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 Stories
The Batman Update Reveals How It Avoided an R-Rating
The Batman has officially been rated PG-13, and sources revealed what DC and Warner Bros. did to keep it from earning an R-rating.
Matt Damon Encouraged Ben Affleck to Quit Batman
Batman actor Ben Affleck recently talked about his negative experiences with Justice League and how he was even driven to quitting the character for good.
DC Leak Reveals First Look at New On-Screen Robin (Photo)
A recent leak from the set of Batgirl showcases a mural of Michael Keaton's Batman alongside his sidekick, Robin.
Andrew Garfield Improvised One of Spider-Man: No Way Home's Best Lines
Andrew Garfield recently revealed that his "I love you guys" line in Spider-Man: No Way Home was actually improvised.
Ant-Man and the Wasp Improved a Big Eternals VFX Sequence
Eternals' VFX team used their experience from a scene that they worked on in Ant-Man and the Wasp to help with challenges while making Eternals.
Star Wars Video Syncs Book of Boba Fett Scene With Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
A YouTuber compared the scenes of Geonosis and Kamino that were used in The Book of Boba Fett to the footage of the two planets in Attack of the Clones.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Reveal Implications of Peter Parker Ending
The Spider-Man: No Way Home screenwriters recently discussed the film's ending, and how the world will see Peter Parker in the future.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Clear Confusion About Uncle Ben
Spider-Man: No Way Home's writers recently discussed Aunt May's impact on Peter's life and how she took Uncle Ben's place as his parental figure.
Hawkeye's Kingpin Actor Reveals Upcoming Disney+ Show He'd Love to Appear In
Actor Vincent D'Onofrio recently talked about his future as Kingpin following the character's fate in the Hawkeye season finale.
Why Marvel Hid Spider-Man: No Way Home's Hawkeye Crossover From Director
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas revealed if Kingpin's involvement in the series was connected to Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Marvel Celebrates Iron Man 3, Ant-Man, and More MCU Phase Two Movies With New Covers
Marvel recently revealed variant comic covers to honor every film from Phase 2.
Marvel Rumor Indicates Jack Russell Will be the MCU's Werewolf By Night
A recent rumor suggests that Jack Russell's version of Werewolf by Night will be the center of the MCU's Disney+ Halloween Special along with Nina Price.
Hawkeye Originally Showed a Different Version of Yelena's Thanos Snap
Hawkeye directors Bert & Bertie recently revealed that the scene where Yelena was snapped away in Hawkeye was originally supposed to appear differently.
Disney Wants You to Watch These 6 Marvel Movies Before Hawkeye's Finale
Disney recently revealed a watchlist ahead of the Hawkeye finale that features every project that Clint Barton has ever appeared in.
Avengers: Infinity War-Type Action Rumored for Black Adam Movie
A recent rumor suggests that Black Adam will rival Avengers: Infinity War and Man of Steel when it comes to epic action sequences.
Star Wars Leak Reveals Baby Yoda's Next Appearance
A recent leak revealed that the beloved Grogu could potentially be appearing in the upcoming Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett.
Marvel Rumor Reveals How Violent Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Show Will Be
Moon Knight is rumored to be the most brutal MCU project to date, according to scooper KC Walsh, who claims the series will be "hyper-violent."
Star Wars Boss Teases Return of Rise of Skywalker Actors
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy teased that the characters and storylines set up in the sequel trilogy will continue to be explored in the future.
Spider-Man's Tom Holland Says He's Stumped About His Marvel Future
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland recently talked about his future with the character, expressing genuine concern on where he will be taken next.
Star Wars: Disney Announces When Rogue One Spin-off, Andor, Will Premiere
The upcoming Disney+ series, Andor, is officially set to release in 2022 between the months of July and September.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Promo Images Show Tom Holland's Hero In New York City
A new promotional partnership between Spider-Man: No Way Home and GoHenry showcased new debit card art that features the character swinging above New York.
Benedict Cumberbatch Addresses 'Sexist' Concerns Over Doctor Strange Casting
Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch recently revealed his hesitation in accepting the role due to certain character traits displayed in the comics.
Captain Marvel's Brie Larson Dances In New Shang-Chi Blooper Reel
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' blooper reel recently surfaced via Twitter, featuring many funny moments from Simu Liu, Brie Larson, and more.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Leaked Video Reveals New Armored Character
A recently leaked photo and video show a new Mandalorian in full costume on the set of season 3 of The Mandalorian.
HBO Max Celebrates Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck & Gal Gadot's Justice League Heroes on New Poster
HBO Max revealed a new poster for its DC Hub on the platform that showcases Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
Star Wars Leak Promises Big Surprises on Disney+ Day
A report revealed that new footage from multiple upcoming Star Wars series will be shown at Disney Plus Day along with the announcement of new projects.
Why Marvel's Kevin Feige Is So Confident In Hailee Steinfeld as Hawkeye's Kate Bishop
Hawkeye executive producer Trinh Tran recently revealed her and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige's thoughts on casting Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop.
Star Wars Newcomer Jennifer Beals Reacts to Casting In Disney+'s Boba Fett Spin-off
Actress Jennifer Beals recently expressed her gratitude for her role in the upcoming Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Collides: New Morbius Trailer Includes Tom Hardy's Venom Nod
In a leaked snippet from Morbius' upcoming trailer, Jared Leto's Morbius references Venom during the height of a fight scene.
Spider-Man's Rhino & Black Cat Easter Eggs Spotted In New Morbius Teaser
A featurette for Morbius contained Easter eggs of Black Cat and Rhino in the Daily Bugle, two villains commonly associated with Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: Kevin Feige Cautions Against Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Expectations
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently warned fans about raising their expectations too high for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Marvel Boss Addresses Concerns Over Spider-Man Leaving the MCU After No Way Home
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Spider-Man actor Tom Holland revealed their thoughts about Spider-Man's future in the MCU.
Marvel Scores 23 Noms for Loki, Black Widow & More at People's Choice Awards 2021
Marvel and DC's 2021 projects have netted multiple nominations as the ballots for the People's Choice Awards have been officially revealed.
Star Wars: Snoke Actor Andy Serkis Rumored to Return In Upcoming Disney+ Show
A recent rumor claimed that Andy Serkis, who portrayed Snoke in the sequel trilogy, will be returning to Star Wars in the upcoming Andor series.
Watch: Game of Thrones Duo Richard Madden & Kit Harington Reunite In New Clip From Marvel's Eternals
A brand new look at Eternals was released showcasing the on-screen reunion between Richard Madden's Ikaris and Kit Harington's Dane Whitman.
Star Wars Reveals Weird New Look at Rise Of Skywalker's Force Dyad
Star Wars officially revealed a new look at the connection between a dyad in the Force as seen in The Rise of Skywalker while also explaining how powerful the connection really is.
Will Marvel's Eternals Connect to the Multiverse? MCU Director Responds
Director Chloé Zhao revealed that Eternals isn't connected to the Multiverse and also teased that the future of the MCU will be greatly impacted by the film.
MCU Writer Teases Black Widow's Future After Surprising What If Finale
What If...? head writer A.C. Bradley teased Black Widow's return following the Season 1 finale of the series.
Did Marvel Just Solve Avengers: Endgame's Thanos Mystery?
Could Thanos have used the Infinity Crusher from the Season 1 finale of What If...? to destroy the Infinity Stones in Avengers: Endgame?
Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Supports Batman Following Marvel Disapproval
After his critical remarks about the MCU, Denis Villeneuve revealed that Batman is a character that he connects to, and would also be willing to make a film on the Caped Crusader.