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
FNAF 2 Movie Reveals Its 10 Main Animatronics (Photos)
Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will bring several new animatronics from the video game franchise to life.
MCU Phase 4 Star Reveals a ‘Different’ Avengers Doomsday Suit Is Coming
An Avengers: Doomsday star teased that their superhero suit will look different from their last MCU appearance.
Peacemaker Season 2's June Namedrop Confirms Rick Flag's Suicide Squad Villain-Girlfriend Is Canon to the DCU
Peacemaker's third episode included the mention of a DC character who hasn't been seen since Suicide Squad.
Man of Tomorrow: 5 DC Characters Who Need To Be In James Gunn’s Superman 2 Movie
James Gunn's Superman follow-up is the perfect place to introduce these DC comics characters.
Alien: Earth Just Revealed All 12 Maginot Crew Members & Each of Their Fates
The fates of each crew member on the USCSS Maginot are revealed in Alien: Earth Episode 5.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Copy Infinity War's 'Main Character' Twist (Report)
An insider reports that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Infinity War will have one major similarity.
Netflix & Sony Insiders Confirm K-Pop Demon Hunters 2 Will Only Happen If This Major Problem Is Solved
KPop Demon Hunters 2 is possible if Netflix and Sony can work out one issue.
Disney Announces the MCU's 14th New Movie Franchise
Marvel Studios' next major franchise joins a lengthy list of MCU properties.
The Boys Season 5: Five Supes Most Likely to Finally End Homelander
As The Boys approaches its final season, the question of who will stop Homelander still needs to be answered.
James Gunn Confirms 2 Major DCU Characters Have Abandoned Gotham City
Peacemaker's second episode featured two characters who formerly resided in Gotham City.
Alien Earth's Nibs Is Now Being So Weird Due to 1 Unlucky Encounter from the Rescue Mission - Theory Explained
An explanation for Nibs' strange behavior in Episode 4 of Alien: Earth may be tied to the Maginot rescue mission.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Moving Forward With 3 MCU Sequels
A new report suggests that three long-awaited MCU projects are making good progress in development.
Spider-Man 4 Will Open the Door to 5 Netflix Characters Appearing In MCU Movies
Marvel Studios is adding more and more characters from the Netflix Marvel series to its MCU movies.
Marvel Studios Removed 5 'Fantastic Four' Trailer Scenes from the Movie Itself
Trailers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps revealed a few scenes that didn't make it into the final cut.
Alien Earth Episode 3 Revises Xenomorph Lore With New Tadpole Life Stage
Alien: Earth is expanding on the lore of the iconic Xenomorph, introducing a new life stage in the latest episode.
Crunchyroll Announces 6th Video Game Anime Series (And It's Based On A GOTY Winning Franchise)
Crunchyroll's latest video game adaptation joins a list of several anime series based on popular game IPs.
Why Peacemaker Killed Rick Flag - And How It Impacts 'Peacemaker' Season 2
Peacemaker's decision to end Rick Flag in 'The Suicide Squad' will have repercussions in Season 2 of his HBO show.
Peacemaker's Bludhaven Reference Sets Up 4 Key DC Heroes for the New DCU
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 namedrops an iconic DC location, which could open the door for several new characters.
Peacemaker Season 2's Rabbit Woman Is Actually a Batman Villain from DC Lore
The first episode of Peacemaker Season 2 sets up an unexpected Batman villain in the DCU.
Alien Earth Just Confirmed Wendy's Special Xenomorph Power
Sydney Chandler's character Wendy exhibited a strange connection to the Xenomorphs in Alien: Earth.
Spider-Man 4's New Lead Actor Fixes a Major Gripe With 'No Way Home'
With its latest casting announcement, Spider-Man 4 will attempt to fix a problem that's troubled the entire trilogy.
Alien: Earth Just Revealed a New Xenomorph Weakness
Alien: Earth revealed a rare weakness for the deadly Xenomorph in its second episode.
Alien Earth Just Confirmed 3 Robot Types: Synth, Cyborgs and Hybrids Explained
Alien: Earth expands the plethora of artificial human types present in the Alien franchise.
Alien: Earth's Xenomorph Spared Morrow's Life for a Very Specific Reason, According to New Hulu TV Show Theories
Morrow is a rare survivor of the Xenomorph in Alien: Earth, but why did the alien creature spare him?
Quantum Leap Season 3 Story Teased Before Series' Ending & 2025 Netflix Release - It Would've Been 'A Whole New Journey'
NBC's Quantum Leap revival lasted only two seasons, but a third season was hinted at before the show's cancellation.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Original Stars Reveal Their Hopes For the Future of the Franchise
Zach Tyler Eisen and Dante Basco share their memories of Avatar: The Last Airbender and look to the franchise's future.
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Report Reveals When It Might Come Out
As Avengers: Doomsday filming continues in the UK, a new report indicates when fans might glimpse the first trailer.
Star Wars Just Cast Their 9th Jedi Apprentice Actor
A new Padawan is reportedly joining the ranks of Star Wars' famous apprentices in Shawn Levy's Starfighter.
Alien: Earth's Maginot Ship Name Meaning Is a Forewarning for the Crew
The Maginot's naming is a hidden warning for its crew in the Alien: Earth premiere.
Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch Is Ready to Play This X-Men Hero (Exclusive)
Madelaine Petsch spoke to The Direct about her hopes for joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel Studios Just Flipped the Script And Let the Villains Win
The twist ending of Marvel's latest project saw the villains triumph over the heroes.
New Photos Confirm Loki Season 2 Gender-Swapped One Major Character
One Loki character once looked very different in Season 2 concept art.
Weapons Movie: Who Is Gladys & What’s Her Sinister Role With the Children?
Zach Cregger's new horror movie 'Weapons' introduces Amy Madigan's enigmatic character, Gladys Lilly.
One of Avengers: Doomsday's Biggest Stars Won't Film Any More Scenes
According to a new report, one anticipated Avengers: Doomsday actor wrapped filming.
Weapons 2025: True Meaning Behind The Movie's Title Explained
Weapons is an intriguing original horror film by Zach Cregger, and its name is reflective of the movie's themes.
Weapons Movie Explained: Here’s Why The Children Disappear (Spoilers)
Weapons sets up an intriguing premise of 17 school children vanishing in one night. This is why they disappeared.
James Gunn Has Now Cancelled 5 DC Movies
These DC Studios projects were given the axe when James Gunn and Peter Safran became co-CEOs.
Fantastic Four 2 Reportedly in Early Development at Marvel Studios
A new rumor suggests Marvel Studios is already eyeing a sequel for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Disney Confirms These 2 Movies Are Crucial to Its 2025 Box Office Plans
Disney CEO Bob Iger outlined two 2025 films that could be strong successes for the studio.
Netflix Confirms When Lady Gaga Will Debut in Wednesday Season 2
Lady Gaga will appear on Wednesday, and Netflix has confirmed exactly when in Season 2 the superstar will appear.