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 writing for The Direct, David worked as a high school English teacher from 2021 to 2023. He attended Florida Tech, where he studied Multiplatform Journalism and served as the Managing Editor of The Crimson newspaper during his junior year.
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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles
Here's Why White Lotus Season 3 Replaced Chloe's Actress Before Release
It's wild to think one of the main characters in The White Lotus was originally a different actor.
Avengers Doomsday Cast List: All 20 Actors Confirmed & Rumored to Appear
When the next Avengers film hits cinemas, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans will not be left behind.
Who Is Rapunzel In Live-Action Disney Movie? 2 Actresses Reportedly Eyed for Tangled Remake
The rumors around the live-action Tangled cast are swirling, with a few obvious choices.
Ben Affleck Spills The Unexpected Reason He Will Never Play Batman Again In The DCU
With future DC plans to have multiple Batman movies, it seems Ben Affleck will be sticking to the sidelines.
Stranger Things Season 5's 3 Main Characters Just Got Revealed
With each season shifting focus, the final season of Stranger Things will be familiar.
Disney's Win or Lose Season 2 Chances Are Unfortunately Not Good - Here's Why
Pixar's TV splash on Disney+ may be ending in a ripple with no Season 2 in sight.
Ezra Bridger Actor Kicks Off Ahsoka Season 2 With New Photo
Based on the recent bread crumbs on social media, it seems Ahsoka Season 2 is beginning filming soon.
Adam McArthur on His Dual Roles in Jujutsu Kaisen and Kaiju No. 8 (Interview)
The voice of Yuji Itadori in the English dub of Jujutsu Kaisen has had an impressive career thus far.
Disney Animation Announces Its 10th Upcoming Movie (Full Release Schedule For 2025 & Beyond)
Bob Iger wasn't lying when he said the company would focus on its key franchises.
Is Janelle James Leaving Abbott Elementary? Here's What the Showrunners Say About Ava's Future
Find out whether or not Janelle James is leaving Abbott Elementary for good.
Locked Movie Ending's True Meaning Explained by Director (Exclusive)
The new thriller Locked has a wild ending, this is what director David Yarovesky has to say about it.
Disney+ Reveals First Official MCU Timeline Update of 2025
It's a new year in Daredevil: Born Again, meaning it's pushing forward the MCU timeline.
Solo Leveling Season 3 Release Window Leaked Online
With Season 2 coming to a close, a new leak has indicated when Season 3 may premiere.
Happy Face Show's True Story: Reality Vs. Fiction Portrayal Explained by Producers
Melissa G. Moore has shared with The Direct how she navigates telling the true story on Paramount+.
This Spider-Man 4 Sadie Sink Casting Is Way More Interesting Than Jean Grey or MJ
If Sadie Sinks is playing THIS character in Spider-Man 4, the internet may implode.
Here's When Dark Matter Season 2 Is Now Expected To Come Out On Apple TV+
With filming underway, discover when the popular sci-fi series could return to Apple TV+.
Daredevil Born Again's New "Adam" Twist Is Extremely Messed Up
How Wilson Fisk is handling the Adam situation is even darker than fans could've imagined.
Beauty In Black Season 2 Gets New Release Update: 'A Netflix Decision'
It seems up in the air whether Beauty in Black will soon return with future episodes.
Happy Gilmore 2's Gorgeous Filming Locations Revealed In Pictures
Adam Sandler is back as Happy, ready to make a few birdies on some amazing golf courses.
Severance Season 2: Here's Why Burt Had to Send Irving Away
The exit of Irving from the latest episode of Severance left many viewers scratching their heads.
Superman 2025 Casting Rumor Would Waste This Action Star’s DCU Potential
A major name could have secretly been added to the cast of 2025's Superman.
Purple Hearts 2 Movie's Latest Confirmation Has Fans Very Excited for the Netflix Sequel
An official sequel to Netflix's Purple Hearts has been teased by of the leading stars.
Avengers: Secret Wars Movie Confirmed to Be a 'New Beginning' for the MCU
Get ready to begin again with the next pair of Avengers films from the Russo Bros.
Locked Movie: Director David Yarovesky Thinks This Is One of Bill Skarsgård's 'Greatest Performances'
Learn the deeper meanings behind David Yarovesky's upcoming film Locked.
Demon Slayer 2025 Movie Release Plans Revealed: Infinity Castle, Mugen Train & More
There are a lot of cinematic surprises coming for Demon Slayer fans in 2025.
Marvel Studios Might Have Just Cast Their 8th MCU X-Men Character
As the MCU turns a new page, more X-Men characters are being added to the fold.
Disney+ Celebrates Captain America: Brave New World's Release With 1 Special Request
If you skipped theaters, learn what needs to be done before streaming Captain America 4.
Superman 2025: James Gunn Celebrates New Justice League Hero With Set Photo
Edi Gathegi is ready for his comic book movie redemption arc in Superman.
Here's Why The Plankton Movie Became a Musical (Confirmed)
It's time for Mr. Krab's archnemesis to warm up his windpipes for the next Spongebob movie.
Sadie Sink's Spider-Man 4 Role: Here's Who She's Most Likely Playing
There are several red-headed Marvel characters that could be played by Sadie Sink.
Tom Hiddleston Confirms Next Big Role After Loki Season 2 (And It's Releasing This Summer)
Shifting gears into something new on screen, Tom Hiddleston is back in theaters this summer.
Snow White 2025 Axes Premiere Release Plans Following 'Woke' Complaints
Staying out of the spotlight, the Snow White remake will have a unique premiere this month.
Severance: What Is Ether? Season 2 Drug & Salt's Neck Connections Explained
After Severance Season 2, Episode 8, fans are scratching their heads over what exactly ether is.
Captain America: Brave New World Box Office Projections Reveal If Movie Was Profitable For Disney
For the first time in over a decade, it is unclear whether or not a new Captain America movie will turn a profit.
Squid Game Season 3 Announces Its 12 Main Cast Members
An unsurprising list of characters are set to star in Season 3 of Squid Game.
This Major MCU Superhero Is Now Battling Depression (Confirmed)
Beneath their sarcastic surface, this MCU hero struggles with a mental crisis.
Solo Leveling: Here's Why Jinwoo Didn't Arise Baran
Solo Leveling watchers need more of an explanation for a recent Jinwoo decision.
Marvel Rivals Clone Rumble Event Bans 6 Characters (For A Good Reason)
Marvel Rivals players are out of luck if they mainly play these characters.
A Real-Life Hunter x Hunter Exam Is Happening This Month - And You Can Still Compete
The inaugural Hunters Association exams are not going to be for the faint of heart.
Silo Season 3 Gets Exciting Story Update from Showrunner
The Silo showrunner has made some head-turning comments about the plot of Season 3.