-Man 4's MCU Timeline Challenges Explained by Tom Holland
New descriptions from Tom Holland seem to indicate when the next Spider-Man film takes place.
Love Is Blind Season 7 Finale Spoilers: Here's What Happens to the Final Couples
Things are heating up, or cooling down depending on the couple, in Love Is Blind Season 7.
Love Is Blind Habibi Reunion Episode: When Will It Come Out?
Audiences need to know when the dramatic reunion will happen for Love Is Blind: Habibi.
Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie Gets Official Deadpool-Esque Plot Synopsis
Is that seriously the premise of Thunderbolts*? Find out more about the official synopsis.
Here's What Happened to Leo & Brittany from After Breaking Up In Love Is Blind Season 7
Viewers are left hung out to dry after a sudden notice that Leo & Brittany left the show.
Why Bijan Robinson's Outer Banks Season 4 Cameo Has OBX Audiences Confused
Is that really the Atlanta Falcons running back in the new season of Outer Banks?
Meet Garrett from Love Is Blind: 4 Things To Know About Garrett Josemans
Viewers are dying to know more about Garrett as Love Is Blind Season 7 ramps up.
Why Joker Died in Joker 2: Folie à Deux, Explained
Following general fan outrage, learn more about why Todd Phillips ended Joker 2 like THAT.
Why Is Joker 2 So Bad? The 5 Biggest Factors That Hurt the Sequel
Critics and audiences agree... Joker: Folie à Deux is a major disappointment.
Deadpool & Wolverine's Disney+ Release Makes History
Deadpool & Wolverine may change Disney forever once it hits Disney+ following its massive success at the box office.
Uzumaki 2024 Episodes' Release Date Schedule on Max (Confirmed)
Celebrate! Episodes of the new Uzumaki anime will soon be streaming in the U.S.
Meet Brittany from Love Is Blind: 4 Things To Know About Brittany Wisniewski
After tuning into the first half of Love Is Blind Season 7, learn more about contestant Brittany.
Here's Why Leslie Only Defended Erik In Monsters Netflix
Learn the hidden details behind the Menendez brothers having separate lawyers.
Why Did Lyle Menendez Have Screws on His Head In Monsters Netflix?
What's on Lyle's head? Find out more about the toupee system he used in real life.
Here's When Blue Bloods' New 2024 Episodes Will Release (Confirmed)
It's official! Blue Bloods Season 14 will continue airing this fall on CBS.
Daryl Dixon Season 2, Here’s a Reminder of Everything We Learned at SDCC
Find out more about Season 2 from the cast of The Book of Carol.
Wait, So Did Riley Make the Team in Inside Out 2?
After all that, did Riley even make the team? Find out more about the Inside Out 2 ending.
Where Is Kim on Chicago PD: Did She Leave?
Find out the truth about Kim Burgess' whereabouts this season on Chicago PD.
Keith Colburn Has Health Scare on Newest Deadliest Catch Episode
Find out more about Keith Colburn's scary fall during Season 20, Episode 15.
Who Is Amirah J? 4 Things To Know About High Potential Actress - Wiki Bio Details
Get to know more about the young rising actress Amirah J recently seen on ABC.
Sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Gets Major Update from Producer
The next chapter of the Planet of the Apes saga has been officially addressed.
Here's What Happened to the Menendez Brothers' Money After They Went to Jail
Wait, but who got the inheritance? Find out what happened to the Menéndez brothers' money.
Thursday Night Football Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)
Get to know the full cast and announcing crew for Amazon's Thursday Night Football broadcast.
Survivor 47 Tribes: Every Cast Members' Team In 2024 Season (Photos)
Learn more about the members making up these three distinct Survivor tribes.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Will Copy 1 Major Star Wars Trend (Report)
How the new DC universe will copy Star Wars may come as a huge surprise.
The Golden Bachelorette 2024 Spoilers - Joan's Finalists, Revealed
If you're itching to find out who Joan ends up with, then this is the place for you!
Is Civil War Movie President Republican or Democrat? Politics Explained by Director & Star
After streaming on Max, fans are curious if Nick Offerman's president is supposed to be Republican or Democrat.
DC Studios Announces First-Ever DCU Reboot Panel Event, And It's Happening Soon
James Gunn is ready to show off his new cinematic universe in a major way.
Hollywood Creatives Weigh In on the Evolution of 'Woke'
Learn more about top creatives reacting to 'Woke' as a commonly used description of TV and film.
Long-Awaited MCU Sequel At Risk Following Spider-Man 4 Announcement
Uh-oh, the anticipation for this MCU sequel reached an all-time low following a new announcement.
Who Is Brayden Rowley? Allegations With Taylor Frankie Paul from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
The genesis of much of the drama dealt with in Hulu's latest reality show starts with Brayden Rowley.
Tell Me Lies: How Many Seasons Will There Be In Total?
There's a shroud of uncertainty around the future of Tell Me Lies after Season 2.
Star Wars: All Animated Shows' Age Ratings & Parent Guides
Here's a breakdown for parents who need to know how appropriate Star Wars animated series' are for kids.
What Happened With Jenn and Devin? The Bachelorette Finale & Post-Release Fallout Breakdown
Devin is NOT looking good after The Bachelorette finale and Maria's comments.
WandaVision Creator Confirms Agatha Wanted to Kiss Wanda During Finale
Learn about the wide-ranging possibilities that could have happened during the final battle in WandaVision.
Michael Connelly and Jack Quaid Talk Bringing The Safe Man to Life in Audible Original
Explore how Michael Connelly’s The Safe Man transforms into an audio drama with Jack Quaid’s latest performance.