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 Stories
Why It's Always Winter In 'Severance'
Cold winter landscapes form the backdrop of every episode of Apple TV+'s Severance.
DC Studios' First Gotham Movie Just Got Announced
The first movie in the new DCU to explore Gotham won't be a Batman-led film.
New LEGO Harry Potter Game Rumors Escalate Amidst Studio Shakeup
A new all-in-one Lego Harry Potter game may be on the way if recent rumors are to be believed.
Star Wars Just Revealed An Undiscovered Prequel Trilogy Easter Egg They Hid For Decades
The Phantom Menace contains a hidden George Lucas connection that many Star Wars fans missed.
The Last of Us Season 2 Reverses a Controversial Game Retcon (For A Good Reason)
The Last of Us' showrunners confirmed one missing element from the game will appear in Season 2 of the series.
Paul Rudd Gives Blunt Response About MCU Return Two Years After Ant-Man 3 Flop
Ant-Man star Paul Rudd has a non-committal response on whether he would reprise his role in the MCU.
Here's When Wednesday Season 2's Release Announcement from Netflix May Finally Happen
An upcoming Netflix event seems like the most likely place to reveal more information about Wednesday Season 2.
Moana 3 Gets Unsurprising Story Update From Disney Directors
The directors of Moana 2 confirmed that the ending sets up the direction for a third story.
Australian Survivor: Here's Why Ben Was Forced to Leave the Show
Ben Bylett did not make it through the full season of Australian Survivor, but he had a good reason for leaving.
Anora Movie Director Sets the Record Straight on That Ending
Sean Baker reveals what he intended to say in Anora's meaningful ending.
Yellowjackets Fans Are Convinced That Coach Ben [Spoilers] at the End of the Show
Yellowjackets fans think they've figured out what will happen to Coach Ben in Season 3.
Switch 2 Official Filings Confirm Two New Hardware Features Of Nintendo’s New Console
Some of the features under the hood of Nintendo's new Switch 2 console have been revealed.
Game of Thrones’ Next HBO Series Gets Exciting Renewal Update
The future of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is looking bright, according to author George R.R. Martin.
Russell Crowe's Scrapped Gladiator 2 Scene Revealed by Sequel Writer (Exclusive)
Writer Peter Craig revealed a scene for Maximus that never made it into the plot of Gladiator 2.
Here's When Dark Winds Season 3's Netflix Release Is Now Expected
AMC's Dark Winds Season 3 is likely to make its way over to Netflix - but when?
American Idol 2025: Ryan Seacrest Defends Baylee Littrell After Nepo Baby Allegations
Baylee Littrell attracted controversy on American Idol due to his famous father.
Andor Season 2: Tony Gilroy Confirms This Unsurprising Star Wars Legend's Big Role
A pivotal Rogue One character will have an expanded role in the second season of Andor.
Wheel of Time Season 3 Confirms Official Release Schedule (Exact Dates & Times)
Wheel of Time on Prime has taken to X to confirm when each episode of Season 3 is releasing!
Here's Why Adam Scott Looks So Different In Severance
Adam Scott doesn't look like his usual self while playing Mark S. in Severance.
Wheel of Time Season 3 Confirms Which Books The Show Will Cover
The plot of two novels in Robert Jordan's fantasy series will be crucial to The Wheel of Time's third season.
March Will Be A Huge Month For Hunger Games Fans
March 2025 contains two major events that will excite fans of The Hunger Games.
The MCU's Defenders Finally Expected to Return In This 2026 Project
A new rumor provides hope that more characters from Marvel's Defenders roster will return in the MCU.
'From' Season 4 Release Window Gets Confirmed
MGM+'s chilling horror series has received a likely release window for its next season.
Ahsoka Season 2 Finally Gets Some Exciting News
A new rumor suggested that the next season of Ahsoka is finally moving forward.
Guardians of The Galaxy MCU Spinoff Movie Teased By Marvel Star
The actor behind Groot has shared his desire to return as the character in a new MCU movie.
March 28 Will Be a Great Day for Stranger Things Fans
Stranger Things fans in the U.S. have something new to look forward to before the month ends.
Star Wars Announces Upcoming Panels For Mandalorian Movie, Ahsoka Season 2 & More 2025 Projects
Star Wars Celebration 2025 will feature panels for many of Lucasfilm's upcoming projects.
Is 'Split Fiction' Secretly a Sequel to 'It Takes Two?' Answered
Hazelight Studios' new game bears many similarities to its predecessor It Takes Two.
Netflix's Extraction TV Show Receives the Perfect New Title
The next chapter in the Extraction franchise received an exciting title update.
Here's When Lincoln Lawyer Season 4's Release Is Now Expected
Mickey Haller and his Lincoln Navigator will soon be back for more criminal cases.
Squid Game Isn’t Ending With Season 3 - Here’s What's Releasing Next
Squid Game's third season will be its last, but it is not the true end of the Netflix franchise.
Jessica Chobot's New Show Receives Great News 6 Months After She Left Expedition X
Jessica Chobot's new TV series is inching closer to its release on screens.
The Boys Season 5 Plans To Solve This Major Cliffhanger
The Boys is bringing back one exciting cast member for the series' final season.
Parker Posey's White Lotus Accent Draws Pushback from Fans
Parker Posey puts on an unusual accent to play Victoria Ratliff in The White Lotus.
First Look at Jurassic World Rebirth's Scary Velociraptor Revealed
Jurassic World is changing up its velociraptor design in the 2025 film.
Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Reveals New 2025 Release Window Update
Hazbin Hotel star Amir Talai addresses when Season 2 of the animated series will be released.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie Makes MCU History With Official Logo
Fantastic Four: First Steps' logo does something different from all the others.
New Wednesday Season 2 Trailer Confirms What We All Suspected About Tyler
Tyler's fate has been sealed in the latest teaser for Wednesday Season 2.
Does Shauna Go to Jail In Yellowjackets Season 3? Her Crimes & Police Avoidance Explained
Shauna has gotten herself into deep water throughout three seasons of Yellowjackets.
Flow Movie Director Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending
Director Gints Zilbalodis has revealed the meaning behind Flow's cryptic finale.