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
Chadwick Boseman Makes MCU Awards History With 2022 Win
Chadwick Boseman's win at the 2022 Emmy awards for Marvel's What If...? is momentous for the MCU.
Justice League Drama: Joss Whedon's Reshoots Were Reportedly Messy & Tension-Filled
More information has come out about the Justice League reshoots, which were tense and messy according to insiders.
John Cena's Peacemaker Loses Actor Due To Creative Differences
Chris Conrad has departed his role as Vigilante on HBO Max's Peacemaker TV show and has been recast with Bridgerton actor Freddie Stroma.
Star Wars: Battlefront Location Spotted In New Boba Fett Trailer
The latest teaser for The Book of Boba Fett reveals a location that seems to be inspired by the Star Wars Battlefront video game.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Set Photos Show Ewan McGregor's Jedi, Stormtrooper & More Star Wars Characters
Photos from the Obi-Wan Kenobi production show Ewan McGregor back in his Jedi robes and other iconic Star Wars characters on set.
Marvel Studios Reveals New Intro Featuring Shang-Chi
Marvel Studios' opening sequence has been updated for the release of Hawkeye on Disney+ with new faces like Simu Liu's Shang-Chi.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 First Trailer Date Revealed
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2 director Kemp Powers has teased a first look at the sequel will be revealed on December 4.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Uses Fake Maguire & Garfield Poster for Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show has promoted the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home with a fan-made poster featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3: Evangeline Lilly Teases Change For MCU's Wasp
The Wasp actress Evangeline Lilly has teased a new direction for her character in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Sony Boss Comments on Spider-Man's Sinister Six Movie Chances
Sony Pictures President Sanford Panitch has addressed whether the studio has plans for Marvel's Sinister Six to team up in a future movie.
Justice League: Easter Eggs For Dick Grayson's Robin & The Flash's Mom Revealed In Snyder Cut
References to Dick Grayson's Robin and The Flash's mother have been spotted in a recent clip from Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Hawkeye Directors Tease Kingpin's 'Evilness'
Hawkeye directing duo Bert and Bertie tease the evil nature of Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk in the series finale.
She-Hulk's Post-Credits Scene Count Makes MCU History
Early reviews have confirmed that She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has a record number of post-credits scenes.
Star Wars' Moses Ingram Reveals Her Marvel Cinematic Universe Hopes
Obi-Wan Kenobi's Moses Ingram reveals she wants to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Zazie Beetz Reacts to Joker Sequel Becoming a Musical
Joker actress Zazie Beetz explains why she thinks the musical genre makes sense for Todd Phillips' sequel.
MCU Producer Confirms Phase 4's Central Theme
Marvel Studios producer Richie Palmer discusses what he thinks the central theme of Phase 4 in the MCU is.
Thor: Love and Thunder Deleted Scenes Featuring Jeff Goldblum & Peter Dinklage
Scenes featuring Jeff Goldblum and Peter Dinklage were cut from Thor: Love and Thunder, according to star Christian Bale.
Is Thor 4 Better Than Ragnarok? Here's What Critics Are Saying
Critics' first reactions to Thor: Love and Thunder have been positive, but is the new film better than its predecessor?
Spider-Man: No Way Home Deleted Scenes With Tobey & Andrew Revealed In New Video
A pre-visualization reel for Spider-Man: No Way Home shows more scenes featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men.
Marvel's Luke Cage Reboot Is Real Possibility, Says Netflix Star
Netflix star Mike Colter comments on whether he would return for a Luke Cage reboot at Marvel.
Batwoman Season 2 Casting 'The Whisper' Villain (Exclusive)
A Batwoman casting call reveals that The Whisper will be a new female villain in Season 2.
Suicide Squad Director Reveals Details on Ayer Cut's Opening Scenes Featuring Joker & Harley Quinn
David Ayer revealed his original intended opening scenes for Suicide Squad, which were changed in the final version of the film.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Easter Eggs During Credits Tease Mystery Villain & Hero
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's end credits hint that two iconic Marvel characters could appear in the series.
Star Wars Disney+ Predictions: Which Characters Will Get Their Own Series
From Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron to Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano, these are Star Wars character who have some likelihood of receiving their own Disney+ series.
The Mandalorian Season 2: Jamie Lee Curtis Rumored For Role
Jamie Lee Curtis rumored to be cast in The Mandalorian Season 2
Disney Reveals Venom 2 Merch on Official Shop
Merchandise for the Sony Marvel film Venom: Let There Be Carnage has appeared on the official Disney shop.
Elizabeth Olsen Responds to Rumors About Her Marvel Contract
Elizabeth Olsen addressed whether her Marvel contract extends beyond Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Doctor Strange 3: MCU Writer Teases Clea's Future as Love Interest
MCU writer Michael Waldron teases romance between Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange and Charlize Theron's Clea in Doctor Strange 3.
Harley Quinn Actress Teases Poison Ivy Romance In Season 3
Harley Quinn actress Kaley Cuoco teased that the romance between Harley and Poison Ivy will be a "focal point" in Season 3.
MCU: Moon Knight Receives New Fortnite Costumes
Costumes for Marvel's Moon Knight and Mr Knight have arrived in Epic Games' Fortnite.
Watch: LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Mod Brings Back Character Customizer
A new mod for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga brings character customization features into the game.
Thor 4: Set Photos Show Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt & More Marvel Cast In New Costumes
New photos from the set of Thor: Love and Thunder have revealed cast members Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt in costume as Thor and Star-Lord.
Disney+ Restores Stan Lee Tribute Following Controversial Removal
Stan Lee and Reg E. Cathey's tributes have been restored in the credits of The Punisher and Luke Cage on Disney+.
Marvel’s First Movie Trilogy Now Streaming on Netflix
Wesley Snipes' Blade trilogy has found a new streaming home on Netflix in the U.S.
Oscar Isaac Teases How Moon Knight Ends
Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac revealed his thoughts on the ending of the series and where the character could go next.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga: 40 Minutes of Gameplay Leaks Online
Nearly 40 minutes of footage from LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been leaked online showing new gameplay, cutscenes and more.
Benedict Cumberbatch Improvised One of Spider-Man: No Way Home's Best Moments
Benedict Cumberbatch reveals how he improvised one of Spider-Man: No Way Home's most emotional moments between Doctor Strange and Peter Parker.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Explain Mysterio's Deleted Scene
Spider-Man: No Way Home writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers explain why Mysterio never made it into the film.
Agents of SHIELD Leaving Netflix: Removal Date Revealed
Netflix has confirmed that Marvel's Agents of SHIELD will be leaving the streaming service at the end of the month.
Disney+ Reveals Marvel Chronological Watch Order Featuring 33 Movies, Shows & Shorts
Disney+ has updated its Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline to include five Marvel One-Shots, bringing the title count up to 33.