Lauren Rouse has been a writer at The Direct since the site launched in 2020. She has a huge passion for everything pop culture and currently writes news articles for the Marvel, Star Wars, DC and video game branches.
Lauren also works as a journalist at Lifehacker, Gizmodo and Kotaku in Australia, where she covers entertainment news, reviews, and interviews talent. She previously served as a freelance writer at Game Rant and she holds a Master's degree in Screenwriting from AFTRS.
You can follow Lauren’s articles, entertainment opinions and Comic-Con adventures over on Twitter (@LRouse19).
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Lauren Rouse's Latest The Direct Articles
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Unveiled Its 9th Supervillain
Another comic book villain is making their way to the screen in James Gunn's new DCU.
Disney+ Abandons One of Its Most Highly-Anticipated Shows
Disney has decided to cut another attempt to revive one of its classic franchises.
Pluribus Sleuths Think Episode 8 Holds The Key To Undoing The Hive Joining
Rhea Seehorn's Carol Sturka uncovered clues in Pluribus Episode 8 that might contain the key to the show's alien hive.
Pluribus Creator Explains Why the Show Is So Slow Paced
Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan has an answer to the complaints that the Apple TV+ show is too slow-paced.
Disney+ Makes MCU History By Casting DC Star as New Superhero
The worlds of DC and Marvel are crossing over thanks to one actor in the MCU's next Disney+ release.
The Batman Part 2 Is Reportedly Replacing Bruce Wayne’s Love Interest
A new report suggests The Batman Part 2 is preparing to swap out Catwoman with a new love interest for Bruce Wayne.
Fallout Season 2 Showrunner Reveals Mr. House’s Key Tony Stark Connection
Fallout Season 2's Mr. House has a surprising inspiration that links him to Marvel's Tony Stark.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Will Release Earlier Than Expected (Confirmed)
Fans eager for The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 may not have much longer.
DC Confirms David Corenswet's Superman Has 1 Big Advantage Over Henry Cavill
David Corenswet's Man of Steel has a different history from Henry Cavill's version of the DC hero.
Avatar 3 Cast & Characters: 20 Main Actors & Who They Play (Pictures)
Avatar: Fire and Ash brings back Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, and more to play Na'vi characters.
Fallout Season 2 Reveals The Ghoul's Green Trick to Healing His Face
Walton Goggins' Ghoul showcased an intriguing way to heal himself in Fallout Season 2's first episode.
SnyderVerse Writer Unveils Original Plan To Introduce Darkseid’s Son To The DCEU
One idea for a DCEU post-credits scene would've led to Kalibak's introduction in the SnyderVerse.
Stranger Things Season 5 Finally Sends This Main Character Into the Upside Down (For The First Time)
New footage from Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 confirms that one main character is finally headed to the Upside Down.
Marvel Studios May Undo MCU Spider-Man’s Most Controversial Decision
A new rumor suggested Marvel may have a way to walk back one plot point from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Pluribus' Chunga Palm Tree Incident Is a Major Hindrance for Manousos' Plans
Manousos had a run-in with a chunga palm tree in Pluribus Episode 7 that had major repercussions.
MCU: 11 X-Men Reported to Appear In Reboot Movie
Marvel Studios will eventually bring its own mutants to the MCU and these are the X-Men characters expected to appear.
The Devil Wears Prada 2: The 6 Big Spoilers Revealed by Set Photos, Trailers & Rumors
Several spoilery details about The Devil Wears Prada 2 have been revealed ahead of its 2026 premiere.
Fallout Season 2 Trailer Unveils Its 8 'New Vegas' Characters
Fallout Season 2's New Vegas setting includes some familiar characters from Bethesda's world.
2026's The Mandalorian Movie Celebrates Its 7 Main Characters on New Poster
Several important characters were featured on The Mandalorian & Grogu's newly spotted cinema standee.
Watch: Stranger Things 5 Stars (Almost) Spoil Vecna’s Redemption Twist
Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp almost let something spoilery slip about Vecna's arc in Stranger Things 5.
Star Wars Finally Revives a Strange Alien Species Missing Since Return of the Jedi
One lesser-known Star Wars species is returning to the screen in 2026 for the first time in over 40 years.
Supergirl Movie: Does Krypto Die? Here’re Spoilers From The Woman Of Tomorrow Story
Krypto the Superdog looks to be in peril in the first Supergirl trailer, but what happens to him in DC's Woman of Tomorrow?
New 'Supergirl' Trailer Reveals Her 4 Main Powers In the Movie
The first trailer for DC Studios' Supergirl has revealed several exciting superpowers for Kara Zor-El.
Kevin Feige Makes Historic Marvel Debut In Latest Disney+ Project
Kevin Feige has finally made an appearance in a Marvel project on Disney+.
Avengers Doomsday Trailer Release Gets Disappointing Update from Insider
Fans eager for the Avengers: Doomsday trailer might be waiting a bit longer.
James Gunn's DCU Will Officially Expand Into 3 New Genres In 2026
The new DCU is well and truly in motion, and in 2026, the cinematic universe will experiment with some different genres.
Avengers: Secret Wars Production Name Reveals The Movie’s Exciting ‘Battleworld’ Plot
Avengers: Secret Wars may be heading in the direction everyone suspected, based on a new production listing.
FNAF 2 Movie's Charlotte Emily Has 1 Major Change from the Games
FNAF 2's Charlotte Emily is a character from Scott Cawthon's games, but her story is a bit different in the film.
FNAF 2 Movie Just Revealed Michael Afton's Evil Plan
Michael Afton's true nature is unveiled at the end of Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Avengers: Secret Wars Confirms Its First Black Panther Cast Member
One Black Panther star has confirmed their appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Star Wars Exec Confirms What We All Suspected About The Mandalorian Season 4’s Plans
Jon Favreau has revealed what happened to The Mandalorian Season 4, and it's not surprising.
Disney+ Just Brought Back Its 5th Captain America Actor
Many actors have taken on the role of Captain America in Disney+ exclusive projects over the years.
Star Wars' Next Disney+ Release Is Just 2 Days Away
Disney+ still has one final Star Wars release scheduled for 2025, and it won't be a long wait.
FNAF 2 Movie Just Confirmed If Mike Schmidt Is Michael Afton
The truth about Josh Hutcherson's character, Mike Schmidt, in Five Nights at Freddy's marks a departure from the game.
FNAF 2 Movie's Marionette Puppet Twist Abandons Lore from the Game
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 made some significant changes to the Marionette in the film adaptation.
Prime Video’s God of War TV Show Will Copy One Successful Strategy From The Fallout Series
Prime Video is applying one successful strategy from Fallout to its next major video game adaptation.
Marvel Officially Casts Alia Shawkat as New Supervillain
Alia Shawkat is the latest star to join the Marvel Universe's all-star lineup of performers.
The Mighty Nein Just Revealed Why Nott Drinks So Much
The reason for Nott the Brave's alcohol addiction in The Mighty Nein is revealed by Critical Role's original campaign.
Hunger Games 2026’s New Trailer Secretly Reveals 6 Major Spoilers
The first trailer for the 2026 adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping reveals major spoilers from the book.
The Mighty Nein Finally Confirms Why They're Called 'Mighty Nein'
Prime Video's The Mighty Nein animated series revealed how the group chose their name in Episode 4.