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
2026 Spider-Man Show Announces Its 7 Main Actors
The next Spider-Man TV show is weaving an impressive web of cast members.
Marvel Studios Confirms 9 Netflix Characters Are Now in the MCU
Marvel Studios is continuing to bring characters from Marvel's Netflix shows into the MCU.
Marvel Studios' Newest Trailer Is Getting Dislike-Bombed
The trailer for Marvel's next Disney+ show, Ironheart, is receiving backlash online.
The Last of Us Reveals Why Joel Shot Eugene (And His Reasoning Makes Total Sense)
The mystery of Eugene's death will be solved in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6.
The Last of Us Season 2: Here's Where Abby Went After Ending Joel's Life
Fans wanting to know Abby's location in The Last of Us Season 2 can turn to Naughty Dog's game for the answer.
Star Wars' Newest Lightsaber Has a Record-Breaking Blade Count (Photos)
Fans will soon bear witness to an epic lightsaber in the new season of Star Wars: Visions.
Thunderbolts Movie Reveals First Look at Bucky's Trauma Room (Photos)
A key detail about Bucky's character may have been hiding in Thunderbolts all along.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Include 6 MCU Disney+ Characters
The next Avengers movie will feature some MCU heroes from the small screen.
Peacemaker Season 2: Here’s Why There Are 2 John Cena Peacemakers
John Cena's Peacemaker comes face to face with himself in Season 2 of James Gunn's superhero show.
Avengers: Doomsday Director Gives Blunt Response About Elizabeth Olsen's Return
Avengers: Doomsday director Joe Russo has a cryptic answer about Wanda Maximoff's MCU future.
Avatar 3 Movie Confirmed to Bring Back 11 Major Characters
Almost a dozen familiar characters make their return in James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Thunderbolts Director Reveals Tom Holland's Spider-Man Secretly Impacted the Movie's Story
Spider-Man: No Way Home made it difficult for Marvel to stick to the origins of a significant character in Thunderbolts.
Brie Larson Shares Cryptic Post on Social Media - And Now Marvel Fans Are Convinced She's Announcing Her Avengers: Doomsday Casting In Two Days
Brie Larson's latest social post may hint at a new chapter for Captain Marvel.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look at Phase 6's Big Villain
Audiences finally have a better look at The Fantastic Four: First Steps' villain, Galactus.
Margot Robbie's The Sims Movie Gets Promising Update from Director
Loki director Kate Herron has spoken about her upcoming The Sims movie.
Squid Game Season 3 Trailer: The Real Meaning Behind the Crying Baby
Squid Game's new trailer ended with an ominous sound that hints at more problems for the players in Season 3.
Last of Us: Why the WLF Wolves and Seraphites Are Fighting
The Washington Liberation Front and the Seraphites have a violent history in The Last of Us.
Last of Us Season 2: 'Feel Her Love' Message Meaning Explained
A strange message plastered over the walls of Seattle in The Last of Us Season 2 has a deeper meaning.
Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4 Opening Scene Explained: Why Isaac Betrays FEDRA
Jeffrey Wright's Isaac received an explosive introduction in The Last of Us Season 2.
Marvel Confirms 2 Avengers Are in Conflict, And It Could Spark a New MCU Civil War
Following the events of Thunderbolts* a new rivalry between Avengers team members has been born.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirmed to Give 4 Fan-Favorite Characters More Screentime
Fans will see more of these characters when Ahsoka returns for Season 2.
Tom Cruise Abandons His Tradition to Prevent 'Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning' from Flopping (Report)
A new report suggests Tom Cruise is getting more involved in the release of his eighth Mission: Impossible film.
Every Marvel Movie Releasing After Thunderbolts (Full MCU Schedule)
Marvel fans have four more exciting MCU movies to look forward to after Thunderbolts* concludes Phase 5.
1 Major 'Wednesday' Character Will Look Very Different In Season 2 (Photos)
One member of the Addams Family has gone through some changes in the break between Wednesday Seasons 1 and 2.
Disney+ Announces First 2 Star Wars Shows Releasing In 2026
The galaxy far, far away is getting off to a stellar start in 2026 with the release of two new Star Wars shows.
Sinners Actor Confirms the True Meaning of That Ending
Sinners' ending is open for interpretation, but one actor from the movie thinks it's a positive finale.
Marvel Takes Action to Prevent Thunderbolts Movie Spoilers
Marvel is encouraging fans not to ruin Thunderbolts as it puts in place spoiler warnings.
Marvel Just Gave Joseph Quinn's Human Torch a New Hairstyle
Johnny Storm may sport various looks in Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps
You Need to Watch Sinners in IMAX Before It Gets Replaced By Thunderbolts
Sinners is meant for IMAX, but it won't be available in this format for much longer.
New Avatar 3 Trailer Gets Strong First Reactions Online
A new trailer for James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has CinemaCon attendees talking.
New Captain America 4 Photos Reveal Deleted Tony Stark Co. Scene
Tony Stark's legacy was originally set to play a role in Captain America: Brave New World.
Agents of SHIELD Star Adrianne Palicki Reveals Talks to Appear In Marvel Movies (Exclusive)
The actress behind Agents of SHIELD's Bobbi Morse almost appeared in Marvel Studios' films.
The Last of Us Season 2: Curtis and Viper Meaning to Dina & Ellie, Explained
Ellie and Dina keep making references to Curtis & Viper in The Last of Us Season 2.
The Last of Us' Dead Travelers Explained: How & Why They Got Killed In Season 2 Episode 3
The Last of Us Season 2 introduced a mysterious group of travelers in Episode 3 who met an unfortunate fate.
The Last of Us: Here's What Ellie Leaves at Joel's Grave
Ellie paid tribute to Joel's memory in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 with a surprising parting gift.
The Last of Us Season 2's Richest 6 Actors, Ranked by Net Worth
HBO's The Last of Us has some high-value actors as part of its cast in Season 2.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Trailer Reveals Aftermath Of [SPOILERS] Tragic Death
The trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 hints at big things resulting from a key character's death.
Fantastic Four 2025 Trailer Hints at the Movie's Twist Ending
One scene in The Fantastic Four: First Steps' new trailer teases a dire event for the superhero family.
FNAF 2 Movie Confirmed to Include 5 Key Characters from the Game
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is expanding its roster of animatronics for the sequel.
New Captain America 4 Photos Reveal The Leader's Original Design (And It Looks Way Better)
Tim Blake Nelson's The Leader design originally looked more comic-accurate in Captain America: Brave New World.