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
Clayface Movie Will Reportedly Follow a Disappointing DC Trend Established by Supergirl
Reports out of Clayface's first screenings confirm the film will follow in Supergirl's footsteps in one key way.
Marvel Studios Officially Casts Its 9th Big Actor From Game Of Thrones
Marvel has confirmed another cast member from the world of Westeros is making the jump to the MCU.
Disney Announces Sequel to 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Amid Dave Filoni Reset
Lucasfilm is revisiting Solo: A Star Wars Story, eight years after the film flopped in theaters.
Sunrise on the Reaping Will Bring Back Beloved Hunger Games: Catching Fire Arena Opening
Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is connecting to Catching Fire in more ways than one.
House of the Dragon Season 4 Officially Brings Back the HBO Show's Most Underrated Villain, Confirms Game Of Thrones Spin-Off Series Actor Gayle Rankin (Exclusive)
House of the Dragon's fourth and final season is bringing back one of the show's most conniving villains.
LAIKA's Stunning New Animated Masterpiece 'Wildwood' Took 1000 Craftspeople and Over 2800 Shots to Make | TIFF 2026
LAIKA took audiences inside Wildwood at TIFF with a preview of the studio's next hand-crafted stop-motion animated film.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the 3rd MCU Super-Speedster Costume
A new speedster is entering the MCU, adding another distinct costume to the lineup of existing lightning-fast heroes.
Jessica Henwick on Why 'Everybody Wants To F*ck Me' Isn’t Your Typical Rom-Com: “It’s a Conversation Starter” | TIFF 2026
Taron Egerton's new romantic comedy 'Everybody Wants to F*ck Me' has a thrilling bite with a poignant message.
'A Talent For Murder' Blurs Fact and Fiction For A Thrilling New Patricia Highsmith Tale | TIFF 2026
A Talent For Murder's Alden Ehrenreich, Olivia Cooke, and Helen Mirren discuss their suspenseful take on a modern Patricia Highsmith story.
Marvel Studios Just Doubled Down on Scarlet Witch’s Death Amid Avengers: Doomsday Return Rumors
If Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch is still alive in the MCU, Marvel Studios isn't admitting it.
Marvel's VisionQuest Star Ruaridh Mollica Breaks Silence on Tommy Maximoff's Bisexuality
Ruaridh Mollica has commented on his MCU character Tommy Maximoff's potential LGBTQIA+ roots being adapted for the screen.
New 'Avengers Doomsday' Merch Spoils 1 Thor Scene That I Wish Marvel Saved For Theaters
With Avengers: Doomsday only months away, tie-in merch has started to reveal some of the film's big moments.
Danny Boyle's 'Ink' Has A Warning For Journalists: "It's One of the Things That's Under Threat Now" | TIFF 2026
Director Danny Boyle and star Guy Pearce discuss what journalists should take away from their media period piece, Ink.
Avengers: Doomsday Directors Confirm Doctor Doom Is Collecting More People Besides Hulk
Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom is assembling a team of his own in Avengers: Doomsday.
Ahsoka Season 2 Breaks a 41-Year Star Wars Timeline Trend
Ahsoka Season 2's first trailer does things differently from the marketing for past live-action Star Wars shows.
Step Aside Jason Voorhees—Crystal Lake's Linda Cardellini Brings A New Rageful Pamela Voorhees to the Friday the 13th Franchise | TIFF 2026
Crystal Lake stars Linda Cardellini and Will Catlett explain how they brought Friday the 13th back for a new generation.
'River' Star Jane Levy Discusses How Her New Film Exploits the Terrors of the Open Water and Reinvigorates Modern Horror With a New Slasher Icon | TIFF 2026
River is a buzzy new slasher out of TIFF featuring a unique premise and a creepy new killer.
Zack Snyder Explains Why He Left DCEU and Netflix Blockbusters for Indie Filmmaking and his New Film 'The Last Photograph' | TIFF 2026
The Last Photograph cast and creative team explained how Zack Snyder's passion project differs from his previous blockbusters.
Avengers: Endgame Encore Popcorn Buckets & Theater Items Are Exactly What Marvel Fans Have Been Waiting For
Avengers: Endgame is back in theaters, and the encore includes a fresh lineup of popcorn buckets.
Marvel Studios Reveals Ultron’s Evil Plan For White Vision In VisionQuest
James Spader is returning as Ultron in VisionQuest, and the villain's secret plan for Vision has been unveiled.
'The Incomer' Throws Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O'Rourke into a Genre-Bending Folktale Film That They Say Is a "Creative Miasma"
The Incomer stars Gayle Rankin, Domhnall Gleeson, and Grant O'Rourke discussed their unique and quirky new comedy film.
Marvel Studios Confirms Doctor Doom’s First Tony Stark Connection
Robert Downey Jr. plays two notable characters in the MCU, and the first connection between them has just been revealed.
Disney+ Will Release a New Marvel TV Crossover Very Soon - Here's the First Trailer
The first trailer for Marvel's next superhero crossover project was revealed.
VisionQuest Showrunner Confirms The Disney+ Series Will Retcon Age of Ultron’s Ending
Terry Matalas has confirmed that VisionQuest will alter a pivotal Avengers: Age of Ultron scene.
Marvel Studios Announces First-Ever Movie In MCU Saga 3
The MCU is preparing to enter its next era with a brand-new superhero movie.
Marvel Studios Releases the Perfect MCU Prequel Ahead Of Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel is fleshing out the world of The Fantastic Four: First Steps before the release of Avengers: Doomsday.
Hayley Atwell Has One Condition To Play Peggy Carter Again After 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Hayley Atwell's return as Peggy Carter in Avengers: Doomsday doesn't have to be her last, according to the actress.
Robert Downey Jr. Might Have Just Confirmed A Major Doctor Strange Avengers: Doomsday Theory
Robert Downey Jr. is dropping more clues about Avengers: Doomsday, including a possible reference to Doctor Strange's role.
The Penguin Season 2 Renewal Chances Officially Addressed By Cristin Milioti
The Penguin's Cristin Milioti has shared an update on a potential Season 2 of The Batman spin-off show.
Spider-Man 5 Has One Major Roadblock To Overcome Before Being Greenlit, Confirms Sony Boss
Sony and Marvel must overcome a major hurdle before proceeding with Spider-Man 5.
Marvel Studios Casts Avengers: Secret Wars’ 3rd Mystery Character For A Major Role
Marvel Studios has recruited another actor into its ensemble for a mysterious new role in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its 2nd-Ever Rebooted Superhero Team
Marvel Studios released an official new look at its next reboot within the MCU.
Sadie Sink's Jean Grey Powers Are A Significant Downgrade From The Comics
Jean Grey has officially arrived in the MCU, but she's nowhere near as powerful as her comics counterpart.
Marvel Studios Says Goodbye to Disney's Historic 6-Year MCU Experiment
Marvel Studios is reportedly leaving behind a specific era of storytelling for the MCU.
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.