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
Marvel Studios Reportedly Moving Forward With 3 MCU Sequels
A new report suggests that three long-awaited MCU projects are making good progress in development.
Spider-Man 4 Will Open the Door to 5 Netflix Characters Appearing In MCU Movies
Marvel Studios is adding more and more characters from the Netflix Marvel series to its MCU movies.
Marvel Studios Removed 5 'Fantastic Four' Trailer Scenes from the Movie Itself
Trailers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps revealed a few scenes that didn't make it into the final cut.
Alien Earth Episode 3 Revises Xenomorph Lore With New Tadpole Life Stage
Alien: Earth is expanding on the lore of the iconic Xenomorph, introducing a new life stage in the latest episode.
Crunchyroll Announces 6th Video Game Anime Series (And It's Based On A GOTY Winning Franchise)
Crunchyroll's latest video game adaptation joins a list of several anime series based on popular game IPs.
Why Peacemaker Killed Rick Flag - And How It Impacts 'Peacemaker' Season 2
Peacemaker's decision to end Rick Flag in 'The Suicide Squad' will have repercussions in Season 2 of his HBO show.
Peacemaker's Bludhaven Reference Sets Up 4 Key DC Heroes for the New DCU
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 namedrops an iconic DC location, which could open the door for several new characters.
Peacemaker Season 2's Rabbit Woman Is Actually a Batman Villain from DC Lore
The first episode of Peacemaker Season 2 sets up an unexpected Batman villain in the DCU.
Alien Earth Just Confirmed Wendy's Special Xenomorph Power
Sydney Chandler's character Wendy exhibited a strange connection to the Xenomorphs in Alien: Earth.
Spider-Man 4's New Lead Actor Fixes a Major Gripe With 'No Way Home'
With its latest casting announcement, Spider-Man 4 will attempt to fix a problem that's troubled the entire trilogy.
Alien: Earth Just Revealed a New Xenomorph Weakness
Alien: Earth revealed a rare weakness for the deadly Xenomorph in its second episode.
Alien Earth Just Confirmed 3 Robot Types: Synth, Cyborgs and Hybrids Explained
Alien: Earth expands the plethora of artificial human types present in the Alien franchise.
Alien: Earth's Xenomorph Spared Morrow's Life for a Very Specific Reason, According to New Hulu TV Show Theories
Morrow is a rare survivor of the Xenomorph in Alien: Earth, but why did the alien creature spare him?
Quantum Leap Season 3 Story Teased Before Series' Ending & 2025 Netflix Release - It Would've Been 'A Whole New Journey'
NBC's Quantum Leap revival lasted only two seasons, but a third season was hinted at before the show's cancellation.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Original Stars Reveal Their Hopes For the Future of the Franchise
Zach Tyler Eisen and Dante Basco share their memories of Avatar: The Last Airbender and look to the franchise's future.
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Report Reveals When It Might Come Out
As Avengers: Doomsday filming continues in the UK, a new report indicates when fans might glimpse the first trailer.
Star Wars Just Cast Their 9th Jedi Apprentice Actor
A new Padawan is reportedly joining the ranks of Star Wars' famous apprentices in Shawn Levy's Starfighter.
Alien: Earth's Maginot Ship Name Meaning Is a Forewarning for the Crew
The Maginot's naming is a hidden warning for its crew in the Alien: Earth premiere.
Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch Is Ready to Play This X-Men Hero (Exclusive)
Madelaine Petsch spoke to The Direct about her hopes for joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel Studios Just Flipped the Script And Let the Villains Win
The twist ending of Marvel's latest project saw the villains triumph over the heroes.
New Photos Confirm Loki Season 2 Gender-Swapped One Major Character
One Loki character once looked very different in Season 2 concept art.
Weapons Movie: Who Is Gladys & What’s Her Sinister Role With the Children?
Zach Cregger's new horror movie 'Weapons' introduces Amy Madigan's enigmatic character, Gladys Lilly.
One of Avengers: Doomsday's Biggest Stars Won't Film Any More Scenes
According to a new report, one anticipated Avengers: Doomsday actor wrapped filming.
Weapons 2025: True Meaning Behind The Movie's Title Explained
Weapons is an intriguing original horror film by Zach Cregger, and its name is reflective of the movie's themes.
Weapons Movie Explained: Here’s Why The Children Disappear (Spoilers)
Weapons sets up an intriguing premise of 17 school children vanishing in one night. This is why they disappeared.
James Gunn Has Now Cancelled 5 DC Movies
These DC Studios projects were given the axe when James Gunn and Peter Safran became co-CEOs.
Fantastic Four 2 Reportedly in Early Development at Marvel Studios
A new rumor suggests Marvel Studios is already eyeing a sequel for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Disney Confirms These 2 Movies Are Crucial to Its 2025 Box Office Plans
Disney CEO Bob Iger outlined two 2025 films that could be strong successes for the studio.
Netflix Confirms When Lady Gaga Will Debut in Wednesday Season 2
Lady Gaga will appear on Wednesday, and Netflix has confirmed exactly when in Season 2 the superstar will appear.
Marvel Studios' First-Ever Villain Just Became a Hero In the MCU
Ironheart confirmed the status of one of the MCU's famed past villains, and it's not what fans expected.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Will Bring Back 7 Key Targaryens (Confirmed)
Several surviving Targaryen family members will return in House of the Dragon Season 3.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Phase 5's Final Villain Appearance
Marvel Studios' Phase 5 ended in a way that no MCU Phase has before.
Disney+ Just Introduced Iron Man's Historic New Sidekick (Photos)
Iron Man has received a lovable new companion in the latest Marvel Disney+ release.
Disney+ Sets Unfortunate Record With 2026 Star Wars Slate
The slate of Star Wars shows in development for Disney+ is looking pretty thin.
Wednesday Season 2 Just Revealed Its New Romantic Interest (Photo)
Jenna Ortega's promise of no love interests for Wednesday in Season 2 might be challenged by a new character.
Ahsoka Season 2 Just Made Disney+ History With Star Wars Time Gap
Disney+'s Ahsoka has made Star Wars history, but not for the best reason.
Marvel Studios Just Cut Its 9th Major Actor from the MCU
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is adding to the list of MCU cameos that lie on the cutting room floor.
Marvel Studios Eyeing 3 Popular Actresses to Play X-Men's Jean Grey (Report)
Casting for Marvel Studios' X-Men is heating up, and three names are in the ring to play one of the most powerful mutants.
Marvel Director Thinks This MCU Star Is The Next Robert Downey Jr.
Marvel may have found its next Robert Downey Jr. in this The Fantastic Four: First Steps star.
The Boys Season 5 Confirmed to Feature These 12 Major Supes
Fans can expect plenty of supes to appear in the fifth and final season of Prime Video's The Boys.