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
Deadpool 3 Director Rumors Heat Up With New Comments From Stranger Things Producer
Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy gave an interesting response when he was asked whether he would direct Ryan Reynolds' third Deadpool film.
Spider-Man 3: Set Photos Show Zendaya & Cast Playing Basketball
Photos from the set of Spider-Man: No Way Home show cast members Zendaya and Jacob Batalon back at Midtown High.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Promo Ads Highlight Doctor Strange's Multiverse Portals
New marketing materials for Spider-Man: No Way Home have been spotted around the world featuring Doctor Strange's portals.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Cut 'Way Longer' Doc Ock Fight Scene
Spider-Man: No Way Home's visual effects supervisor reveals that the Spider-Man vs Doc Ock fight sequence was originally much longer.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New IMAX Trailer Solves Mystery Behind Police Station Man
The IMAX trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home seems to debunk the theory that Charlie Cox appears in an interrogation scene with Tom Holland.
The Mandalorian: Disney Decides Not to Allow Critics to Watch Season 2 Episodes Early
Disney has decided not to send advanced screeners for episodes to media outlets during The Mandorian's second season.
New Star Wars Disney+ Show Will Reportedly Be 'Stranger Things In Space'
A rumor suggests that a new live-action Star Wars series set in the High Republic era is in development with a teenage cast.
The Mandalorian's Clancy Brown Comments on Potential Return to Star Wars
The Mandalorian actor Clancy Brown comments on the possibility of his character returning in future episodes.
The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere Time: Disney+ Reveals Exactly When Episode 1 Will Release
The exact time that The Mandalorian's season two premiere will be available has been confirmed by Disney+.
Shazam 2 Director Shares Hilarious Spoof Teaser for DC Sequel
Shazam! director David Sandberg releases a fun marketing teaser video promoting the upcoming Shazam 2.
DC Film Delays: Robert Pattinson's The Batman Moves to 2022, Zachary Levi's Shazam 2 to 2023
Warner Bros' DC movie slate has now been pushed due to industry-wide coronavirus delays.
The Suicide Squad's Margot Robbie Teases 'New Sides' of Harley Quinn
The Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie teases that there will be new sides revealed to Harley Quinn in the upcoming movie.
Dark Knight Director Christopher Nolan Shares Excitement for Robert Pattinson's Batman
The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan shares his thoughts on Robert Pattinson's take on Batman in the upcoming The Batman movie.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Game: New Details Revealed at DC FanDome
Details about Rocksteady's new game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League have finally been revealed during its DC FanDome panel.
Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds Shares Hilarious Prediction for Marvel's Upcoming Movies
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has jokingly weighed in with his predictions for Marvel's unannounced 2024 films.
Disney Shares Promising Scarlett Johansson Update 1 Year After Lawsuit Mess
CEO Bob Chapek has addressed Disney's relationship with Scarlett Johansson following Black Widow legal issues.
Chris Hemsworth Casts Doubt on His Thor Movie Future
Marvel star Chris Hemsworth was unsure whether Thor: Love and Thunder would be his last appearance as the character.
First Loki Season 2 Trailer Reveals Evil Kang (Description)
New footage and a new cast member for Loki season 2 have been revealed at Marvel's D23 panel.
First Look at Don Cheadle’s Marvel Return In Phase 5
D23 has revealed the first look at Don Cheadle's upcoming return in Marvel's Secret Invasion.
Captain America 4 Cast: Disney Confirms 5 Actors Appearing In Sequel
Marvel Studios confirmed five cast members who will appear in Captain America: New World Order at its D23 presentation.
Avengers 5: Kevin Feige Reveals Which MCU Movie Sets Up Kang Dynasty
Kevin Feige has confirmed at D23 that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will lead directly into Avengers 5.
Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey Reveals 1 Marvel Superhero She Wants to Play
Disney's Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey reveals the X-Men character she'd love to portray in the MCU.
1 Avengers: Infinity War Moment Sparked Captain America’s New Video Game
Amy Hennig and Marc Bernardin reveal the Avengers moment that inspired their new Captain America video game.
Watch: First Trailer for New Captain America Marvel Game Released
The first trailer for a new untitled Captain America and Black Panther game from Skydance New Media was released at D23.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder's arrival on Disney+ has confirmed its place in the MCU timeline.
Chadwick Boseman Makes MCU Awards History With 2022 Win
Chadwick Boseman's win at the 2022 Emmy awards for Marvel's What If...? is momentous for the MCU.
Justice League Drama: Joss Whedon's Reshoots Were Reportedly Messy & Tension-Filled
More information has come out about the Justice League reshoots, which were tense and messy according to insiders.
John Cena's Peacemaker Loses Actor Due To Creative Differences
Chris Conrad has departed his role as Vigilante on HBO Max's Peacemaker TV show and has been recast with Bridgerton actor Freddie Stroma.
Star Wars: Battlefront Location Spotted In New Boba Fett Trailer
The latest teaser for The Book of Boba Fett reveals a location that seems to be inspired by the Star Wars Battlefront video game.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Set Photos Show Ewan McGregor's Jedi, Stormtrooper & More Star Wars Characters
Photos from the Obi-Wan Kenobi production show Ewan McGregor back in his Jedi robes and other iconic Star Wars characters on set.
Marvel Studios Reveals New Intro Featuring Shang-Chi
Marvel Studios' opening sequence has been updated for the release of Hawkeye on Disney+ with new faces like Simu Liu's Shang-Chi.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 First Trailer Date Revealed
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2 director Kemp Powers has teased a first look at the sequel will be revealed on December 4.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Uses Fake Maguire & Garfield Poster for Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show has promoted the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home with a fan-made poster featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3: Evangeline Lilly Teases Change For MCU's Wasp
The Wasp actress Evangeline Lilly has teased a new direction for her character in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Sony Boss Comments on Spider-Man's Sinister Six Movie Chances
Sony Pictures President Sanford Panitch has addressed whether the studio has plans for Marvel's Sinister Six to team up in a future movie.
Justice League: Easter Eggs For Dick Grayson's Robin & The Flash's Mom Revealed In Snyder Cut
References to Dick Grayson's Robin and The Flash's mother have been spotted in a recent clip from Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Hawkeye Directors Tease Kingpin's 'Evilness'
Hawkeye directing duo Bert and Bertie tease the evil nature of Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk in the series finale.
She-Hulk's Post-Credits Scene Count Makes MCU History
Early reviews have confirmed that She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has a record number of post-credits scenes.
Star Wars' Moses Ingram Reveals Her Marvel Cinematic Universe Hopes
Obi-Wan Kenobi's Moses Ingram reveals she wants to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Zazie Beetz Reacts to Joker Sequel Becoming a Musical
Joker actress Zazie Beetz explains why she thinks the musical genre makes sense for Todd Phillips' sequel.