Lauren Rouse

Lauren Rouse

Writer

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

Arcane Jinx Actor Was Blindsided By Season 3 Cancellation

Ella Purnell revealed when she learned that Arcane Season 3 was not happening.

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Avengers: Secret Wars Movie Update Confirms 1 Major Improvement from Endgame

Avengers 5 and 6 will be doing things a little differently from 'Infinity War' and 'Endgame'.

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Captain America: Brave New World Soundtrack Released: Listen to Every Song (Kendrick, M.O.P & More)

Captain America: Brave New World features several songs from top-rated artists during its runtime.

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GTA 6 Fans Think They Solved One Of The Game's Greatest Mysteries

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans may have discovered the real identity of a mystery character.

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Landman Season 1 DVD & Blu-Ray Release Date Announced: Special Features, Exclusives & More

Landman is getting a physical release with some exciting special features included.

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What Happened to Belle Gibson's Son from Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar: Where Is He Now?

Apple Cider Vinegar provides a window into Belle Gibson's private life, including her relationship with her son.

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Thunderbolts Title's Asterisk Meaning Confirmed by Marvel Studios

For a long time, fans have wondered what the asterisk in Thunderbolts* signifies.

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Marvel Studios Announces Spider-Man's Return, And It's Sooner Than Expected

Spider-Man will be swinging back through the MCU earlier than expected.

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Wasted Squid Game Season 2 Actor Reveals Larger Season 3 Role

One Squid Game actor is speaking out about their lack of screen time in Season 2.

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Younger Season 8 Prospects Addressed by Miriam Shor Amid Release Demand (Exclusive)

One of the stars of Younger addressed whether they will return for another season.

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The Last Of Us Reveals Exciting Multi-Season Extension Plans At HBO

The Last of Us producers teased a bright future for the series on HBO.

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Marvel's Eternals Director Is Rebooting One of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time

Eternals director Chloe Zhao has picked up her next project, and it's a reboot of a 90s icon.

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Landman Season 2 Finally Gets Some Exciting News

There has finally been some movement on Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan's oil drama.

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Fallout Season 2 Set Photos Reveal New Vegas Sign, Novac Dinosaur & More

Photos taken from the Hollywood set of Fallout Season 2 tease some iconic locations from the video game.

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Game Of Thrones 2025 Prequel Series Gets Release Window Update

The release window for HBO's next Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has become clearer thanks to series author George RR Martin.

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Nosferatu Movie Reveals Best Look at Bill Skarsgard's Orlok Face

Count Orlok's true face is a sight to behold in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu.

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Tulsa King Season 3 Is Taylor Sheridan's 8th TV Show in Active Development

Taylor Sheridan remains one of the most in-demand writers in Hollywood with multiple shows in active development.

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The Last of Us Creator Defends Controversial Change To Abby In Season 2

Abby will look different in The Last of Us Season 2, and some fans are not happy about it.

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Invincible Season 3's Time Jump Gets Confirmed

Invincible Season 3 will be picking things up further down the line for Mark and his friends.

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Every Upcoming Margaret Qualley Movie Releasing In 2025 & Beyond

Following a standout role in The Substance, Margaret Qualley's upcoming slate is packed.

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Pixar Drops Another Clue Suggesting All Their Movies Are Connected

The evidence supporting Pixar's shared universe theory is getting stronger.

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Peacock Omits Wicked Movie's Streaming Release from February 2025 Schedule

Fans are still waiting to find out when Wicked will come to streaming services.

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Captain America: Brave New World Gets Unsurprising Rating

The new Captain America movie follows a similar trend to the previous three.

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Rockstar Games' History Suggests The GTA 6 Release Date May Finally Be Revealed Soon

Rockstar Games' past releases mean a release date announcement for GTA 6 could be imminent.

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Switch 2 Price: Community Predicts What Nintendo's Console Will Most Likely Cost

Nintendo has not announced a price for the Switch 2, but the gaming community has put forward some plausible guesses.

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The Wild Robot Announces Streaming Release Date: Where To Watch

The heartfelt Dreamworks film The Wild Robot is ready to win audiences over on streaming.

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Invincible Announces Exciting Season 3 Cast: Aaron Paul, Simu Liu & More

Invincible Season 3 includes some exciting new characters and cast members.

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Where Is 'Wild Cards' Filmed? Locations In Real Life Revealed

Like many The CW TV shows, Wild Cards films in and around Vancouver, Canada.

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Meet Fantana from Young, Famous and African: 4 Things to Know About Her

Young, Famous and African star Fantana is gaining attention on the Netflix reality show.

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A Different Man Movie's Cryptic Ending Explained

Sebastian Stan's character undergoes a radical procedure to become a different person in Aaron Schimberg's thriller.

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Wednesday Season 2: Every New Actor Confirmed to Appear - Lady Gaga, Steve Buscemi & More

Wednesday Season 2 has exciting new cast members set to join its ensemble.

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Invincible Reveals First Look At Season 3's Villain (Photo)

Invincible's third season on Prime Video will include a popular character from the comics.

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Avengers: Endgame Filmmakers Fought for Months Over This One Iconic Scene

The portals scene from Avengers: Endgame almost looked very different.

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GTA 6: 4 Red Dead Redemption 2 Features Returning In Rockstar’s Next Game

It looks like GTA 6 will take some lessons from Rockstar's previous titles.

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Will Mario Kart 9 Release As a Switch 2 Launch Title? Rumors Explained

All eyes are on the Nintendo Switch 2 and which games will be launched with the new console.

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The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Season 2: Renewal Status & Everything We Know

Will Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira's The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live ever live again?

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Until Dawn Movie Cast: Every Actor & Character (Photos)

Until Dawn is a movie adaptation of the popular horror game with a new cast of characters.

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Princess Diaries 3 Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025

Anne Hathaway is returning to one of her most iconic roles in Princess Diaries 3.

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Switch 2: This Upcoming Game Could Be the Key to Nintendo Revealing Its Next Console

Nintendo has one 2025 game that could be impacting the Switch 2 reveal.

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Superman 2025 Next Footage Reveal Date Just Got Confirmed

Fans eagerly awaiting new footage from James Gunn's Superman have a date.

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