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
'Maul: Shadow Lord' Season 2 Will Reunite 2 of Star Wars' Best Characters
The next season of Maul: Shadow Lord will explore an intriguing relationship between two major characters.
DC Insider Reveals Original Supergirl Cut Had Krem Backstory, Less Superman & More Changes
Supergirl's test screenings have revealed which elements didn't make it into the final cut.
DC Studios Confirms Lobo’s Next On-Screen Appearance, And It’s Not Where We Expected
After making his debut in the DCU in Supergirl, Lobo's next appearance has been lined up.
Brand New Day Photo Might Spoil Exactly How Spider-Man Defeats The Hulk
The details of Spider-Man and Hulk's fight in Spider-Man: Brand New Day are starting to come together.
DC Studios Releases Trailer For Its First R-Rated Movie Trilogy
DC Studios has shared the first footage from its first-ever R-Rated trilogy of films.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Clip Confirms Popular Aunt May Theory
Spider-Man: Brand New Day footage seemingly proves a theory fans have had about a particular Aunt May scene.
DC Studios Just Gave Poison Ivy Her 2nd Major Redesign Of 2026 In Upcoming Batman TV Series
Poison Ivy is involved in another DC project this year, and she looks different from her typical comic design.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode Titles Reveal Gambit’s Return, Savage Land & More
The episode titles for X-Men '97 Season 2 give some idea of the show's plot.
Marvel Studios Drops Surprise New Episode Focused on X-Men’s Apocalypse Villain
Marvel Studios is preparing for the return of X-Men's Apocalypse with a very special episode.
'Legend of Vox Machina' Creators Confirm The Whispered One 'Fits In Between the Betrayer Gods and the Prime Deities in Exandria' (Exclusive)
The Critical Role cast reveals how they crafted an updated version of The Whispered One for The Legend of Vox Machina.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course On WandaVision Sequel Release Decision
VisionQuest's release date announcement revealed a big change for Marvel Television.
Legend of Vox Machina Season 5's Release Is Going To Be A While, Says Co-Creator Sam Riegel: 'There's Still More Work To Be Done' (Exclusive)
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 5 is happening, but it might not be any time soon.
Sorry, Marvel: James Gunn's DCU Crossover Plan Is a Game Changer
James Gunn's crossover plans for the DCU are extremely different from those of Marvel Studios.
Marvel TV Executive Reveals a Frustrating Problem With Spider-Man’s Next TV Show
The next Spider-Man TV show from Marvel Television is facing a big problem in 2026.
Alien: Earth Season 2 Is About to Get Weird
Alien Earth star Timothy Olyphant warns that things are getting even stranger in Season 2 of the sci-fi series.
Star Wars Reveals Jedi Life Was Even Worse Than We Thought After Anakin Skywalker Became Darth Vader
Maul - Shadow Lord proves that Anakin Skywalker's turn to the dark side changed every Jedi's life.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Officially Brings Back 7 Major MCU Villains
MCU villains will be abundant in the next season of Daredevil: Born Again.
Disney Unveils Its Perfect Owl House Replacement 5 Years After Cancellation
The trailer for Disney Animation's newest feature could be the movie The Owl House fans have been waiting for.
Disney Releases First Look At Encanto Sister’s Son
Enchanto fans now have a first look at the newest Madrigal family member.
DC Studios' Lanterns Villain Officially Breaks a 12-Year-Old DC Rule
DC Studios' next villain in Lanterns is bringing back a dynamic not seen in the past 12 years.
All 11 Disney & Pixar Animated Movies Releasing After Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 is just the tip of the iceberg for Disney's upcoming animated movie slate.
Spider-Man Brand New Day’s New Suit Finally Gets an Official Name
Peter's new suit in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is one of the best in Spider-Man history, and now we finally know its official name.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Announces Special Theatrical Release With Extra Footage
Audiences will see even more of Spider-Man: Brand New Day thanks to its special release format.
Lord of The Rings 2027 Movie Reveals First Look At Legolas' Replacement
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum may have just found a new elf to replace Orlando Bloom's Legolas.
Matt Reeves’ Latest The Batman Part 2 Photo Might Giveaway The Sequel’s Secret Villain
A cryptic new image from The Batman Part 2 director Matt Reeves might be hiding a clue about the movie's villain.
Marvel Studios Announces Its First-Ever 4-Season TV Show
Marvel Studios has revealed which of its Disney+ shows will be the first to get a fourth season.
DC Studios Reveals HD Look At The Batman Part 2's Official Logo
The full logo for The Batman Part 2 has been released in incredible new detail.
Marvel Confirms New Jean Grey Project Amid Sadie Sink MCU Rumors
Jean Grey's next appearance has been confirmed ahead of her rumored debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Disney Announces 2 Marvel Stars Will Team-Up For Pixar’s Next Movie
Pixar's major original release in 2027 is confirmed to feature two MCU stars.
Disney+ Is Officially Becoming More Like Netflix
Disney executives have outlined their vision for an updated Disney+ that is more aligned with Netflix.
Dave Filoni Had 1 Request For Darth Vader's Return In 'Maul: Shadow Lord'
Darth Vader's role in Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord received one directive from Lucasfilm's CEO.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4: Delilah Briarwood’s Necro-Ninja Twist Explained
The identity of the mysterious Necro-Ninja in Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 was revealed in Episode 6.
Star Wars Reverses Course on Anakin Skywalker Return Decision
Anakin Skywalker is officially back in Star Wars, and it's much sooner than you think.
The Batman Part 2 Star Reveals Reduced Role in Sequel
The Batman: Part 2 is finally heading into production, but one core cast member will have a smaller part to play.
DC's New Batman Video Game Just Mocked Warner Bros’ Former Superhero Movie Universe
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight isn't hesitating to poke fun at the old DCEU.
Frozen 3 Gets the Big Announcement We've Been Waiting For
Frozen 3 star Josh Gad has spilled some details regarding the anticipated Disney animated sequel.
Netflix Starts Filming Final Season of Its Sci-Fi Game of Thrones Replacement Series
Netflix has a perfect sci-fi alternative for Game of Thrones fans, and it's final season is in motion.
Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Passes DC's Most Expensive Superhero Movie of All-Time With Major Milestone
The Devil Wears Prada is dominating the box office and has just surpassed one of the DCEU's biggest titles.
The Acolyte Creator Reveals 4 Storylines For Manny Jacinto’s The Stranger In Canceled Season 2
Qimir had a lot more to do in The Acolyte's second season, according to creator Leslye Headland.
Masters of the Universe 2026 She-Ra Post-Credits Scene Perfectly Sets Up The Next Movie’s Villain
The door for the perfect sequel villain is now open thanks to Masters of the Universe's post-credit scene.