Lauren Rouse

Lauren Rouse

Writer

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Anora Movie Director Sets the Record Straight on That Ending

Sean Baker reveals what he intended to say in Anora's meaningful ending.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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American Idol 2025: Ryan Seacrest Defends Baylee Littrell After Nepo Baby Allegations

Baylee Littrell attracted controversy on American Idol due to his famous father.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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March Will Be A Huge Month For Hunger Games Fans

March 2025 contains two major events that will excite fans of The Hunger Games.

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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.

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'From' Season 4 Release Window Gets Confirmed

MGM+'s chilling horror series has received a likely release window for its next season.

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Ahsoka Season 2 Finally Gets Some Exciting News

A new rumor suggested that the next season of Ahsoka is finally moving forward.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Is 'Split Fiction' Secretly a Sequel to 'It Takes Two?' Answered

Hazelight Studios' new game bears many similarities to its predecessor It Takes Two.

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Netflix's Extraction TV Show Receives the Perfect New Title

The next chapter in the Extraction franchise received an exciting title update.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Boys Season 5 Plans To Solve This Major Cliffhanger

The Boys is bringing back one exciting cast member for the series' final season.

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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.

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First Look at Jurassic World Rebirth's Scary Velociraptor Revealed

Jurassic World is changing up its velociraptor design in the 2025 film.

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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.

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2025 Fantastic Four Movie Makes MCU History With Official Logo

Fantastic Four: First Steps' logo does something different from all the others.

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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.

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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.

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Flow Movie Director Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending

Director Gints Zilbalodis has revealed the meaning behind Flow's cryptic finale.

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