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
MCU Producer Confirms Phase 4's Central Theme
Marvel Studios producer Richie Palmer discusses what he thinks the central theme of Phase 4 in the MCU is.
Thor: Love and Thunder Deleted Scenes Featuring Jeff Goldblum & Peter Dinklage
Scenes featuring Jeff Goldblum and Peter Dinklage were cut from Thor: Love and Thunder, according to star Christian Bale.
Is Thor 4 Better Than Ragnarok? Here's What Critics Are Saying
Critics' first reactions to Thor: Love and Thunder have been positive, but is the new film better than its predecessor?
Spider-Man: No Way Home Deleted Scenes With Tobey & Andrew Revealed In New Video
A pre-visualization reel for Spider-Man: No Way Home shows more scenes featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men.
Marvel's Luke Cage Reboot Is Real Possibility, Says Netflix Star
Netflix star Mike Colter comments on whether he would return for a Luke Cage reboot at Marvel.
Batwoman Season 2 Casting 'The Whisper' Villain (Exclusive)
A Batwoman casting call reveals that The Whisper will be a new female villain in Season 2.
Suicide Squad Director Reveals Details on Ayer Cut's Opening Scenes Featuring Joker & Harley Quinn
David Ayer revealed his original intended opening scenes for Suicide Squad, which were changed in the final version of the film.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Easter Eggs During Credits Tease Mystery Villain & Hero
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's end credits hint that two iconic Marvel characters could appear in the series.
Star Wars Disney+ Predictions: Which Characters Will Get Their Own Series
From Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron to Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano, these are Star Wars character who have some likelihood of receiving their own Disney+ series.
The Mandalorian Season 2: Jamie Lee Curtis Rumored For Role
Jamie Lee Curtis rumored to be cast in The Mandalorian Season 2
Disney Reveals Venom 2 Merch on Official Shop
Merchandise for the Sony Marvel film Venom: Let There Be Carnage has appeared on the official Disney shop.
Elizabeth Olsen Responds to Rumors About Her Marvel Contract
Elizabeth Olsen addressed whether her Marvel contract extends beyond Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Doctor Strange 3: MCU Writer Teases Clea's Future as Love Interest
MCU writer Michael Waldron teases romance between Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange and Charlize Theron's Clea in Doctor Strange 3.
Harley Quinn Actress Teases Poison Ivy Romance In Season 3
Harley Quinn actress Kaley Cuoco teased that the romance between Harley and Poison Ivy will be a "focal point" in Season 3.
MCU: Moon Knight Receives New Fortnite Costumes
Costumes for Marvel's Moon Knight and Mr Knight have arrived in Epic Games' Fortnite.
Watch: LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Mod Brings Back Character Customizer
A new mod for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga brings character customization features into the game.
Thor 4: Set Photos Show Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt & More Marvel Cast In New Costumes
New photos from the set of Thor: Love and Thunder have revealed cast members Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt in costume as Thor and Star-Lord.
Disney+ Restores Stan Lee Tribute Following Controversial Removal
Stan Lee and Reg E. Cathey's tributes have been restored in the credits of The Punisher and Luke Cage on Disney+.
Marvel’s First Movie Trilogy Now Streaming on Netflix
Wesley Snipes' Blade trilogy has found a new streaming home on Netflix in the U.S.
Oscar Isaac Teases How Moon Knight Ends
Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac revealed his thoughts on the ending of the series and where the character could go next.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga: 40 Minutes of Gameplay Leaks Online
Nearly 40 minutes of footage from LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been leaked online showing new gameplay, cutscenes and more.
Benedict Cumberbatch Improvised One of Spider-Man: No Way Home's Best Moments
Benedict Cumberbatch reveals how he improvised one of Spider-Man: No Way Home's most emotional moments between Doctor Strange and Peter Parker.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Explain Mysterio's Deleted Scene
Spider-Man: No Way Home writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers explain why Mysterio never made it into the film.
Agents of SHIELD Leaving Netflix: Removal Date Revealed
Netflix has confirmed that Marvel's Agents of SHIELD will be leaving the streaming service at the end of the month.
Disney+ Reveals Marvel Chronological Watch Order Featuring 33 Movies, Shows & Shorts
Disney+ has updated its Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline to include five Marvel One-Shots, bringing the title count up to 33.
Black Panther 2 Receives Promising Release Update
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is facing yet another production delay due to COVID-19, but hope is on the horizon for its 2022 release date.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Concept Art Features Tony Stark
New Spider-Man: No Way Home concept art features Robery Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark and other MCU characters.
Spider-Man Movie Writer Explains How Tom Holland's Peter Differs From Tobey & Andrew's
The writers behind Spider-Man: No Way Home explain how Tom Holland's Peter Parker is different to Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire's iterations.
How Angelina Jolie's Personal Struggles Shaped Her Marvel Hero
Eternals director Chloé Zhao explains how Angelina Jolie's personal experiences influenced the struggles of her character, Thena.
Hawkeye Director Admits He Worried About That Post-Credits Scene
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas opened up about his concerns with the Disney+ series' musical post-credits sequence.
Will Andrew Garfield Ever Play Spider-Man Again? New Rumor Teases Possibility
A new rumor suggests that Andrew Garfield could return to his role as Spider-Man again.
Tom Holland Reveals How He Messed Up Avengers: Endgame's Biggest Scene
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland explains how he messed up a big scene in Avengers: Endgame.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Reportedly Rejected By EA
A new report reveals that EA turned down a third Star Wars: Battlefront video game due to licensing costs.
Disney+ Goofs Up With Wrong Marvel Movie In New Hawkeye Collection
A Hawkeye collection featuring Jeremy Renner's Marvel appearances has appeared on Disney+ with one incorrect title.
Doctor Strange Director Didn't Intend for Marvel Movie to Have IMAX Home Viewing
The release of Doctor Strange in IMAX on Disney+ has brought disapproving comments from director Scott Derrickson.
Doctor Strange 2 Starts Long Reshoots With Spider-Man: No Way Home Pick-Up Crew
Doctor Strange 2 has been scheduled for an extra six weeks of shooting in Los Angeles which will involve both reshoots and additional photography.
Marvel's Avengers Reveals New Looks at Spider-Man Skin, Loadout & More
A Twitch stream with the developers of Marvel's Avengers has given a sneak peek at the Spider-Man costume and loadout options coming to the game.
Eternals Becomes First-Ever 'Rotten' MCU Movie (How It Compares to Avengers, Iron Man & More)
Eternals has become the first Marvel Studios film to earn a 'rotten' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Shazam 2: Helen Mirren Becomes a Supervillain In New Teaser for Zachary Levi Sequel
The first behind-the-scenes footage from Shazam! Fury of the Gods debuted at DC FanDome showing Zachary Levi, Helen Mirren and more.
Aquaman 2 Reveals First Concept Art, Set Footage & More From Jason Momoa Sequel
The cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom revealed a first behind-the-scenes look at the new film at 2021's DC FanDome.