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 Stories
Warner Bros. Removes Black Adam Trailer Scene After Angry Snyder Fan Complaints
Warner Bros. has removed a scene from the new Black Adam trailer that was taken from Joss Whedon's Justice League.
Disney Shares Promising Scarlett Johansson Update 1 Year After Lawsuit Mess
CEO Bob Chapek has addressed Disney's relationship with Scarlett Johansson following Black Widow legal issues.
Chris Hemsworth Casts Doubt on His Thor Movie Future
Marvel star Chris Hemsworth was unsure whether Thor: Love and Thunder would be his last appearance as the character.
First Look at Don Cheadle’s Marvel Return In Phase 5
D23 has revealed the first look at Don Cheadle's upcoming return in Marvel's Secret Invasion.
Captain America 4 Cast: Disney Confirms 5 Actors Appearing In Sequel
Marvel Studios confirmed five cast members who will appear in Captain America: New World Order at its D23 presentation.
Avengers 5: Kevin Feige Reveals Which MCU Movie Sets Up Kang Dynasty
Kevin Feige has confirmed at D23 that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will lead directly into Avengers 5.
First Loki Season 2 Trailer Reveals Evil Kang (Description)
New footage and a new cast member for Loki season 2 have been revealed at Marvel's D23 panel.
Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey Reveals 1 Marvel Superhero She Wants to Play
Disney's Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey reveals the X-Men character she'd love to portray in the MCU.
1 Avengers: Infinity War Moment Sparked Captain America’s New Video Game
Amy Hennig and Marc Bernardin reveal the Avengers moment that inspired their new Captain America video game.
Watch: First Trailer for New Captain America Marvel Game Released
The first trailer for a new untitled Captain America and Black Panther game from Skydance New Media was released at D23.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder's arrival on Disney+ has confirmed its place in the MCU timeline.
Deadpool 3: Morena Baccarin Addresses If She'll Return as Vanessa
Deadpool star Morena Baccarin gives an update on whether Vanessa will return in the Ryan Reynolds-led sequel.
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.
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.
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.
White Vision's Marvel Return Teased by Elizabeth Olsen
Elizabeth Olsen reveals her excitement for Wanda Maximoff and White Vision to meet again.
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.
Marvel Confirms Cancer Storyline in Thor: Love and Thunder
A new listing for Thor: Love and Thunder merchandise has confirmed that Natalie Portman's Jane Foster will be battling cancer in the film.
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.
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.
New Star Wars Disney+ Show Will Reportedly Be 'Stranger Things In Space'
A rumor suggests that a new live-action Star Wars series set in the High Republic era is in development with a teenage cast.
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.
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.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Cut 'Way Longer' Doc Ock Fight Scene
Spider-Man: No Way Home's visual effects supervisor reveals that the Spider-Man vs Doc Ock fight sequence was originally much longer.
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.