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
Black Adam Leak Spoils First Look at Dwayne Johnson In Costume Ahead of DC FanDome
Two behind-the-scenes images of Dwayne Johnson in costume on the set of Black Adam have leaked online.
Will Marvel's Eternals Win at the Oscars? New Industry Predictions Revealed
Chloé Zhao's Eternals could be in long-shot contention for some 2022 Academy Awards, according to Variety's official predictions.
Why Marvel Didn't Want Paul Bettany to Play Ultron In MCU's What If
The minds behind What If...? explain why Paul Bettany voicing Ultron in the season one finale wouldn't make sense for the character.
Justice League Director Zack Snyder Dresses as Batman for Batman Day
Zack Snyder and Gal Gadot shared behind the scenes tributes to Ben Affleck's hero in honor of Batman Day.
WandaVision Makes History With First Emmy Wins for Marvel Studios
WandaVision has won Marvel Studios its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (half-hour) at the Creative Arts Emmys.
Shang-Chi Audience Score Matches Avengers: Infinity War and Thor: Ragnarok Rankings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has achieved a successful CinemaScore ranking, with audiences giving the new Marvel film an A.
Avengers 5: Shang-Chi Star Hopeful for Appearance In Marvel's Next Ensemble
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu expressed his interest in joining the ranks of Marvel's next Avengers film.
Moon Knight Disney+: First Set Video Shows Marvel Hero In Action
A video from the set of Moon Knight shows some of the epic stunt sequences fans can expect from the upcoming Marvel show.
Elizabeth Olsen Speaks on Marvel Studios' Young Avengers Plan
Elizabeth Olsen has commented on whether the inclusion of the twins in WandaVision could be leading to a Young Avengers team-up in the MCU.
Deathstroke, Man-Bat & 11 More Characters That James Gunn Axed From His Suicide Squad Movie
Director James Gunn revealed 12 iconic DC villains that didn't quite make it into 2021's The Suicide Squad.
Star Wars' Upcoming Disney+ Series Won't Be Canon
The producers behind Star Wars: Visions have confirmed the anime anthology episodes won't be considered canon in the Star Wars universe.
Marvel Boss Confirms Loki's Avengers Taunts Will Be Explained In Black Widow
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has hinted that fans will learn more about the events from Natasha's 'red ledger' that Loki referenced in The Avengers.
Star Wars Showrunner Teases The Phantom Menace's Impact on Upcoming Disney+ Show The Acolyte
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland explained how her personal experience with The Phantom Menace influenced the upcoming Star Wars TV show.
Aquaman 2 Director Confirms Patrick Wilson's Oceanmaster Will Have Role In Sequel
Patrick Wilson will reprise his role as Oceanmaster in the upcoming Aquaman sequel.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Role Is Helping His New Business Ventures
Robert Downey Jr. has discussed how the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his role as Iron Man have impacted his other business ventures.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Plot Detail Teases Darth Vader Squad's Involvement In Disney+ Series
A new rumor has suggested that Ewan McGregor will cross paths with Darth Vader's Inquisitors in at least one episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
WandaVision's Emmy Nomination Chances Are Looking Very Good
Early awards forecasts have WandaVision as a frontrunner in four major categories at the 2021 Emmy Awards.
Loki: Sylvie Actress Explains How Tom Hiddleston Filmed Bisexual Reveal Scene
Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino discusses how she and Tom Hiddleston approached Loki's bisexual coming out scene.
Marvel Rumor Reveals How Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa Will Play Into Disney+'s What If...?
According to a new rumor, T'Challa will not only become Star-Lord in Marvel's What If...? but will also lead the Ravagers.
Thor 4: First Look At Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor Costume Revealed
A Thor: Love and Thunder crew T-shirt has given the first glimpse at Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor costume.
Marvel's Avengers: New Trailer For Black Panther Expansion Teases War For Wakanda
Square Enix released a new trailer for its Black Panther-led expansion in Marvel's Avengers at its E3 presentation.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Reacts To Multiple Loki's In the MCU
Tom Hiddleston explains why he loves the idea of Loki variants in his new Marvel Disney+ series.
Black Widow: Avengers Joke Featured In New Scene From Teaser
A new Black Widow promo includes an Avengers joke from David Harbour's Red Guardian.
Star Wars: Emilia Clarke Reacts To Return of [SPOILERS]
Solo actress Emilia Clarke commented on the surprising return of one character in the new Star Wars comic book series War of the Bounty Hunters.
Avengers: Endgame: Peggy & Steve Scene Won't Be Addressed From Sharon Carter's Perspective
Sharon Carter actress Emily VanCamp has revealed that her character won't address the romance between Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter from Avengers: Endgame.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3 Star Michael Douglas Reveals When Filming Begins
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania star Michael Douglas has teased his excitement for the upcoming Marvel sequel and revealed when it will start filming.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Shares First Look at Green Lantern Scene In Snyder Cut
Zack Snyder has revealed an image of actor Wayne T. Carr as Green Lantern in a scene that was cut from his version of Justice League.
Marvel Reveals Why Bucky's Arm Had Wakanda Failsafe
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's VFX supervisor revealed the trick to Bucky Barnes' vibranium arm.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Developing Eternals 2
Marvel is reportedly already developing a sequel for Chloe Zhao's Eternals, but it won't release until after 2023.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: First Look at Anthony Mackie's Captain America Concept Art Revealed
New costume concept art from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has been revealed in the new episode of Marvel Studios: Assembled.
Thor 4 Writer Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Marvel Production
Thor 4 screenwriter Jennifer Kaytin Robinson has shared some behind the scenes pictures of her time on the Marvel production in Australia.
Star Wars: Bo-Katan Actress Reveals Hopes For Future Appearances
Bo-Katan actress, Katee Sackhoff, discusses where she would like to see her Mandalorian character go in future Star Wars stories.
WandaVision Fought Against Thor's Rainbow Bridge Effects For Monica Hex Scene
WandaVision's visual effects supervisor explains how some of the show's visuals changed to avoid looking to similar to the rainbow bridge in Thor.
Sebastian Stan Admits Marvel Fans Keep Trying To Activate the Winter Soldier Around Him
Sebastian Stan has revealed that fans quote Bucky's code words to him quite often in the hope they will activate his Winter Soldier side.
Justice League: Snyder Cut Easter Egg Reveals Surprise Location of Darkseid-Superman Scene
An Easter egg hidden in Zack Snyder's Justice League reveals that Darkseid is located in the Batcave during a key moment of the film.
Justice League Snyder Cut: Black & White Version Receives First Trailer
The black and white version of Zack Snyder's Justice League has received its first trailer and will release on HBO Max soon.
Channing Tatum's Gambit Movie Would've Featured Get Out's Lil Rel Howery
Get Out star Lil Rey Howery reveals he was once attached to star in Channing Tatum's Gambit film.
The Suicide Squad: New Images of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn Released
New promotional images from The Suicide Squad have given a better look at Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn.
Doctor Strange 2 Rumor Points To Benedict Cumberbatch Wearing New Comic-Accurate Costume
A new report indicates Benedict Cumberbatch could be getting a new comic-accurate suit in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Spider-Man 3: Set Photos Reveal Close-Ups of Tom Holland's Newest Marvel Costume
Set photos from Spider-Man: No Way Home have given a better look at the design of Tom Holland's latest Spider-Man suit.