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
Suicide Squad Director Releases New Image of Jared Leto's Joker
Suicide Squad director David Ayer reveals a new photo of Jared Leto's Joker from an unreleased scene in the film.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Flashbacks Rumored to Be Featured in Obi-Wan Kenobi Show
A new report suggests that the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel series could feature flashbacks to The Clone Wars era.
Star Wars: What Taika Waititi's Filmography Reveals About His Upcoming Galactic Movie
A prediction of what direction Taika Waititi's new Star Wars movie might take based on his previous films.
The 9 Best Star Wars Celebration & Convention Moments from the Past 5 Decades
A ranking of the best Star Wars convention moments from Star Wars Celebration, D23 and San Diego Comic Con.
The Batman Predictions: 11 Villains Who Could Appear In Robert Pattinson's Upcoming Trilogy
From Deadshot to Joker, here are 11 famous Batman villains who chould appear in Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman trilogy.
Avengers: Endgame Director Comments on Zack Snyder and His Justice League Cut
Avengers: Engame director Joe Russo discusses his excitement for Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League
The Batman Actor Praises Robert Pattinson's Performance as the Dark Knight
The Batman Actor Peter Sarsgaard discusses coronavirus production delays and his excitement for Robert Pattinson's new Batman
Batwoman Season 2 Plot Details Reveal Scarecrow Debut, Kate Kane Exit
New plot details about Batwoman Season 2 give insight into how Ruby Rose's Kate Kane will exit the series and in what way Scarecrow will be featured in the show...
Batwoman: Riverdale's Vanessa Morgan Rumored To Be In Consideration For New Lead
Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan eyed as a potential replacement for Ruby Rose's Batwoman
Justice League's Snyder Cut Final Battle Will Differ in Color from Original
Zack Snyder has revealed he will change the Red Sky from Joss Whedon's Justice League in the Snyder Cut
New Batmobile Design Revealed From The Batman Concept Model
New concept art reveals Batmobile design for the upcoming The Batman film.
Rian Johnson Gives Update About Star Wars: The Last Jedi Behind The Scenes Book
Rian Johnson talks about the potential for a Making Of Book for The Last Jedi
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures Releases Three New Episodes
Animated Kids series Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures releases new episodes featuring Rey and Kylo Ren
The Rise of Skywalker Documentary Reveals Easter Egg Props
The Rise of Skywalker Making-of Documentary reveals on set Easter Eggs fans may have missed
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Series Finale Episode Descriptions Revealed
Star Wars The Clone Wars final episode descriptions promise to show Order 66 and an epic end to the series.
Sam Witwer Reveals How Reshoots Changed Darth Maul's Character In Solo: A Star Wars Story
Darth Maul actor Sam Witwer discusses how the character changed in Solo and teases more behind the scenes stories.
Dave Filoni Reveals Potential Future For Star Wars Rebels Characters
Dave Filoni Talks Star Wars Rebels Future and Potential Sabine Wren Darksaber Storyline
Kylo Ren's Lightsaber Origin Revealed In New Comic
The Rise of Kylo Ren Comic Series reveals the origins of Kylo Ren's Lightsaber and Name.
Dave Filoni Confirms The Mandalorian Season 2 Writer Role, Hints At Future Star Wars Projects
Dave Filoni Talks Writing and Directing on The Mandalorian Season Two and Possible Future Star Wars Projects
The Mandalorian Documentary Series: All the Reveals from Episode 1 of Disney Gallery Show
All the major reveals from directors Taika Waititi, Deborah Chow, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, and creator Jon Favreau about "Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian."
Sam Witwer Shares His Thoughts On Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Sam Witwer discusses The Last Jedi controversy and why Rian Johnson should've done his homework.
Peyton Reed Confirmed To Be Working on The Mandalorian Season 2
Peyton Reed confirmed to be involved with The Mandalorian Season 2
Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Gets New Showrunner
Rogue One writer Tony Gilroy replaces Stephen Schiff as showrunner for Cassian Andor Series
Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Won't Feature Jar Jar Binks Says Actor
Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney + series will not include Jar Jar Binks according to actor Ahmed Best.
Robert Rodriguez To Direct The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode
Robert Rodriguez set to direct episodes of The Mandalorian Season 2