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
Marvel Studios Is Making Effort To Not Objectify Women, Says Producer
Marvel's Executive Vice President of Production discusses how Black Widow has helped Marvel Studios make a more conscious effort to tell more progressive female stories.
Marvel Boss Confirms Loki's Avengers Taunts Will Be Explained In Black Widow
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has hinted that fans will learn more about the events from Natasha's 'red ledger' that Loki referenced in The Avengers.
Star Wars Showrunner Teases The Phantom Menace's Impact on Upcoming Disney+ Show The Acolyte
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland explained how her personal experience with The Phantom Menace influenced the upcoming Star Wars TV show.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Role Is Helping His New Business Ventures
Robert Downey Jr. has discussed how the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his role as Iron Man have impacted his other business ventures.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Plot Detail Teases Darth Vader Squad's Involvement In Disney+ Series
A new rumor has suggested that Ewan McGregor will cross paths with Darth Vader's Inquisitors in at least one episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
WandaVision's Emmy Nomination Chances Are Looking Very Good
Early awards forecasts have WandaVision as a frontrunner in four major categories at the 2021 Emmy Awards.
Loki: Sylvie Actress Explains How Tom Hiddleston Filmed Bisexual Reveal Scene
Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino discusses how she and Tom Hiddleston approached Loki's bisexual coming out scene.
Marvel Rumor Reveals How Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa Will Play Into Disney+'s What If...?
According to a new rumor, T'Challa will not only become Star-Lord in Marvel's What If...? but will also lead the Ravagers.
Thor 4: First Look At Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor Costume Revealed
A Thor: Love and Thunder crew T-shirt has given the first glimpse at Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor costume.
Marvel's Avengers: New Trailer For Black Panther Expansion Teases War For Wakanda
Square Enix released a new trailer for its Black Panther-led expansion in Marvel's Avengers at its E3 presentation.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Reacts To Multiple Loki's In the MCU
Tom Hiddleston explains why he loves the idea of Loki variants in his new Marvel Disney+ series.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Set Photos Show Ewan McGregor's Jedi, Stormtrooper & More Star Wars Characters
Photos from the Obi-Wan Kenobi production show Ewan McGregor back in his Jedi robes and other iconic Star Wars characters on set.
Marvel Reveals New Shang-Chi Action Scene For Theatrical Trailer
A trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been spotted in cinemas featuring new footage from a pivotal fight scene.
Black Widow: Avengers Joke Featured In New Scene From Teaser
A new Black Widow promo includes an Avengers joke from David Harbour's Red Guardian.
Star Wars: Emilia Clarke Reacts To Return of [SPOILERS]
Solo actress Emilia Clarke commented on the surprising return of one character in the new Star Wars comic book series War of the Bounty Hunters.
Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson Reveals 'Extremely Stressful' Part of Making Marvel Movie
Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson and director Cate Shortland have explained some of the most stressful aspects of crafting Natasha Romanoff's solo film.
Sony Boss Comments on Spider-Man's Sinister Six Movie Chances
Sony Pictures President Sanford Panitch has addressed whether the studio has plans for Marvel's Sinister Six to team up in a future movie.
John Cena's Peacemaker Loses Actor Due To Creative Differences
Chris Conrad has departed his role as Vigilante on HBO Max's Peacemaker TV show and has been recast with Bridgerton actor Freddie Stroma.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3 Star Michael Douglas Reveals When Filming Begins
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania star Michael Douglas has teased his excitement for the upcoming Marvel sequel and revealed when it will start filming.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Shares First Look at Green Lantern Scene In Snyder Cut
Zack Snyder has revealed an image of actor Wayne T. Carr as Green Lantern in a scene that was cut from his version of Justice League.
Marvel Reveals Why Bucky's Arm Had Wakanda Failsafe
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's VFX supervisor revealed the trick to Bucky Barnes' vibranium arm.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Developing Eternals 2
Marvel is reportedly already developing a sequel for Chloe Zhao's Eternals, but it won't release until after 2023.
Disney Reveals Venom 2 Merch on Official Shop
Merchandise for the Sony Marvel film Venom: Let There Be Carnage has appeared on the official Disney shop.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: First Look at Anthony Mackie's Captain America Concept Art Revealed
New costume concept art from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has been revealed in the new episode of Marvel Studios: Assembled.
Thor 4 Writer Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Marvel Production
Thor 4 screenwriter Jennifer Kaytin Robinson has shared some behind the scenes pictures of her time on the Marvel production in Australia.
Star Wars: Bo-Katan Actress Reveals Hopes For Future Appearances
Bo-Katan actress, Katee Sackhoff, discusses where she would like to see her Mandalorian character go in future Star Wars stories.
WandaVision Fought Against Thor's Rainbow Bridge Effects For Monica Hex Scene
WandaVision's visual effects supervisor explains how some of the show's visuals changed to avoid looking to similar to the rainbow bridge in Thor.
Sebastian Stan Admits Marvel Fans Keep Trying To Activate the Winter Soldier Around Him
Sebastian Stan has revealed that fans quote Bucky's code words to him quite often in the hope they will activate his Winter Soldier side.
Justice League: Snyder Cut Easter Egg Reveals Surprise Location of Darkseid-Superman Scene
An Easter egg hidden in Zack Snyder's Justice League reveals that Darkseid is located in the Batcave during a key moment of the film.
Spider-Man 3: Set Photos Show Zendaya & Cast Playing Basketball
Photos from the set of Spider-Man: No Way Home show cast members Zendaya and Jacob Batalon back at Midtown High.
Justice League Snyder Cut: Black & White Version Receives First Trailer
The black and white version of Zack Snyder's Justice League has received its first trailer and will release on HBO Max soon.
Avengers: Endgame: Peggy & Steve Scene Won't Be Addressed From Sharon Carter's Perspective
Sharon Carter actress Emily VanCamp has revealed that her character won't address the romance between Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter from Avengers: Endgame.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Easter Eggs During Credits Tease Mystery Villain & Hero
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's end credits hint that two iconic Marvel characters could appear in the series.
Channing Tatum's Gambit Movie Would've Featured Get Out's Lil Rel Howery
Get Out star Lil Rey Howery reveals he was once attached to star in Channing Tatum's Gambit film.
The Suicide Squad: New Images of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn Released
New promotional images from The Suicide Squad have given a better look at Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn.
Doctor Strange 2 Rumor Points To Benedict Cumberbatch Wearing New Comic-Accurate Costume
A new report indicates Benedict Cumberbatch could be getting a new comic-accurate suit in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Spider-Man 3: Set Photos Reveal Close-Ups of Tom Holland's Newest Marvel Costume
Set photos from Spider-Man: No Way Home have given a better look at the design of Tom Holland's latest Spider-Man suit.
WandaVision Finale Becomes Worst-Rated Episode on Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes has released its score for WandaVision's season finale and the episode currently ranks lower than any other in the series.
Star Wars: Ezra & Thrawn Disney+ Show Rumored To Be Coming Soon
A podcast from Kessel Run Transmissions has dropped hints that an Ezra and Thrawn starring Disney+ TV series is coming soon.
Ms. Marvel Set Video Shows Kamala Khan In Captain Marvel Costume
New footage shows Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan on the set of Ms. Marvel.