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
Avatar 2 Writer Speaks Out on Arguments with James Cameron
Avatar: The Way of Water screenwriter Rick Jaffa discussed arguments he had with James Cameron in the writer's room.
Deadpool 3: New Plot Synopsis Shared by Marvel Actor (But Is It Real?)
Marvel star Lewis Tan posted a possible plot synopsis for the upcoming Deadpool 3.
Thor: Love and Thunder Almost Featured The Devil Himself (Photos)
New photos have revealed what the devil may have looked like in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Succession Season 4 Cast: Every Actor & Character Confirmed to Appear
HBO's hit series Succession is back for its fourth season with a star-studded cast of new and returning actors.
The Last of Us Season 2 Gets Release Update from Lead Star
The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey revealed a possible release date for Season 2 of the HBO series.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Makes MCU Disney+ History
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania sets a new first for the MCU with its second post-credit scene!
Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Reportedly Wants New Job at Disney
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige is apparently eyeing a new role at Walt Disney Studios.
Robert Pattinson's DC Return BEFORE Batman 2 Reportedly Revealed
Rumors suggest that Robert Pattinson's next DC appearance could be on HBO Max.
James Gunn Shuts Down George Clooney Batman Return After The Flash
DC Studios head James Gunn has addressed rumors that George Clooney will return as Batman after The Flash as the main DCU Batman.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Will Be Missing One Drax-Connected Hero, Reveals James Gunn
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 director James Gunn has denied rumors that Daniela Melchior will appear as Moondragon in the film.
Pedro Pascal Reveals 1 Thing He Loves Most about Season 3 of The Mandalorian
Pedro Pascal revealed what he loved most about The Mandalorian's third season.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Merch Teases Kamala Khan's Very Different MCU Powers
Two new pictures of Ms. Marvel merchandise show off Kamala Khan's new superpowers in the MCU.
DC Studios Boss Critiques Marvel's Last-Minute Movie Edits: 'Too Much'
DC Studios boss James Gunn has criticised Marvel's habit of editing films at the last minute.
Marvel Diminished 1 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Subplot During Production
A new report reveals how Marvel changed the script for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever during the film's production.
Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Confirms 10 Main Characters Appearing In Sequel
Marvel confirmed 10 of the major characters appearing in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
How Robert Downey Jr. & Others Influenced Kang the Conqueror Actor to Join Marvel
Jonathan Majors explains how other MCU actors inspired him to take up the role of Kang the Conquerer.
Joker 2 Receives Perfect Working Title
A behind-the-scenes photo revealed the working title of DC's upcoming Joker sequel.
Smallville Creator Reveals Why the DC Show Broke Canon
Smallville creators Al Gough and Miles Millar have revealed why the series was able to break Superman canon.
First Look at Deleted Doctor Strange 2 Supervillain In Battle (Photos)
New concept art has revealed a battle between Doctor Strange and Nightmare was originally planned for the sequel.
Dwayne Johnson Calls Out Fake DC Rumor That Made Him Look Bad
Black Adam star Dwayne Johnson has debunked a gossip-driven rumor about his social media interactions with DC.
Hawkeye Season 2: Hailee Steinfeld's New Post Convinces Fans of Series Renewal
A cryptic social media post from Hailee Steinfeld has fans theorizing about Hawkeye Season 2.
Benedict Cumberbatch Explains the Problem With Avengers Movies' Emotional Scenes
Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch opens up about the challenges of being an actor on an Avengers movie.
Why 1 Punisher Star Isn't Hopeful for Their MCU Return Amid Netflix Comebacks
Actor Ben Barnes reveals why he doesn't think his character from The Punisher has a future in the MCU.
DC Just Attempted to Steal Kevin Feige from Marvel (Report)
Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav reportedly tried to poach Kevin Feige from Marvel.
Kevin Feige Addresses Black Panther 2's Oscar Awards Chances
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige commented on whether the Black Panther sequel could see the Oscar's success of its predecessor.
Disney Changes Black Panther 2 World Premiere Date
The world premiere of Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been brought forward.
Disney+ Reportedly Scrapping Upcoming MCU Shows In Favor of Specials
Disney+ is apparently considering expanding its use of the special presentation format for future Marvel titles.
Deadpool 3: Morena Baccarin Addresses If She'll Return as Vanessa
Deadpool star Morena Baccarin gives an update on whether Vanessa will return in the Ryan Reynolds-led sequel.
Brie Larson Reveals Why Captain Marvel Critics Should Get Excited About The Marvels
Brie Larson discusses Carol Danvers' "new phase" in Captain Marvel sequel, The Marvels.
Disney+ Announces Halloween Marvel Studios 'Double Feature' Event
Disney+ has announced a special Marvel Studios Halloween event featuring WandaVision and Werewolf By Night.
Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson Reveals 'Extremely Stressful' Part of Making Marvel Movie
Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson and director Cate Shortland have explained some of the most stressful aspects of crafting Natasha Romanoff's solo film.
Marvel Studios Is Making Effort To Not Objectify Women, Says Producer
Marvel's Executive Vice President of Production discusses how Black Widow has helped Marvel Studios make a more conscious effort to tell more progressive female stories.
Ezra Miller's The Flash: Producer Claims Entire DCEU Will Be Restarted In Film
The Flash producer Barbara Muschietti teases that the upcoming film will be a restart for the DCEU and include multiple DC characters.
Marvel Is Now Training MCU Actors to Avoid Spoiling Upcoming Disney+ Show
Marvel is taking things to an extreme to prevent Disney+ show spoilers, reveals Secret Invasion actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
White Vision's Marvel Return Teased by Elizabeth Olsen
Elizabeth Olsen reveals her excitement for Wanda Maximoff and White Vision to meet again.
WandaVision Finale Becomes Worst-Rated Episode on Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes has released its score for WandaVision's season finale and the episode currently ranks lower than any other in the series.
MCU Producer Confirms Eternals' Weird Superpower That the Avengers Lack
Eternals producer Nate Moore has explained how the power of the Uni-Mind sets the superhero team apart from The Avengers.
Warner Bros. Removes Black Adam Trailer Scene After Angry Snyder Fan Complaints
Warner Bros. has removed a scene from the new Black Adam trailer that was taken from Joss Whedon's Justice League.
DC FanDome Recap: Everything You Might Have Missed From The Batman, The Suicide Squad & More
A breakdown of all the major news and reveals from The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad and more from DC FanDome.
Marvel Reveals New Shang-Chi Action Scene For Theatrical Trailer
A trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been spotted in cinemas featuring new footage from a pivotal fight scene.