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
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.
Invincible Season 3's Time Jump Gets Confirmed
Invincible Season 3 will be picking things up further down the line for Mark and his friends.
Every Upcoming Margaret Qualley Movie Releasing In 2025 & Beyond
Following a standout role in The Substance, Margaret Qualley's upcoming slate is packed.
Pixar Drops Another Clue Suggesting All Their Movies Are Connected
The evidence supporting Pixar's shared universe theory is getting stronger.
Peacock Omits Wicked Movie's Streaming Release from February 2025 Schedule
Fans are still waiting to find out when Wicked will come to streaming services.
Captain America: Brave New World Gets Unsurprising Rating
The new Captain America movie follows a similar trend to the previous three.
Rockstar Games' History Suggests The GTA 6 Release Date May Finally Be Revealed Soon
Rockstar Games' past releases mean a release date announcement for GTA 6 could be imminent.
Switch 2 Price: Community Predicts What Nintendo's Console Will Most Likely Cost
Nintendo has not announced a price for the Switch 2, but the gaming community has put forward some plausible guesses.
The Wild Robot Announces Streaming Release Date: Where To Watch
The heartfelt Dreamworks film The Wild Robot is ready to win audiences over on streaming.
Invincible Announces Exciting Season 3 Cast: Aaron Paul, Simu Liu & More
Invincible Season 3 includes some exciting new characters and cast members.
A Different Man Movie's Cryptic Ending Explained
Sebastian Stan's character undergoes a radical procedure to become a different person in Aaron Schimberg's thriller.
Wednesday Season 2: Every New Actor Confirmed to Appear - Lady Gaga, Steve Buscemi & More
Wednesday Season 2 has exciting new cast members set to join its ensemble.
Invincible Reveals First Look At Season 3's Villain (Photo)
Invincible's third season on Prime Video will include a popular character from the comics.
Avengers: Endgame Filmmakers Fought for Months Over This One Iconic Scene
The portals scene from Avengers: Endgame almost looked very different.
GTA 6: 4 Red Dead Redemption 2 Features Returning In Rockstar’s Next Game
It looks like GTA 6 will take some lessons from Rockstar's previous titles.