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.
You can follow Nathan on Twitter (@nathansmalls_13) to keep up with his thoughts on Star Wars, fantasy books, and pro wrestling.
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Nathan Johnson's Latest The Direct Articles
Resident Alien: Who Is Kenneth "Kenny" Frost? Tribute Explained
Why did Kenneth "Kenny" Frost receive a tribute at the end of Resident Alien Season 3?
The Little Things Movie Plot Explained: What Actually Happens In Denzel Washington Film
What really happened in the Denzel Washington-led crime thriller, The Little Things?
The Little Things Movie: Who Was the Killer?
Which character in The Little Things was the killer all along?
New Inside Out 2 Trailer Confirms Major Pixar Shared Universe Theory
Wait, the Pixar shared universe theory was confirmed in Inside Out 2's new trailer?
X-Men 97's Cable Twist Explained: Nathan Summers Connection Revealed
How did X-Men '97 Episode 3 set up the return of one major character from the 1990s animated series?
Disney Confirms Its 6 Biggest New Movies Releasing In 2024
These six Disney films will try to stand above the rest in 2024.
Top Chef 2024 Cast: Every Contestant & Judge In Season 21 (Photos)
Meet every participant in Top Chef Season 21, from the judges to the contestants.
X-Men 97 Voice Actors: 23 Main Characters and Who Voices Them
Meet the main cast members and their respective characters for X-Men '97.
FKA Twigs' The Crow Character Revealed: Who Is She Playing In 2024 Remake?
FKA Twigs' role in The Crow could be as crucial as Bill Skarsgard's.
Blown Away Season 4 Cast: Contestants, Host & Judges In 2024 Episodes (Photos)
Meet every contestant, host, and judge in Season 4 of Blown Away.
Marvel Studios Makes 1 Key Change to Foggy for Daredevil Reboot
Foggy Nelson will return in Daredevil: Born Again, but the character will look a bit different.
Disney+ Announces Historic Finale Plans For Next Marvel Show
Marvel Studios' next show will have a finale that spans more than one episode.
Poor Things Hulu Streaming Release Date Gets Exciting Update
Poor Things will begin streaming on Hulu before the Oscars! Here's when!
Dune 3 Gets Frustrating Release Update from Director
Fans eager to see Dune 3 may be disappointed with Denis Villeneuve's latest update on the film.
Who Is Robert Hale's Papa Pilgrim from Evil Lives Here? (2024 Updates)
Papa Pilgrim's haunting story was told on Evil Lives Here, but who exactly was the monster?
Who Is Leaving FBI: International? Every Actor Who Got Downgraded or Left
Who will fans have to say goodbye to in Season 3 of FBI: International?
Who Is Leaving SWAT Show? Every Actor Who Got Downgraded or Left
S.W.A.T. fans will have to say goodbye to two main characters before the end of Season 7.
Young Sheldon Season 7: Is the Series Ending With the Seventh Season?
Will fans have to say goodbye to Young Sheldon after Season 7 is over?
Avengers 5 To Drop Kang From Title (Report)
The next Avengers film will no longer be called The Kang Dynasty - here's why.
Midsommar Movie Ending Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
What really happened during Midsommar's shocking ending?
Will Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 5 Happen? Writers Address Potential Future of Show
Can fans expect to see Season 5 of Miss Scarlet & the Duke?
Poor Things Movie Gets Exciting Online Streaming Release Update
Poor Things will finally be released online, but will it be streaming too?
Marvel Considers These 3 Upcoming MCU Movies to Be Most Important to Its Future
These future titles are the three most important films to the MCU in the eyes of Marvel Studios.
Netflix's Raël: The Alien Prophet Review - Is It Worth Watching?
Netflix's new docuseries gives the audience a front-row seat to a controversial religious cult.
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?
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.