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 Is Now Making Its 11th R-Rated Movie - And It Sounds Great
Marvel is reportedly adding another R-Rated project to its growing slate of mature content.
Marvel Confirms This MCU Hero Is Officially Wanted
One Marvel hero is in hot water this year, as marketing confirms they are officially wanted in-universe.
Spider-Noir Producers Reveal The Creepy Difference Between Peter Parker & Ben Reilly
Spider-Noir's Ben Reilly has a very different approach to his human identity than Marvel's Peter Parker.
One Key God of War Live-Action Character Still Hasn't Been Cast in the TV Show (and It's So Important)
The cast of Prime Video's God of War series is shaping up - but it's missing someone important.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Is Giving a Failed MCU Villain a Second Chance
Marvel is giving one of its Phase 2 villains a new lease on life in 2026.
2026's Supergirl Movie Trailer Just Broke A 60-Year-Old DC Franchise Rule
Supergirl's trailer has done something that hasn't been seen in decades of modern DC moviemaking.
IT: Welcome to Derry Finally Solves A 39-Year-Old Stephen King Villain Mystery
IT: Welcome to Derry has finally solved a decades-long mystery from Stephen King's novel.
Marvel Reveals New Professor Hulk Design Ahead of Mark Ruffalo's MCU Return
Marvel has unveiled a new type of Professor Hulk before Mark Ruffalo's MCU return in Spider-Man 4.
Paradise Season 3 Gets Major Filming Update From Sterling K. Brown
Paradise Season 3's future may be set based on recent comments from star Sterling K. Brown.
Star Wars Confirms The End Of An Era For The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal confirms that the fan-favorite Star Wars show has reached the end of a chapter.
Sonic 4 Movie’s New Official Logo Makes Franchise History
Sonic 4's new logo is eye-catching and breaks tradition for the video game movie franchise.
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Officially Brings Back 7 Key Nintendo Villains
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is drawing on Nintendo's history of gaming villains.
Spider-Man, Hulk & Punisher Officially Team-Up Ahead Of Their MCU Movie
The unlikely trio of Spider-Man, Hulk, and Punisher is teaming up more than once in the Marvel universe.
James Gunn Splits the Fanbase With Hal Jordan’s Brown Green Lantern Suit Photos
The first look at Hal Jordan's Green Lantern outfit in Lanterns is causing division.
DC Confirms 3 Major Ways James Gunn's Supergirl Differs From the DCEU Version
Sasha Calle and Milly Alcock's portrayals of Supergirl differ significantly.
Legend of Vox Machina Confirms Major Time Jump in Season 4
Prime Video just confirmed a lot of time has passed between Seasons 3 and 4 of The Legend of Vox Machina.
National Treasure 3 Gets Promising Status Update From Producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Exclusive)
Jerry Bruckheimer reassured fans that National Treasure 3 is still coming along.
Cancelled Star Wars Series Would Have Shown Yoda’s Dark Side, Confirms Creator
Fans would have seen a different side to the ever-loyal Jedi Master Yoda if this Star Wars TV show had continued.
Legacy of the Dark Knight Confirms Joker’s New Origin Story
Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has confirmed how its Joker will evolve in the new LEGO game.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Include 3 Key MCU Netflix Characters (Report)
A new report suggests a third Marvel Netflix character is joining Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2: First Look at Matt Murdock's New Ex-Girlfriend Revealed
Matt Murdock's newest ex is making her return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Marvel Replaces 7 Original MCU Avengers on New 'Infinity War' Poster
Marvel's latest cover art looks a lot like Avengers: Infinity War, but with very different characters.
Paramount Reveals James Gunn’s DCU Future Following WBD Acquisition
Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. will make them the new owners of the DCU - and the studio has plans.
Zack Snyder Reveals Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel 2 Villain & Concept
Zack Snyder's idea for a Man of Steel sequel was surprisingly similar to James Gunn's.
DC Reveals Catwoman’s New Superpower
Catwoman will have a wild new ability in her next DC appearance.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic 5-Season Plan For 1 Disney+ Show
Marvel's Brad Winderbaum sees a multi-season future for one of the studio's top Disney+ shows.
Spider-Noir TV Show Gets Historic Rating
Spider-Noir is making history ahead of its May 2026 release on Prime Video.
Avengers: Doomsday MCU Timeline Placement Just Got Another Major Connection
Avengers: Doomsday appears to be happening at the same time as another crucial MCU film.
Sony Confirms 2 Spider-Verse Spinoffs Are In Development
The universe that began with 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is expanding with new films in active development.
Disney+ Renews Beloved Star Wars TV Show For Season 4 (Report)
Fans can look forward to more episodes of this animated Star Wars series on Disney+.
First Look at Joker's New Design In LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of the Dark Knight
The Joker's design in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight looks awfully familiar.
Katee Sackhoff Confirms Bo-Katan's Star Wars Future
Katee Sackhoff has assured fans that Bo-Katan Kryze isn't going anywhere.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: New Photo Reveals Huge Map Size Expected For the Game
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's open world map might be bigger than anyone expected.
Russo Brothers’ $200M Netflix Franchise Seemingly Shelved Following Their Marvel Studios Return
While the Russo Brothers have been working in the MCU, one of their major franchises fell by the wayside.
Marvel's Wolverine Game Will Break A Beloved Insomniac Spider-Man Tradition
Insomniac's Wolverine game is doing something very differently from its Spider-Man predecessors.
Ian McKellen Becomes 12th-Ever Marvel Star to Spoil Major MCU Details
Ian McKellen is the latest in a long line of loose-lipped Marvel actors.
Marvel Studios Will Officially Solve 1 Major Thanos Mystery In 2026
Fans will finally learn the answer to a long-forgotten Thanos mystery - in an unexpected place.
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.