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
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.
Star Wars: Ezra & Thrawn Disney+ Show Rumored To Be Coming Soon
A podcast from Kessel Run Transmissions has dropped hints that an Ezra and Thrawn starring Disney+ TV series is coming soon.
Ms. Marvel Set Video Shows Kamala Khan In Captain Marvel Costume
New footage shows Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan on the set of Ms. Marvel.
Star Wars: Daisy Ridley Was Told Rey Was No One During The Force Awakens
Daisy Ridley has revealed that she was told her character Rey was a 'nobody' during the production of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.
Marvel's Thor 4 Set Photos Tease Connection To Thor: Ragnarok Scene
New photos from Thor Love and Thunder have revealed the construction of a new set taking place in Sydney, Australia.
WandaVision Theory Connects Magneto's X-Men Plan To MCU Show
An easter egg in the latest episode of WandaVision seems to be a direct reference to the plot of the original X-Men movie.
Star Wars Reveals Darth Vader Alternate Reality With Luke Skywalker & Obi-Wan Kenobi
Marvel's Darth Vader Issue #10 shows the iconic villain facing his past on Exegol and reflecting on his battles with Obi-Wan and Luke Skywalker.
Agents of SHIELD Star Chloe Bennet Debunks Disney+ Return Rumors
Agents of SHIELD actress Chloe Bennet has denied rumors that she may appear in Marvel's Secret Invasion show.
WandaVision: New Scene Indicates Monica Rambeau Already Has Superpowers
A scene in episode five of WandaVision suggests that Monica Rambeau may already have the superpowers from her comic origins.
WandaVision Easter Egg Reveals Captain Marvel Item Belonging To Monica Rambeau
A necklace worn by Monica Rambeau in WandaVision pays tribute to Brie Larson's Captain Marvel.
WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen Was 'Freaked Out' By Marvel Show When First Pitched
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen said she was initially intimidated about leading her own Marvel TV show.
WandaVision Easter Egg Hints at Evil SWORD Director
The appearance of hexagons in WandaVision's fourth episode could point to Director Hayward being a villain in the series.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Announces Movie Is Finally Finished
Zack Snyder has announced that his cut of Justice League is officially finished.
The Mandalorian: Rosario Dawson Celebrates Ahsoka Day With Behind-the-Scenes Makeup Video
The Mandalorian actress, Rosario Dawson, has celebrated Ahsoka Tano day with a behind the scenes look at how she transformed for the role.
Spoiler Review - The Mandalorian: Season 2, Chapter 12 – The Gang is Back Together
The Direct reviews the Mandalorian's twelfth episode, which sees the Mandalorian reunited with his old friends on Nevarro to take down an Imperial outpost.
The Mandalorian Season 2: Plot, Theories & Everything Else You Should Know
The Direct breaks down of all the major news and theories about the upcoming second season of Star Wars' The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Working Title and Production Start Date Reportedly Revealed
An insider has revealed the production working title and start date for The Mandalorian Season 3.
The Batman: Colin Farrell Reveals Updated Production Timeline
Matt Reeves' The Batman is said to be filming until 2021, according to Penguin actor Colin Farrell.
Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Producer Interested in Different Batman Villain Spinoff Film
Joker producer Michael E. Uslan comments on the possibility for more DC villain films to exist, with his personal preference being a Mr. Freeze solo film.
Star Wars: Disney Rumored to Be Planning Multiple Darth Bane Projects
Disney is rumored to have plans for new Star Wars projects that will include Darth Bane, one of the original Sith Lords.
Star Wars: Samuel L. Jackson-Starring Mace Windu Prequel Rumored To Be In Early Development
Lucasfilm is reportedly developing a Mace Windu prequel project with Samuel L. Jackson returning to play the adult version of the character.
Star Wars: Daisy Ridley Reveals Obi-Wan Kenobi's Connection to Rey Was Considered by Lucasfilm
Daisy Ridley reveals that Rey's parentage kept changing in development and that she originally had a connection to Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Justice League: Warner Bros. Releases Official Statement Firing Back at Ray Fisher's Allegations
Warner Bros. has responded to Justice League actor Ray Fisher's misconduct allegations, saying the actor has been uncooperative with the investigation.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Black Adam Receives Hawkman, Cyclone Concept Art Pieces & Trailer
New concept art and a teaser trailer for Black Adam have been revealed at DC FanDome
DC Universe's Titans, Doom Patrol Futures In Question After Streaming Service Layoffs
DC Universe and DC Comics have been hit with staff lay-offs as Warner Bros. goes through restructuring.
Star Wars Writer Teases Captain Rex Plotline in The Bad Batch Show
Star Wars: The Clone Wars writer Brent Friedman teases that Captain Rex may appear in the new animated The Bad Batch series.
Suicide Squad Director Releases New Image of Jared Leto's Joker
Suicide Squad director David Ayer reveals a new photo of Jared Leto's Joker from an unreleased scene in the film.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Flashbacks Rumored to Be Featured in Obi-Wan Kenobi Show
A new report suggests that the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel series could feature flashbacks to The Clone Wars era.
Star Wars: What Taika Waititi's Filmography Reveals About His Upcoming Galactic Movie
A prediction of what direction Taika Waititi's new Star Wars movie might take based on his previous films.
The 9 Best Star Wars Celebration & Convention Moments from the Past 5 Decades
A ranking of the best Star Wars convention moments from Star Wars Celebration, D23 and San Diego Comic Con.
The Batman Predictions: 11 Villains Who Could Appear In Robert Pattinson's Upcoming Trilogy
From Deadshot to Joker, here are 11 famous Batman villains who chould appear in Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman trilogy.
Avengers: Endgame Director Comments on Zack Snyder and His Justice League Cut
Avengers: Engame director Joe Russo discusses his excitement for Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League
The Batman Actor Praises Robert Pattinson's Performance as the Dark Knight
The Batman Actor Peter Sarsgaard discusses coronavirus production delays and his excitement for Robert Pattinson's new Batman
Batwoman Season 2 Plot Details Reveal Scarecrow Debut, Kate Kane Exit
New plot details about Batwoman Season 2 give insight into how Ruby Rose's Kate Kane will exit the series and in what way Scarecrow will be featured in the show...
Batwoman: Riverdale's Vanessa Morgan Rumored To Be In Consideration For New Lead
Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan eyed as a potential replacement for Ruby Rose's Batwoman
Justice League's Snyder Cut Final Battle Will Differ in Color from Original
Zack Snyder has revealed he will change the Red Sky from Joss Whedon's Justice League in the Snyder Cut
New Batmobile Design Revealed From The Batman Concept Model
New concept art reveals Batmobile design for the upcoming The Batman film.
Rian Johnson Gives Update About Star Wars: The Last Jedi Behind The Scenes Book
Rian Johnson talks about the potential for a Making Of Book for The Last Jedi
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures Releases Three New Episodes
Animated Kids series Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures releases new episodes featuring Rey and Kylo Ren
The Rise of Skywalker Documentary Reveals Easter Egg Props
The Rise of Skywalker Making-of Documentary reveals on set Easter Eggs fans may have missed