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
The Minecraft Movie Gets Unsurprising Rating
A Minecraft Movie has been given an official rating that will appeal to the audience of the game.
Marvel Snap Card Leaks Reveal Upcoming MCU Inspired Event
An upcoming season of Marvel Snap will tie into one of the MCU's latest releases.
Here's Why Shauna Hates Mari In Yellowjackets
Shauna and Mari have some serious issues to work out in the latest season of Yellowjackets.
Dexter: Resurrection Cast: Every Actor Confirmed to Return
The Dexter: Resurrection cast is filling up with both familiar faces and some new ones.
Yellowjackets: Here's Why Shauna Killed Adam
Shauna resorted to murder in Yellowjackets Season 1, but she had a good reason.
Yellowjackets: What Happened to Coach Ben in Season 3, Explained
After two seasons of harsh survival in the wilderness, Coach Ben is beginning to crack in Yellowjackets Season 3.
White Lotus Season 3's Record Breaking Episode Count Revealed (Full Release Schedule)
The White Lotus has a different schedule for Season 3 with a boosted episode count.
Euphoria Announces 5 Cast Members NOT Returning For Season 3
Euphoria Season 3 is finally in production but not every one of its stars is returning for more.
Flow Movie: Every Animal Species That Appears (Photos)
The Academy Award-nominated Flow features a crew of lovable animal characters.
Cellar Door Movie's Cryptic Twist Ending Explained
Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman star in the 2024 thriller, which features a surprising ending.
Here's Why Juliette Lewis Left Yellowjackets as a Series Regular
Fans are sad to learn that Juliette Lewis' time as Natalie on Yellowjackets is over.
White Lotus Season 3's Jennifer Coolidge Tanya Connection Revealed
Despite Jennifer Coolidge's exit from The White Lotus, the newest season features a surprising link to her character.
Marvel Rivals: Human Torch and The Thing Get Exciting Skin Leak Prior To Release
The Fantastic Four team members might have an unexpected look when they arrive in Marvel Rivals.
Flow Movie Ending's Bird Twist Explained
Flow's Secretarybird character gets caught up in mysterious events during the animated film.
Dog Man Movie Reveals Imminent Streaming Release Date
Audiences will be able to watch DreamWorks Animation's new film Dog Man at home sooner than expected.
Stranger Things Season 5 Announces Its 21 Main Cast Members
Netflix's Stranger Things has a stacked cast for its fifth and final season.
MCU's The Leader Merch Misled Fans About the Villain's Final Design (Photos)
Samuel Sterns' final design in Captain America: Brave New World defied expectations.
I Know Exactly How James Gunn Should Bring Zack Snyder Into the New DCU
There's an obvious way that Zack Snyder can be brought into the new DCU.
Emily In Paris Season 5 Gets Release Window Announcement from Netflix
Emily in Paris fans finally have an update on when Season 5 will arrive.
Gen V Star Confirms Their Unsurprising Season 2 Absence
One God U student will not reappear in Season 2 of The Boys spin-off series.
Here's Why Wednesday Season 2's Release Is Taking So Long
Fans of Netflix's Wednesday are wondering why the supernatural series is taking so long to return.
LEGO's Historic 'Bluey' Sets Release Date & Prices Revealed
Bluey fans will soon be able to recreate the Blue Heeler's adventures in LEGO form.
Jessica Chobot's New Show After Leaving Expedition X Gets Release Window Announcement
Fans have a better idea of when they'll see Expedition X star Jessica Chobot back on screen.
Arcane Jinx Actor Was Blindsided By Season 3 Cancellation
Ella Purnell revealed when she learned that Arcane Season 3 was not happening.
Avengers: Secret Wars Movie Update Confirms 1 Major Improvement from Endgame
Avengers 5 and 6 will be doing things a little differently from 'Infinity War' and 'Endgame'.
Captain America: Brave New World Soundtrack Released: Listen to Every Song (Kendrick, M.O.P & More)
Captain America: Brave New World features several songs from top-rated artists during its runtime.
GTA 6 Fans Think They Solved One Of The Game's Greatest Mysteries
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans may have discovered the real identity of a mystery character.
Landman Season 1 DVD & Blu-Ray Release Date Announced: Special Features, Exclusives & More
Landman is getting a physical release with some exciting special features included.
Thunderbolts Title's Asterisk Meaning Confirmed by Marvel Studios
For a long time, fans have wondered what the asterisk in Thunderbolts* signifies.
Marvel Studios Announces Spider-Man's Return, And It's Sooner Than Expected
Spider-Man will be swinging back through the MCU earlier than expected.
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.