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
Avengers 5 BTS Video Hints At Gamora’s Doomsday Replacement
A new video hints at who Doctor Doom's most important scene partner will be in Avengers: Doomsday.
HBO Max Is Removing 4 Original Series In November
HBO Max is set to purge several of its own original series over the next month.
Prime's New Batman Show Reveals Its 5 Main Villains (Photos)
The Bat Family meets their match with Batman's rogues' gallery in the new Prime Video series Bat-Fam.
Brie Larson Reveals Why She Didn't Want to Join Marvel (And It's a Good Reason)
Taking the role of Carol Danvers in the MCU wasn't an instant yes from star Brie Larson.
Disney Releases New Incredibles 3 Poster - But It's Not Quite Right
Disney has released an unexpected poster for its third Incredibles movie, but there's a catch.
Hanlon Family Tree In 'IT' & 'Welcome to Derry': Mike's Parents & Relatives Revealed (Pictures)
One key family, the Hanlons, connects the timelines of both IT and IT: Welcome to Derry.
Legend of Vox Machina Sequel Series Releases This Month (And Critical Role Fans Need To Watch It)
The tales of Exandria continue in The Mighty Nein animate series, and it's a dream come true for Critical Role fans.
Avengers: Doomsday Unveils First Look at Mystique's Major Redesign
Mystique's classic look was overhauled for her appearance in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday.
Avengers Doomsday Is Apparently Omitting These 6 Marvel Heroes According to the MCU Actors Themselves
Several Marvel stars have publicly stated that they won't be in the MCU's new superhero crossover film.
Hazbin Hotel Secretly Reveals How Sir Pentious Died, According to Season 2 Theory
Sir Pentious's backstory in Hazbin Hotel may have finally been revealed in a new theory.
Spider-Man 4's Secret She-Hulk Connection Just Got Revealed
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has an unexpected connection to one Marvel Studios TV series.
Abandoned Marvel Studios Movie Reworked Into New Disney+ Show
Marvel Zombies was not the only MCU project that shifted from being a movie to a show.
Bat-Fam Creator Confirms Exciting Villain Appearance In Season 1
The stars of DC's new animated series Bat-Fam reveal the unconventional members of their Batman family dynamic.
Thor Star Wants Next MCU Movie To Drop The Comedy (And It's For The Best)
Thor: Ragnarok star Tessa Thompson hopes to see Valkyrie be a bit more dramatic in her next MCU appearance.
IT: Welcome to Derry's Matty Twist Reveals Pennywise's Cruelest Trick
It: Welcome to Derry's premiere introduced Matty Clements, only to reveal a Pennywise-related twist.
Rosario Dawson Confirms Ahsoka’s Clone Wars Self Is Coming Back In Season 2, And It’s All Thanks To Anakin
Ahsoka's Disney+ show is set after the events of The Clone Wars, but Season 2 will return to the character's younger years.
Arcane Fans Have Already Found Their Perfect Replacement for Vi
A new video game is offering fans a substitute for Vi, over a year after Arcane ended with Season 2.
Parish Season 2 Story Plans Get Addressed by Giancarlo Esposito Prior to TV Show Ending & Netflix Popularity Surge: 'He's Got to Heal His Past'
Despite Parish's cancellation after one season, star Giancarlo Esposito had hopes for his character's future.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Unveils First Look at Isle of Faces' Green Men
House of the Dragon is introducing a new scary group from the Game of Thrones world in Season 3.
Fallout Season 2 Posters Omit 1 Major Faction From New Vegas Games (But Confirm 4 Others)
Prime Video's Fallout has confirmed the major factions from the games that will be included in Season 2 of the show.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 English Cast Is Hoping for a Demon Slayer-Style Finale
The English voice cast of Jujutsu Kaisen shared the challenges of dubbing and their hopes for a movie-sized finale.
IMAX Omits 1 Major Marvel Movie from Its 2026 Release Slate
There are concerns that a pivotal MCU movie may skip IMAX theatres after it was missing from an investor presentation.
Fallout Season 2 Reveals Grim Fate Of New Vegas’ The Kings Faction
Promotion for Fallout's second season has revealed the fate of one beloved faction from Fallout: New Vegas.
Disney Has Now Abandoned 6 Star Wars Projects, Including Adam Driver's Ben Solo Movie
The canceled Ben Solo film is one of many projects given the axe by Disney since it acquired Lucasfilm.
KPop Demon Hunters 2 Just Became More Likely After Netflix & Sony Announce New Partnership Movie
Sony and Netflix are reuniting to work on a new animated sequel, which is promising for KPop Demon Hunters' future.
Marvel Confirms Dead MCU Character Will Return Soon
Daredevil's Foggy Nelson, who was thought to be killed off in the MCU, is making his return in 2026.
I Played 'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' - Turns Out It's Way Different From the LEGO Games That Fans Grew Up On, And That's a Very Good Thing
An early demo for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveals how TT's new game combines different versions of the DC hero.
DC Reverses Course, Adds Batman Spin-off Movie to James Gunn's DCU Slate
One upcoming DCU film was originally supposed to be a part of Matt Reeves' Batman Epic Crime Saga instead.
It: Welcome to Derry's Cast and Producers Tease Pennywise's Perfect Introduction In a Time of "Peak Fear"
The cast and producers of It: Welcome to Derry discuss their scary new Stephen King prequel at New York Comic-Con.
Stranger Things 5 Confirms How Long Max Will Be in a Coma (It’s Longer Than Expected)
Max's fate is still unconfirmed in Stranger Things 5, but a new report reveals fans won't get answers immediately.
Samara Weaving Admits Replacing Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn In DC's Upcoming Superhero Movie Slate Would Be 'Big Shoes to Fill'
As the DCU enters a new era, Samara Weaving reveals whether she'd take over the Harley Quinn role from Margot Robbie.
Star Wars Announces Plan To Fix One Of The Rise Of Skywalker’s Biggest Problems
A new Star Wars novel will fill in the gaps between two key characters in the Skywalker Saga.
Marvel Studios Unveils the Skrulls' New Villain Role In Phase 6
The Skrulls make a surprising appearance in the new MCU Disney+ show Marvel Zombies.
Disney+ Makes Star Wars History With TV Debut of Iconic 'Legends' Jedi
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past featured the debut of a Jedi legend on Disney+.
DC Studios' Upcoming Batman Spinoff Movie Budget Marks Major Shift from the DCEU's Strategy
One of DC Studios' upcoming films marks a break in strategy from the ways of the old DCEU.
'Fantastic Four' Director Debunks a Bad Rumor About Kevin Feige
Marvel director Matt Shakman has shared the freedoms he had during the making of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
October 11 Will Be a Huge Day for MCU Announcements
Marvel has some exciting things in store for MCU fans in New York on October 11.
James Gunn Clarifies Height Requirement for New Wonder Woman Actress
Height won't be a factor when it comes to casting the DCU's new Wonder Woman.
'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Release Window Breaks a Frustrating TT Games Record
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's release couldn't come sooner for TT Games.
DC Studios Unveils First Look at Lex Luthor In Superman 'Sequel'
Nicholas Hoult is back as Lex Luthor in another DCU project following his debut in Superman.