Nathan is a writer at The Direct where he covers Star Wars, the MCU, and DC news. He joined The Direct in April 2021 and currently writes news and feature articles about all three brands mentioned above, but his main specialty is his knowledge about anything and everything Star Wars.
Nathan recently graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in December 2022 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a major in Journalism & Electronic Media.
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Nathan Johnson's Latest The Direct Articles
The Homesman Movie Twist Ending Explained
Find out what truly happened at the end of The Homesman.
Who Is Dino Kelly from Netflix's Alexander: Making of a God? 4 Things to Know About the Actor
There are a few things fans should know about one of Netflix's newest stars.
Star Wars Just Teased Baylan Skoll's Potential Return Without Ray Stevenson
Star Wars may have revealed that Baylan Skoll will be recast in Ahsoka Season 2.
Who Is Leaving Chicago Med? 6 Actors Exiting Series
Which major characters have departed from the One Chicago show for Season 9?
Who Is Buck Braithwaite? 5 Things to Know About Alexander the Great Star
Buck Braithwaite is the star of Netflix's new Alexander the Great docuseries, and here are some interesting facts about the actor.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Ending Explained
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has a controversial ending, but what does it really mean?
Disney+ Announces Next Star Wars Show After Ahsoka
Fans now know when to expect the first new Star Wars project of 2024.
On the Roam Release Date Schedule of Episodes (Confirmed)
Fans now know when to expect new episodes of Jason Momoa's latest show.
Marvel's Kang Actor Recasting: New Update on Jonathan Majors' Replacement Revealed by Insider
A new update was given on the replacement of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror.
Who Is Leaving Chicago Fire? 4 Actors Exiting Series
Which major characters will be leaving the Chicago Fire series?
Law and Order: Did Jeffrey Donovan Leave? Why Frank Cosgrove's Actor Departed the Show
Law and Order is finally back with Season 23, but why actor Jeffrey Donovan has been replaced.
The Chosen Season 4: New Posters for 12 Main Characters Released (Photos)
The Chosen Season 4 is on its way with new posters for each of the show's main characters.
Who Is Meira from Love Is Blind: Sweden? 4 Things to Know About Influencer
Meira Omar took center stage in Netflix's Love is Blind: Sweden, so here is everything fans should know about the influencer.
MCU: First Look at Wonder Man Logo & Superhero Symbol Revealed (Photos)
Fans finally have their first unofficial look at one of the MCU's most under-the-radar projects.
Yellowstone Season 6: Is Paramount Canceling the Show Amid Kevin Costner's Departure?
Will there be a Season 6 of Yellowstone, or is the series ending?
Star Wars Announces 4th New Movie on Future Release Slate
A new Star Wars movie that will be released in theaters was recently confirmed.
Gilded Age Season 3 Gets Exciting Update from Producer
The Gilded Age producer Sonja Warfield already has Season 3's story in mind.
The Brothers Sun Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator
The Brothers Sun creator Byron Wu talked about the possibility of there being a Season 2 of the show.
Natalia Speaks TV Ending Explained
Here is what happened at the end of the recently released documentary about Natalia Grace.
Sofia Boutella Reveals 1 Problem She Had With Her Rebel Moon Character
Rebel Moon star Sofia Boutella had an issue with her character in the Netflix film.
James Gunn Rejected These 6 Actors for His Superman Movie
Here are six notable actors who auditioned for Superman: Legacy but didn't get the part.
Rebel Moon Actor Reveals 1 Big Problem With the PG-13 Cut Now on Netflix
A Rebel Moon star urged fans to watch the R-rated cut of the film for one particular reason.
Disney Confirms Unfortunate News for Andor Season 2's Release
Andor will be released on Disney+ later than fans originally expected.
Marvel Studios Announces Actor for Historic New MCU Superhero
Fans finally know who will be playing Kahhori in What If...? Season 2.
Will Marvel Recast Kang? John Boyega And Damson Idris Casting Speculation Trends Online
Who do fans want to see play Kang the Conqueror now that Jonathan Majors is gone?
Bookie Actor Reveals How Charlie Sheen's Behavior Defied Expectations on Set
Bookie's star actor explained what it was like to work with Charlie Sheen.
Yellowstone Announces 2024 TV Release Date Schedule on CBS
Paramount announced when Season 3 of Yellowstone will premiere on CBS.
Ahsoka Actress Reveals Why Sabine Has a Disrespectful Attitude
Sabine Wren actress Natasha Liu Bordizzo talked about her character's disrespectfulness toward Ahsoka.
Hulu Announces New Season of 1 Forgotten Marvel Show
A new season of a rather forgotten Marvel show was confirmed to be releasing soon.
The Chosen Season 4 Star Issues Warning for Upcoming 'Painful' Episodes
One actor warned viewers of the heaviness that will come with The Chosen Season 4.
Every DC Superhero TV Show Releasing In 2024
Here is every single DC show that will be released throughout 2024.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled a Historic New MCU Superhero
An upcoming MCU Disney+ series will feature a brand-new superhero.
Avengers 5 Announcement Gets Mixed Reaction from Fans
Fans now know who will pen Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, but how does everyone feel about the decision?
2024 Planet of the Apes Director Confirms What We All Suspected About the New Main Character
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball revealed what type of story viewers can expect to see.
Gran Turismo Movie's Streaming Release Date Just Got Revealed (Report)
Fans finally know when they will be able to officially stream Gran Turismo.
DC Studios Confirms 3 Elseworlds Movies In New Slate
Following the reveal of James Gunn's new DCU slate, three upcoming films will be officially listed as DC Elseworlds.
The Mandalorian Star Emily Swallow Admits She'd Be Disappointed If 1 Theory Came True (Exclusive)
The Mandalorian's Emily Swallow hopes that this Season 3 theory won't come true.
The Mandalorian Season 4: Will The Armorer Return? Actress Responds (Exclusive)
The Armorer actress Emily Swallow commented on if her character will return for Season 4 of The Mandalorian.
Is Kang's He Who Remains Dead After Loki Season 2 Finale?
Is He Who Remains actually dead in the MCU, or will he make a grand return in the future?
Is Madame Web an MCU Movie?
How exactly does Madame Web tie into the Marvel Cinematic Universe?