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
Black Panther 2 Receives Promising Release Update
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is facing yet another production delay due to COVID-19, but hope is on the horizon for its 2022 release date.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Concept Art Features Tony Stark
New Spider-Man: No Way Home concept art features Robery Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark and other MCU characters.
Spider-Man Movie Writer Explains How Tom Holland's Peter Differs From Tobey & Andrew's
The writers behind Spider-Man: No Way Home explain how Tom Holland's Peter Parker is different to Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire's iterations.
How Angelina Jolie's Personal Struggles Shaped Her Marvel Hero
Eternals director Chloé Zhao explains how Angelina Jolie's personal experiences influenced the struggles of her character, Thena.
Hawkeye Director Admits He Worried About That Post-Credits Scene
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas opened up about his concerns with the Disney+ series' musical post-credits sequence.
Will Andrew Garfield Ever Play Spider-Man Again? New Rumor Teases Possibility
A new rumor suggests that Andrew Garfield could return to his role as Spider-Man again.
Tom Holland Reveals How He Messed Up Avengers: Endgame's Biggest Scene
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland explains how he messed up a big scene in Avengers: Endgame.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Reportedly Rejected By EA
A new report reveals that EA turned down a third Star Wars: Battlefront video game due to licensing costs.
Disney+ Goofs Up With Wrong Marvel Movie In New Hawkeye Collection
A Hawkeye collection featuring Jeremy Renner's Marvel appearances has appeared on Disney+ with one incorrect title.
Doctor Strange Director Didn't Intend for Marvel Movie to Have IMAX Home Viewing
The release of Doctor Strange in IMAX on Disney+ has brought disapproving comments from director Scott Derrickson.
Doctor Strange 2 Starts Long Reshoots With Spider-Man: No Way Home Pick-Up Crew
Doctor Strange 2 has been scheduled for an extra six weeks of shooting in Los Angeles which will involve both reshoots and additional photography.
Marvel's Avengers Reveals New Looks at Spider-Man Skin, Loadout & More
A Twitch stream with the developers of Marvel's Avengers has given a sneak peek at the Spider-Man costume and loadout options coming to the game.
Eternals Becomes First-Ever 'Rotten' MCU Movie (How It Compares to Avengers, Iron Man & More)
Eternals has become the first Marvel Studios film to earn a 'rotten' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Shazam 2: Helen Mirren Becomes a Supervillain In New Teaser for Zachary Levi Sequel
The first behind-the-scenes footage from Shazam! Fury of the Gods debuted at DC FanDome showing Zachary Levi, Helen Mirren and more.
Aquaman 2 Reveals First Concept Art, Set Footage & More From Jason Momoa Sequel
The cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom revealed a first behind-the-scenes look at the new film at 2021's DC FanDome.
Black Adam Leak Spoils First Look at Dwayne Johnson In Costume Ahead of DC FanDome
Two behind-the-scenes images of Dwayne Johnson in costume on the set of Black Adam have leaked online.
Will Marvel's Eternals Win at the Oscars? New Industry Predictions Revealed
Chloé Zhao's Eternals could be in long-shot contention for some 2022 Academy Awards, according to Variety's official predictions.
Why Marvel Didn't Want Paul Bettany to Play Ultron In MCU's What If
The minds behind What If...? explain why Paul Bettany voicing Ultron in the season one finale wouldn't make sense for the character.
Justice League Director Zack Snyder Dresses as Batman for Batman Day
Zack Snyder and Gal Gadot shared behind the scenes tributes to Ben Affleck's hero in honor of Batman Day.
WandaVision Makes History With First Emmy Wins for Marvel Studios
WandaVision has won Marvel Studios its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (half-hour) at the Creative Arts Emmys.
Shang-Chi Audience Score Matches Avengers: Infinity War and Thor: Ragnarok Rankings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has achieved a successful CinemaScore ranking, with audiences giving the new Marvel film an A.
Avengers 5: Shang-Chi Star Hopeful for Appearance In Marvel's Next Ensemble
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu expressed his interest in joining the ranks of Marvel's next Avengers film.
Moon Knight Disney+: First Set Video Shows Marvel Hero In Action
A video from the set of Moon Knight shows some of the epic stunt sequences fans can expect from the upcoming Marvel show.
Elizabeth Olsen Speaks on Marvel Studios' Young Avengers Plan
Elizabeth Olsen has commented on whether the inclusion of the twins in WandaVision could be leading to a Young Avengers team-up in the MCU.
Deathstroke, Man-Bat & 11 More Characters That James Gunn Axed From His Suicide Squad Movie
Director James Gunn revealed 12 iconic DC villains that didn't quite make it into 2021's The Suicide Squad.
Star Wars' Upcoming Disney+ Series Won't Be Canon
The producers behind Star Wars: Visions have confirmed the anime anthology episodes won't be considered canon in the Star Wars universe.
Marvel Boss Confirms Loki's Avengers Taunts Will Be Explained In Black Widow
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has hinted that fans will learn more about the events from Natasha's 'red ledger' that Loki referenced in The Avengers.
Star Wars Showrunner Teases The Phantom Menace's Impact on Upcoming Disney+ Show The Acolyte
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland explained how her personal experience with The Phantom Menace influenced the upcoming Star Wars TV show.
Aquaman 2 Director Confirms Patrick Wilson's Oceanmaster Will Have Role In Sequel
Patrick Wilson will reprise his role as Oceanmaster in the upcoming Aquaman sequel.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Role Is Helping His New Business Ventures
Robert Downey Jr. has discussed how the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his role as Iron Man have impacted his other business ventures.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Plot Detail Teases Darth Vader Squad's Involvement In Disney+ Series
A new rumor has suggested that Ewan McGregor will cross paths with Darth Vader's Inquisitors in at least one episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
WandaVision's Emmy Nomination Chances Are Looking Very Good
Early awards forecasts have WandaVision as a frontrunner in four major categories at the 2021 Emmy Awards.
Loki: Sylvie Actress Explains How Tom Hiddleston Filmed Bisexual Reveal Scene
Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino discusses how she and Tom Hiddleston approached Loki's bisexual coming out scene.
Marvel Rumor Reveals How Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa Will Play Into Disney+'s What If...?
According to a new rumor, T'Challa will not only become Star-Lord in Marvel's What If...? but will also lead the Ravagers.
Thor 4: First Look At Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor Costume Revealed
A Thor: Love and Thunder crew T-shirt has given the first glimpse at Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor costume.
Marvel's Avengers: New Trailer For Black Panther Expansion Teases War For Wakanda
Square Enix released a new trailer for its Black Panther-led expansion in Marvel's Avengers at its E3 presentation.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Reacts To Multiple Loki's In the MCU
Tom Hiddleston explains why he loves the idea of Loki variants in his new Marvel Disney+ series.
Black Widow: Avengers Joke Featured In New Scene From Teaser
A new Black Widow promo includes an Avengers joke from David Harbour's Red Guardian.
Star Wars: Emilia Clarke Reacts To Return of [SPOILERS]
Solo actress Emilia Clarke commented on the surprising return of one character in the new Star Wars comic book series War of the Bounty Hunters.
Avengers: Endgame: Peggy & Steve Scene Won't Be Addressed From Sharon Carter's Perspective
Sharon Carter actress Emily VanCamp has revealed that her character won't address the romance between Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter from Avengers: Endgame.