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
Marvel Unveils David Harbour's Next Red Guardian Costume for Phase 6
David Harbour's Red Guardian has an interesting new outfit heading into Avengers: Doomsday.
Fallout Season 3 Photo Unveils Redesign For Walton Goggins' Ghoul
Filming on Season 3 of Fallout has begun and Walton Goggins' Ghoul has been spotted.
Disney+ Updates Grogu’s Official Picture In Honor Of His New Release
Disney+ subscribers will notice a change in Grogu if they choose him as their profile picture.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Unveils New Look At Human Torch, Mystique, & 6 Other Characters
Several Avengers: Doomsday characters are front and center in new merch for the MCU film.
HBO's Succession Star Alan Ruck Has One Condition to Return For Spin-off Show (Exclusive)
Succession may be over, but Alan Ruck would still be open to returning as Connor Roy.
Disney+ September 2026 Releases Trailer Highlights Toy Story 5, Star Wars, Marvel & More
Several Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars releases will soon be making their debut on Disney+ in September.
Marvel Studios Resurrects Dead Phase 2 Villain In Latest MCU Trailer
An old foe will be back in the spotlight in Marvel Studios' next project in the MCU's Phase 6.
Star Wars Releases 6th Official Project That Shows Order 66
Order 66 remains one of the most devastating events in the Star Wars timeline, as proven by the latest release in the franchise.
Marvel’s Next Iron Man Solo Project Is Confirmed To Feature 4 MCU Villains
Another Iron Man project is on the way, and it'll draw on some familiar Marvel villains.
Disney+ Is Remaking The Mandalorian Without Gina Carano's Cara Dune
Cara Dune is nowhere to be seen in Disney+'s upcoming The Mandalorian remake.
Disney+ Brings Back The Mandalorian Without Pedro Pascal
The Mandalorian is returning in a new Disney+ project, but it won't be Pedro Pascal's version of the character.
Marvel Reveals If Chris Hemsworth Will Return As Thor After Avengers: Secret Wars
Chris Hemsworth has at least one post-Avengers: Secret Wars role lined up, although it's not the one most expect.
The DCU's Justice League Prequel Movie Officially Has The Perfect Flash Replacement Now
The Flash has yet to debut in James Gunn's DCU, but the Justice League may not need him.
Lanterns Episode 3 Promo Confirms the Secret Meaning Behind John Stewart's Green Bird
John Stewart conjured a green bird with the Green Lantern ring in Lanterns, which is confirmed to be connected to his past.
VisionQuest Reveals Best Look At Spider-Man’s AI In Human Form
Spider-Man's AI companion is coming to life in VisionQuest, and we finally have a good look at its human form.
Marvel Studios Changes Ethnicity Of Major 'Young Avengers' Superhero
One of Marvel Studios' Young Avengers heroes will be distinct from their comic book counterpart.
Disney Reportedly Eyeing Zendaya For 'Princess Diaries 3' Role
Zendaya may be in line to join another beloved franchise if the latest rumors are true.
The Odyssey Just Broke the MCU's Historic Box Office Record
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has taken the r-rated box office crown from one MCU movie.
The Boys Prequel, Vought Rising, Will Feature 5 Supes Stronger Than Butcher's Final Form
Several of The Boys' most powerful Supes will be appearing in the new spin-off series Vought Rising.
X-Men '97's Composers Share Their Dream Characters For Season 3 and Beyond (Exclusive)
X-Men '97 composers John Andrew Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart discussed their greatest challenges while creating Season 2's epic score.
The 5 Stranger Things Stars Who Are Open To Returning For Future Sequel
Stranger Things may be over, but these original stars are happy to come back for more.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Is Officially Abandoning the Show's Winning Formula
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 is adding something that will shift the formula of Marvel's Netflix reboot on Disney+.
Disney Alters Bluey Animation For First-Ever Movie, Causing Mixed Reactions Among Fanbase
Bluey is headed to the big screen, but some of the changes made to its animation style have fans divided.
Marvel Studios Unveils First-Ever Look At Masters Of Evil Villain Lisa Molinari — And She'll First Appear In The MCU Next Big Project, Played By Lauren Morais
Lisa Molinari is coming to the MCU very soon, and fans just a glimpse of her in a new trailer.
Marvel Studios Is Rebooting Jessica Jones With the Perfect Story Arc
Jessica Jones has the perfect story arc following her return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Disney Confirms Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Will Return in 2026 After All
Rosario Dawson will be back as Ahsoka in Star Wars sooner than expected.
Robert Downey Jr’s Avengers: Doomsday Puzzle Has Been Solved
Robert Downey Jr. wore a cryptic suit to Comic-Con that contained clues about his Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel’s New Storm Actress, Maya Boyd, Gets Ultimate Seal Of Approval From MCU Veteran
WandaVision and The Marvels' Teyonah Parris, who plays Monica Rambeau, welcomed the Marvel's new Storm actress to the MCU!
Doctor Doom’s Heroic Avengers: Doomsday Goal Gets Confirmed by Robert Downey Jr.
Doctor Doom's ultimate goal in Avengers: Doomsday is all a matter of perspective.
Marvel Celebrates Jean Grey’s MCU Debut By Announcing New Solo Project
Jean Grey is everywhere following her official debut in the MCU in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The Last of Us Season 3 Splits the Fanbase, Officially Brings Back 4 Divisive Characters
The Last of Us is full of polarizing characters, and several of them will return in Season 3 of the HBO show.
Lucasfilm Confirms 4 Star Wars Projects Releasing in 2027
The Star Wars slate for 2027 is coming into view, with many exciting projects on the way.
DC's New Clayface Trailer Proves 1 Big Flaw In James Gunn's DCU Strategy
Clayface is a bold new venture for DC Studios, but it showcases a weakness in the new DCU.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Narrows Its Streaming Window Ahead of Online Debut
Tom Holland's fourth Spider-Man film is having a field day in cinemas, but when could it come to streaming?
Marvel Studios' D23 Live Updates: Every Announcement From 2026 Disney MCU Showcase (X-Men, VisionQuest & More)
Disney's Entertainment Showcase at D23 will be full of reveals, including some from Marvel Studios.
D23 2026 Panel: Live Updates & Announcements from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars & Pixar's Streaming & Movie Showcase
Disney's Entertainment Showcase is taking over D23 with announcements from the studio's many brands, including Star Wars, Marvel & more.
Luke Skywalker Returns In New Star Wars Disney+ Special
Star Wars legend Luke Skywalker is making an unexpected return in a new Disney+ release.
Marvel Studios Is Reportedly Cutting Back On Live-Action Disney+ Series, With 1 Exception
Marvel Studios is supposedly reversing its strategy that saw the MCU expand across live-action series in addition to films.
Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Head Breaks Silence On Trailer Leak: “Not Fully Rendered Footage"
Chris Miller has addressed the recent leaks of his anticipated Marvel film, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
Marvel Reveals First Look At Major X-Men Villain, Mr. Sinister
Mr. Sinister is making a return to the screen sooner than expected in one of Marvel's 2026 projects.