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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Landman Season 2 Finally Gets Some Exciting News
There has finally been some movement on Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan's oil drama.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every Upcoming Margaret Qualley Movie Releasing In 2025 & Beyond
Following a standout role in The Substance, Margaret Qualley's upcoming slate is packed.
Pixar Drops Another Clue Suggesting All Their Movies Are Connected
The evidence supporting Pixar's shared universe theory is getting stronger.
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.
Captain America: Brave New World Gets Unsurprising Rating
The new Captain America movie follows a similar trend to the previous three.
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.
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.
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.
Invincible Announces Exciting Season 3 Cast: Aaron Paul, Simu Liu & More
Invincible Season 3 includes some exciting new characters and cast members.
Where Is 'Wild Cards' Filmed? Locations In Real Life Revealed
Like many The CW TV shows, Wild Cards films in and around Vancouver, Canada.
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.
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.
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.
Avengers: Endgame Filmmakers Fought for Months Over This One Iconic Scene
The portals scene from Avengers: Endgame almost looked very different.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Princess Diaries 3 Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025
Anne Hathaway is returning to one of her most iconic roles in Princess Diaries 3.
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.
Superman 2025 Next Footage Reveal Date Just Got Confirmed
Fans eagerly awaiting new footage from James Gunn's Superman have a date.
Severance Season 2 Release Schedule Revealed & Where To Watch
Find out exactly when new episodes of Severance will be available to watch.
3 Body Problem Season 2 Gets Exciting 2025 Production Update
There is finally movement on Netflix's second season of 3 Body Problem.
Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Maps Add Daredevil, Dazzler & More Character Easter Eggs
The new maps in Marvel Rivals include a few Easter Eggs to the wider comic book universe.
The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer Reveals How Much Of The Game's Story It Will Cover
New footage from The Last of Us Season 2 indicated how the series plans to handle the game's twisting timelines.
Squid Game America: Confirmation & Everything We Know About David Fincher’s Upcoming Spin-Off
The Squid Game world is expanding with an English-language edition from David Fincher.
GTA 6 Trailer 2: Community Predicts When Rockstar Will Release Next Trailer
Grand Theft Auto 6 is due for another trailer, and the GTA community has come together to figure out the most likely day it will release.
Does Claire Die In Outlander Season 7? Here's What Happens In the Books
Outlander Season 7 has left audiences on a cliffhanger about Claire's fate.
Watch: All 6 Wicked Movie Deleted Scenes Released Online
Deleted scenes from Wicked featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba have surfaced online.
Arcane Update Casts Doubt On Future League of Legends Shows
A new report has called into question Riot's plans for future Arcane sequels and spin-offs.