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
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.
Spider-Man Movie Writer Explains How Tom Holland's Peter Differs From Tobey & Andrew's
The writers behind Spider-Man: No Way Home explain how Tom Holland's Peter Parker is different to Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire's iterations.
How Angelina Jolie's Personal Struggles Shaped Her Marvel Hero
Eternals director Chloé Zhao explains how Angelina Jolie's personal experiences influenced the struggles of her character, Thena.
Hawkeye Director Admits He Worried About That Post-Credits Scene
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas opened up about his concerns with the Disney+ series' musical post-credits sequence.
Hawkeye Directors Tease Kingpin's 'Evilness'
Hawkeye directing duo Bert and Bertie tease the evil nature of Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk in the series finale.
Will Andrew Garfield Ever Play Spider-Man Again? New Rumor Teases Possibility
A new rumor suggests that Andrew Garfield could return to his role as Spider-Man again.
Tom Holland Reveals How He Messed Up Avengers: Endgame's Biggest Scene
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland explains how he messed up a big scene in Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 First Trailer Date Revealed
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2 director Kemp Powers has teased a first look at the sequel will be revealed on December 4.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Uses Fake Maguire & Garfield Poster for Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show has promoted the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home with a fan-made poster featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Star Wars: Battlefront Location Spotted In New Boba Fett Trailer
The latest teaser for The Book of Boba Fett reveals a location that seems to be inspired by the Star Wars Battlefront video game.
Marvel Studios Reveals New Intro Featuring Shang-Chi
Marvel Studios' opening sequence has been updated for the release of Hawkeye on Disney+ with new faces like Simu Liu's Shang-Chi.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Reportedly Rejected By EA
A new report reveals that EA turned down a third Star Wars: Battlefront video game due to licensing costs.
Disney+ Goofs Up With Wrong Marvel Movie In New Hawkeye Collection
A Hawkeye collection featuring Jeremy Renner's Marvel appearances has appeared on Disney+ with one incorrect title.
Doctor Strange Director Didn't Intend for Marvel Movie to Have IMAX Home Viewing
The release of Doctor Strange in IMAX on Disney+ has brought disapproving comments from director Scott Derrickson.
Doctor Strange 2 Starts Long Reshoots With Spider-Man: No Way Home Pick-Up Crew
Doctor Strange 2 has been scheduled for an extra six weeks of shooting in Los Angeles which will involve both reshoots and additional photography.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Promo Ads Highlight Doctor Strange's Multiverse Portals
New marketing materials for Spider-Man: No Way Home have been spotted around the world featuring Doctor Strange's portals.
Marvel's Avengers Reveals New Looks at Spider-Man Skin, Loadout & More
A Twitch stream with the developers of Marvel's Avengers has given a sneak peek at the Spider-Man costume and loadout options coming to the game.
Eternals Becomes First-Ever 'Rotten' MCU Movie (How It Compares to Avengers, Iron Man & More)
Eternals has become the first Marvel Studios film to earn a 'rotten' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Merch Teases Kamala Khan's Very Different MCU Powers
Two new pictures of Ms. Marvel merchandise show off Kamala Khan's new superpowers in the MCU.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Will Be Missing One Drax-Connected Hero, Reveals James Gunn
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 director James Gunn has denied rumors that Daniela Melchior will appear as Moondragon in the film.
MCU Producer Confirms Eternals' Weird Superpower That the Avengers Lack
Eternals producer Nate Moore has explained how the power of the Uni-Mind sets the superhero team apart from The Avengers.
Shazam 2: Helen Mirren Becomes a Supervillain In New Teaser for Zachary Levi Sequel
The first behind-the-scenes footage from Shazam! Fury of the Gods debuted at DC FanDome showing Zachary Levi, Helen Mirren and more.
Aquaman 2 Reveals First Concept Art, Set Footage & More From Jason Momoa Sequel
The cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom revealed a first behind-the-scenes look at the new film at 2021's DC FanDome.
Black Adam Leak Spoils First Look at Dwayne Johnson In Costume Ahead of DC FanDome
Two behind-the-scenes images of Dwayne Johnson in costume on the set of Black Adam have leaked online.
Marvel Is Now Training MCU Actors to Avoid Spoiling Upcoming Disney+ Show
Marvel is taking things to an extreme to prevent Disney+ show spoilers, reveals Secret Invasion actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Why Marvel Didn't Want Paul Bettany to Play Ultron In MCU's What If
The minds behind What If...? explain why Paul Bettany voicing Ultron in the season one finale wouldn't make sense for the character.
Will Marvel's Eternals Win at the Oscars? New Industry Predictions Revealed
Chloé Zhao's Eternals could be in long-shot contention for some 2022 Academy Awards, according to Variety's official predictions.
Justice League Director Zack Snyder Dresses as Batman for Batman Day
Zack Snyder and Gal Gadot shared behind the scenes tributes to Ben Affleck's hero in honor of Batman Day.
WandaVision Makes History With First Emmy Wins for Marvel Studios
WandaVision has won Marvel Studios its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (half-hour) at the Creative Arts Emmys.
Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds Shares Hilarious Prediction for Marvel's Upcoming Movies
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has jokingly weighed in with his predictions for Marvel's unannounced 2024 films.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New IMAX Trailer Solves Mystery Behind Police Station Man
The IMAX trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home seems to debunk the theory that Charlie Cox appears in an interrogation scene with Tom Holland.
Shang-Chi Audience Score Matches Avengers: Infinity War and Thor: Ragnarok Rankings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has achieved a successful CinemaScore ranking, with audiences giving the new Marvel film an A.
Avengers 5: Shang-Chi Star Hopeful for Appearance In Marvel's Next Ensemble
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu expressed his interest in joining the ranks of Marvel's next Avengers film.
Moon Knight Disney+: First Set Video Shows Marvel Hero In Action
A video from the set of Moon Knight shows some of the epic stunt sequences fans can expect from the upcoming Marvel show.
Robert Pattinson's The Batman Receives Box Set to Promote Movie's Comic Inspirations
A new DC box set containing the comic books that inspired Robert Pattinson's upcoming The Batman movie has been revealed.
Deadpool 3 Director Rumors Heat Up With New Comments From Stranger Things Producer
Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy gave an interesting response when he was asked whether he would direct Ryan Reynolds' third Deadpool film.
Elizabeth Olsen Speaks on Marvel Studios' Young Avengers Plan
Elizabeth Olsen has commented on whether the inclusion of the twins in WandaVision could be leading to a Young Avengers team-up in the MCU.
Deathstroke, Man-Bat & 11 More Characters That James Gunn Axed From His Suicide Squad Movie
Director James Gunn revealed 12 iconic DC villains that didn't quite make it into 2021's The Suicide Squad.
Star Wars' Upcoming Disney+ Series Won't Be Canon
The producers behind Star Wars: Visions have confirmed the anime anthology episodes won't be considered canon in the Star Wars universe.