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
Showrunners Share Excitement for Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime TV Series (Exclusive)
The minds behind the upcoming Venus Prime TV show shared their excited and process of bringing this book series to life.
Star Wars Announces New Movie Trilogy, Reportedly Episodes 10, 11 & 12
After all that, Lucasfilm is heading back to episodic Star Wars films for the big screen.
The Penguin: Did Oz Kill His Brothers? Show Vs. Comics Breakdown
Find out the truth about Oswald Cobblepot's origin from DC comic books.
Marvel & DC Actors Endorsing Kamala Harris: Full List of Superhero Celebs Supporting Harris
Learn what superhero actors have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 Election.
King of the Hill's Reboot Plans Are Even Bigger Than We Thought
A major development has come to light regarding the King of the Hill Reboot.
Marvel & DC Actors Endorsing Donald Trump: Full List of Superhero Celebs Supporting Trump
Learn what superhero actors have endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Election.
Beetlejuice 2's Max Streaming Debut Missing from Streamer's November Line-Up
After a long-term run at the box office, it's almost time for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to hit streaming.
Golden Bachelorette Finale Spoilers: Does Joan Pick Chock, Guy, or Pascal?
As Joan narrows down to her final men, the Golden Bachelorette has a life-changing decision to make.
Terrifier 3 Box Office Vs. Budget: How Much Profit Will It Make?
It's scary how much success Terrifier 3 is having at the box office this fall.
All 8 Marvel Symbiotes That Appear In Venom 3 Movie (Full List)
Audiences may be surprised but how many Symbiotes show up in The Last Dance.
Agatha All Along's Tarot Cards Explained: Queen of Cups & High Priestess Meaning Breakdown
Discover the truth behind each tarot card shown in Disney+'s Agatha All Along.
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.
Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie Gets Official Deadpool-Esque Plot Synopsis
Is that seriously the premise of Thunderbolts*? Find out more about the official synopsis.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Silicon Valley Revival Chances Addressed by Thomas Middleditch
Hear from Thomas Middleditch about the possibility of bringing back Silicon Valley.
The Black Hamptons Season 3 Gets New Update Ahead of Release
There's hope for The Black Hamptons fans yearning for new episodes following Season 2.