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 Just Confirmed If Mike Schmidt Is Michael Afton
The truth about Josh Hutcherson's character, Mike Schmidt, in Five Nights at Freddy's marks a departure from the game.
FNAF 2 Movie's Marionette Puppet Twist Abandons Lore from the Game
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 made some significant changes to the Marionette in the film adaptation.
Prime Video’s God of War TV Show Will Copy One Successful Strategy From The Fallout Series
Prime Video is applying one successful strategy from Fallout to its next major video game adaptation.
Marvel Officially Casts Alia Shawkat as New Supervillain
Alia Shawkat is the latest star to join the Marvel Universe's all-star lineup of performers.
The Mighty Nein Just Revealed Why Nott Drinks So Much
The reason for Nott the Brave's alcohol addiction in The Mighty Nein is revealed by Critical Role's original campaign.
Hunger Games 2026’s New Trailer Secretly Reveals 6 Major Spoilers
The first trailer for the 2026 adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping reveals major spoilers from the book.
The Mighty Nein Finally Confirms Why They're Called 'Mighty Nein'
Prime Video's The Mighty Nein animated series revealed how the group chose their name in Episode 4.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion: All 15 Playable Characters (Full List)
The latest Marvel video game release features a roster of popular playable comic book characters.
Stranger Things 5 Trailer Confirms Dr. Kay’s Fate In Volume 2
A new trailer hints at how Linda Hamilton's character fares after the events of Stranger Things 5 Volume 1.
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2: All Spoilers Already Made Public
Netflix has already revealed some spoilers from Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2.
‘Oh What Fun’ Stars Unwrap the Mother-Daughter Dynamic at the Heart of Their New Christmas Movie
Jason Schwartzman and Felicity Jones revealed what makes their new Christmas movie stand out.
Wicked For Good’s Ending Just Revised the Musical With 5 Major Changes
The second Wicked movie altered some elements of the ending from the original Broadway musical.
DC Studios Unveils New Name for Robert Pattinson's Batman Franchise
DC Studios has clarified which DC universe Robert Pattinson's Batman exists within.
Avengers Doomsday Adds 7th Marvel Legacy Superhero
Several Marvel stars from before the existence of the MCU are making their return in Avengers: Doomsday.
30 Years Later, Toy Story 5 is Officially Bringing Back the Best Plot for Woody
Toy Story 5's first trailer confirms the Pixar sequel is circling back to one of its best plot points from the original.
The 5 Big Marvel Video Games Releasing Before Spider-Man 3
Marvel's Spider-Man 3 is still far on the horizon, but there are plenty of other Marvel superhero games in development.
Black Panther 3: All 8 Marvel Characters Expected to Appear
Black Panther 3 is likely to include these characters from past films and the wider Marvel universe.
Stranger Things 5: Here’s How A Wrinkle In Time & Camazotz Foreshadow Major Season 5 Plot Spoilers
Stranger Things 5's references to A Wrinkle in Time could foreshadow how the plot of the final episodes will unfold.
'Welcome to Derry' Says Goodbye to 4 Major Characters
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 5 confirmed four beloved characters won't be back.
Ahsoka Disney+ Villain Explains the Real Reason They Won't Return In Season 2
One Ahsoka star was forced to step back from their character in Season 2 of the Disney+ show.
Fallout Season 2 Cast Confirms How the Show Will Handle New Vegas’ Conflicting Endings
Fallout: New Vegas famously offers players alternate endings, but how will the TV adaptation handle that in Season 2?
Stranger Things 5's Will and Robin Relationship Is a Pleasant Surprise
The dynamic between Will and Robin shifts significantly in Stranger Things 5 - and it's for the better.
Stranger Things 5 Reveals Eddie Is Now Hated (And There's a Decent Reason Why)
Stranger Things fan-favorite character Eddie Munson is hated in Season 5 of the show. Here's why.
After the Hunt: Julia Roberts' Alma Illness Goes from Bad to Worse All Because of The Accusations
There's a plot-specific reasons that Julia Roberts' character gets continuously sick in After the Hunt.
Stranger Things 5 Creators Unveil How SPOILERS Powers Differ From Eleven’s and Vecna’s
A new character emerged with special powers in Stranger Things 5 Volume 1's finale.
Pluribus' Soylent Green Meaning Is Just as Dark as Fans Thought
A connection between Pluribus and Soylent Green may have been proven correct in Episode 5 of the Apple TV+ show.
Marvel Studios Confirms Blade Has 6 Powers In the MCU
Marvel Studios' Blade has made his debut in the MCU, and he has some impressive powers.
Beast Games Season 2 Already Broke a Guinness World Record (And It’s Actually Impressive)
MrBeast is pulling out all the stops for the second season of Beast Games.
First Look at Pennywise's Human Form In 'IT: Welcome to Derry' (Photo)
It: Welcome to Derry has revealed what Bill Skarsgård's clown, Pennywise, looks like as a human.
FNAF 2 Movie's First Critic Reviews Update Is Not a Good Sign
Restrictions around Five Nights at Freddy's 2 reviews might spell bad news for the horror sequel.
The Boys Season 5's 10 Most Powerful Superheroes, Ranked
All the supes are showing up for The Boys Season 5, but which one is the most powerful?
Avengers: Doomsday's Secret Superhero Gets Seemingly Spoiled by Director
A recent comment from a Marvel director may hint at the inclusion of some surprise characters in Avengers: Doomsday.
New Fallout Season 2 Trailer Perfectly Sets Up Liberty Prime’s Arrival To New Vegas
The new Fallout Season 2 trailer might be hinting at the arrival of a giant character from the games.
Kevin Feige's Marvel Character Just Made His Fortnite Debut (Photos)
Fortnite's new map has a sneaky Easter egg relating to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
The Mighty Nein Stars Crafted a 3-Year Critical Role Campaign Into An Epic Fantasy Show
The Critical Role cast drew on their learnings from Vox Machina to make The Mighty Nein a more ambitious animated series.
The Last of Us Part 3: Ellie & Abby's Voice Actresses Want Their Characters' Future To Have One Major Link
The stars of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us have the same wish for the future of their characters in a third game.
Zootopia 2 Star Ginnifer Goodwin Finally Responds to WildeHopps Romance Shippers
Zootopia 2 star Ginnifer Goodwin addressed Nick and Judy's WildeHopps relationship in the Disney sequel.
Rey’s Star Wars Movie Faces New Challenges Following Latest Daisy Ridley Update
Daisy Ridley's return as Rey in Star Wars seems to be getting further and further away as the actress has other projects to work on.
There's a Good Reason Why Daredevil's Costume Is Now Black In the MCU
Charlie Cox is rocking new threads in Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again, and there's a specific reason as to why.
The 8 Big Video Games Releasing Before GTA 6
GTA 6's latest delay opened the field for several blockbuster video games to release between now and November 2026.