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
Gerard Butler's Plane 2 Gets Officially Cancelled (Exclusive)
A Plane sequel was almost in production, according to one of Gerard Butler's co-stars.
Marvel Studios May Remove "X-Men" From The Title of Its New X-Men Movie
There has been contention over whether Marvel Studios will update the X-Men team name for its MCU reboot.
PlayStation’s Movie Studio Finds Its Next Lead Star In DC Hero
PlayStation is moving forward on its next major adaptation, and a DC actor just took the lead spot.
5 Things the Next Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Must Include
Avengers: Doomsday already has a string of teasers, but the first trailer needs to include some missing elements.
DC Studios Confirms 1 DCU Hero Will Lose Their Superpowers In 2026
An iconic DC hero will find themselves powerless in their next adventure on the big screen.
HBO Confirms 3 of Its Best Shows Are Coming to An End
HBO executive Casey Bloys all but confirmed that three of the network's best shows are entering their last seasons.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Will Officially Change 3 Major Elements from Ryan Reynolds' Movie
HBO's upcoming DC superhero series won't be similar to Ryan Reynolds' outing as the Green Lantern.
Mario Galaxy Movie Reveals Perfect Yoshi Popcorn Bucket
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is celebrating Yoshi's arrival into the film franchise with a dedicated popcorn bucket.
The Martian vs. Project Hail Mary's Biggest Differences Explained By Movie Writers
The Martian and Project Hail Mary may share an author, but the two stories have big differences.
The Boys Season 5 Will Officially Introduce 6 New Supes to the Show
The Boys' final season is ending with a bigger roster of superhero characters than ever before.
DC Cancelled Their Doctor Strange Replacement Movie For Being Too Dark
DC was once exploring its own magic-wielding superhero, but it never went ahead. Now we know why.
Marvel Just Raised Cyclops’ Power Level Before His Avengers Doomsday Debut
Cyclops is levelling up in Marvel comics before making his live-action return in Avengers 5.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Showrunner Hints at a Key Game of Thrones Character’s Return
Fans of Game of Thrones may see a character crossover into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in future.
"Wuthering Heights" Star Explains The Title’s Meaning And Why It Has Quotation Marks
Heathcliff actor Jacob Elordi reveals why Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" has a twist on its title.
I'm Worried Disney Is About to Ruin The Mandalorian & Grogu
A lot is riding on The Mandalorian & Grogu, and Disney needs to do more to sell it.
Supergirl Movie's New Logo Is Perfect - Except for One Thing
The new logo for the DCU's Supergirl film looks awfully similar to another superhero film's design.
2026's Clone Wars Sequel Finally Confirms Its Main Villain (Photos)
Maul: Shadow Lord has a brand new antagonist appearing in the animated The Clone Wars sequel.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Just Spoiled A Major House of the Dragon Twist
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms just revealed a crucial plot point for future seasons of House of the Dragon.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - All 14 Villains Confirmed for the Game
The new LEGO Batman game is drawing on the DC hero's gallery of rogues.
Three 2026 MCU Projects Wouldn't Exist Without RDJ's Iron Man
Even 18 years after the first Iron Man film was released, Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark continues to influence the MCU.
New Mario Galaxy Trailer Confirms Nintendo Exists In The Mario Movie Universe
Illumination just dropped a subtle Nintendo reference in the latest trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
James Gunn Splits the Fanbase With New Reveal About Superman's Emotions
James Gunn has made comments about a core Superman scene that fans do not agree with.
Where Is Star Wars' Next Real Masterpiece?
Looking ahead at Lucasfilm's slate, it's not immediately clear what Star Wars' next big hit will be.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the 7th Race-Swapped MCU Superhero
The MCU has changed the ethnicity of its lead heroes from Marvel comics throughout its adaptations over the years.
WandaVision Trilogy Will Reportedly Play a Key Role in Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel's first Disney+ trilogy is more important to Avengers: Doomsday than it may have seemed.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Officially Breaks a 74-Year DC Main Character Trend
HBO's new DC series Lanterns is breaking a trend dating back to the 1950s.
Disney+ Confirms When the 7th Chapter of The MandoVerse Will Release
The Mandalorian universe continues to grow on Disney+ with another instalment due for release in 2026.
MercyMe’s Sequel Biopic 'I Can Only Imagine 2' Had More True Stories to Tell—Here's Why
The stars and director behind I Can Only Imagine 2 reveal why they returned to MercyMe's story eight years later.
Netflix CEO Confirms If Superman Changed Its Plans Because It Underperformed
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has shed light on Superman's altered release strategy.
Hawkeye Producer Admits the 1 Issue With the Show Behind the Scenes
Disney+'s Hawkeye wasn't smooth sailing behind the scenes, according to writer Andrew Guest.
Mr. House Just Unveiled The Deadliest Bomb In Fallout's History
Fallout Season 2 confirmed the franchise's most devastating weapon to date in the season finale.
James Gunn's Justice League Looks Perfect as Adria Arjona Joins David Corenswet & Aaron Pierre on Stunning New Fan Poster
A fan-made poster has a stunning vision for what James Gunn's Justice League could eventually look like in the DCU.
Egg’s Connection To Game of Thrones’ Mad King Isn’t What You Think
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' third episode revealed Egg and Game of Thrones' Mad King are intertwined.
Stranger Things Creators Reveal Which Couples Break Up After Season 5's Finale
The Duffer Brothers clarified the status of several major Stranger Things couples, including Max and Lucas, following the conclusion of the series.
Sony Cancels Its 5th Spider-Man Spin-off Movie
Another film from Sony's Spider-Man Universe has been struck from the list.
Sinners Director Finally Reveals Smoke & Stack’s Troubled Backstory
Ryan Coogler has lifted the lid on the Smokestack twins' history in his Oscar-nominated vampire film, Sinners.
Fallout Season 2 Hints at What Thaddeus Is Turning Into - And It Won't Be Pretty
After weeks of speculation that Thaddeus is becoming a ghoul, Episode 7 of Fallout Season 2 suggests he may be something else.
Avengers: Doomsday Gets First Runtime Estimate
A new rumor sheds some light on how long audiences will be in theaters when Avengers: Doomsday drops in December.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Release Strategy May Not Be Working
A Knight of the Kingdom is trying something new for the Game of Thrones franchise, but is it for the better?
How To Train Your Dragon 2 Live-Action Unveils Official Logo Along With Exciting Production Update
The live-action adaptation of DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2 is moving ahead.