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
MCU Star Explains How Chris Evans' Hero Differs From New Captain America
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier actor Wyatt Russell comment on his new iteration of Captain America.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Wyatt Russell Responds To Captain America's Pistol Use
John Walker actor Wyatt Russell addressed the new Captain America using a pistol in battle in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Wyatt Russell Addresses That US Agent Reveal Scene
Wyatt Russell reacts to John Walker's new suit revealed at the end of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
WandaVision: Agatha Opening Scene Teases Doctor Strange Connections
The opening scene to WandaVision Episode 8 may have caught a lot of fans off guard, here's a full breakdown of what happened in magic-filled sequence.
WandaVision Star Kathryn Hahn Comments on Marvel Future as Agatha
Kathryn Hahn addressed whether or not Agatha Harkness will return in a future MCU movie.
WandaVision: Paul Rudd Gives Heavy Praise To Kathryn Hahn's Agatha
Ant-Man star Paul Rudd praised Kathryn Hahn's performance as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Wanda's Relationship With Agnes Is 'Very Needed'
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen says Kathryn Hahn's Agnes becomes "needed" for Wanda.
WandaVision: Kathryn Hahn's Agnes Receives Official '80s-Style Poster
Kathryn Hahn's Agnes stars in a new official poster for the '80s-inspired episode of WandaVision.
Doctor Strange 2: Kevin Feige Backtracks on Loki Tie-In Confirmation
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige declines to answer if Loki with connect to Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness.
Shazam 2 Reportedly Bringing Back Key Wizard From First Movie
Djimon Hounsou will reportedly return as the ancient Wizard Shazam in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Marvel's What If...? Disney+ Show Receives Updated Release Window
Marvel Studios' What If...? Disney+ series received an updated release window.
Why Marvel's Shang-Chi and Eternals Movies Might Not Even Release In China
The CCTV6 China Movie Channel left Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Eternals off of an upcoming MCU movie list.
Captain America Star Anthony Mackie Responds To Black Panther 2 Title Change
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie call the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever title "dope."
Marvel's Loki: 5 Time Travel Movies You Should Watch Before Tom Hiddleston's Disney+ Show
The five time travel films that will prepare you for Marvel Studios' Loki series.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Not Interested In James Gunn's Drax & Mantis Spin-Off
Drax actor Dave Bautsita says a Drax and Mantis film is not in the works.
Thor 4: Taika Waititi Reveals New Glimpse of MCU Set During Marvel Time-Out
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi shared a new photo of a blue-screened set.
MCU Theory Connects WandaVision Event To Avengers: Endgame Victory
A recent theory speculates that the Scarlet Witch was the main reason for the heroes' victory in Avengers: Endgame.
MCU Leak Teases New Spider-Man In Marvel's What If...? Disney+ Show
A new LEGO Marvel collection has revealed Steve Rogers may appear as Spider-Man in What If...?.
WandaVision's Farewell Scene Originally Had More Scarlet Witch Magic
WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer said that originally Scarlet Witch used a binding spell in the final scene with Vision.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: Showrunner Reveals Involvement With Tom Hiddleston's Loki Show
The Disney+ series Ms. Marvel showrunner confirmed her involvement with the upcoming Loki series.
Black Widow Is 'Possibly' Scarlett Johansson's Last Marvel Movie
Black Widow director Cate Shortland revealed that the solo film might be Scarlett Johansson's final time as the titular character.
Star Wars Actress Teases Lightsaber Action In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series
Obi-Wan Kenobi actress Moses Ingram teases using lightsabers in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Anthony Mackie Thinks U.S. Is Ready For Black Captain America
Anthony Mackie says he's optimistic about the reaction if he becomes the MCU's next Captain America.
Justice League: 'Toxic' Side of DC Fans Denounced By Warner Bros. Head
WarnerMedia Studios CEO Ann Sarnoff says studio doesn't "want it to be a culture of cancelling things."
Justice League: New Gods Movie Writer Plays Coy on Connections To Snyder Cut
New Gods writer Tom King hinted at a connection to Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier Creator Wants Reboot of Agents of SHIELD's Deathlok
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier showrunner Malcolm Spellman wants to reboot the Deathlok character.
Justice League: Snyder Cut Easter Egg Emphasizes Darkseid's Cruelty
Darkseid Easter Eggs from Zack Snyder's Justice League show off Darkseid's cruelty.
The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda's Big Moments From Season 2 Highlighted In Official Concept Art
Official concept art has been shared of Grogu fighting stormtroopers.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Incredible Hulk's Thunderbolt Ross Referenced In Credits
The Sokovian Accords were hinted at in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier credits.
Star Wars: Kevin Feige Addresses Involvement In The Mandalorian Disney+ Universe
Kevin Feige denies that he is involved in any of the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series.
Marvel CCO Responds To Rumors of Chris Evans Coming Back as Captain America
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige shot down a prior report that Chris Evans will return to the MCU.
Star Wars: Disney+ Announces Non-Canon Movies & Shows Coming Next Month
Disney+ set to release non-canon Star Wars shows on the streaming service in April.
Avengers: Infinity War: Silver Surfer Cameo Rumors Reignited By Actor Curt Clendenin
Rumored Silver Surfer actor Curt Clendenin confirms that he was on the Avengers: Infinity War set.
Avengers: Endgame Star Reveals Why Ending Is Major Burden For The Falcon
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie calls getting Captain America's shield "a major burden."
WandaVision's Initial Pitch Followed Stages of Grief
WandaVision show runner says the stages of grief were apart of the initial pitch for the show.
Marvel's She-Hulk Casting Teases Skrull Character In Disney+ Show
A new report suggests a Skrull could be featured in the upcoming Disney+ series She-Hulk.
Sebastian Stan Compares WandaVision To The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Sebastian Stan explains how WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier are "tonally" different.
Russo Brothers Say Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame Were Political Tools
The Russo Brothers explained how their Avengers movies "were a really powerful tool” to influence people's political decisions.
WandaVision Writer Addresses Grief of Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff
WandaVision writer addresses how the trama of Wanda's life shapes the character.
Halo TV Show: Set Photos Reveal Live-Action Warthog & Soldiers
A first look at the live-action Warthog vehicle from the set of the upcoming Halo series has been revealed.