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
Star Wars Actor Teases Lightsaber-Wielding Role In Obi-Wan Kenobi's Disney+ Series
Actor Sung Kang, who was cast in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+, revealed that his character will wield a lightsaber.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Leaked Art Reveals Creepy Darth Vader Design for Disney+ Show
Leaked concept art recently surfaced for the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, revealing the first look at Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader.
Spider-Man Fan Discovers Major Doc Ock Plot Detail In No Way Home Trailer
A Spider-Man fan noticed a small, but key detail pertaining to Doc Ock's mechanical arms in the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer.
Black Panther 2 Casting Spoils Underwater Crime Scene Sequence
A detailed casting call revealed the description of a specific scene in the upcoming sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
WandaVision's Agatha Becomes Disneyland Villain Thanks to Halloween Event
WandaVision's Agatha Harkness was officially revealed by Disneyland Resort to be an interactive character at 2021's Oogie Boogie Bash.
Doctor Strange 2 Had Numerous Versions of Scenes Planned, Says Star
Wong actor Benedict Wong revealed that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had to film multiple variations of the same scene due to the worldwide pandemic.
Thor 4 Director Teases Surprising Love Story In Chris Hemsworth Sequel
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi teased an unexpected love story that will take place in the upcoming film.
Ryan Reynolds Reveals How Deadpool's MCU Crossover With Korg Came Together
Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds explained the process he had to take to get his first MCU crossover with Korg approved by Disney.
The Suicide Squad Originally Featured Superman in a Major Role
The Suicide Squad director James Gunn revealed that a fight scene between Superman and the band of supervillains was in the works for the film.
James Gunn Teases His Next DC Villain Movie After The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad director and writer James Gunn revealed his optimistic future with Warner Bros. and the DCEU.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3: David Dastmalchian Is Questionable About If He'll Return as Kurt
Actor David Dastmalchian, who portrays Kurt in the Ant-Man franchise, recently revealed that his return for Ant-Man 3 is questionable.
Black Widow: 9 Deleted Scenes Descriptions Revealed
Disney released descriptions of bonus features for Black Widow's home media debut, including multiple deleted scenes.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Admits To Singing WandaVision Spoilers Before Airing
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige reveals that he was singing WandaVision's most popular song, as well as his thoughts on working with Agatha Harkness actress Kathryn Hahn.
Star Wars: EA Teases Next Year's Game Announcements
EA confirmed that it will not be announcing any new Star Wars games at this year's EA Play Live while teasing a strong 2022.
The Mandalorian: Giancarlo Esposito, Timothy Olyphant & More Receive Emmy Noms
The Mandalorian has officially been nominated for 24 Emmy awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and more.
Loki: Elon Musk Gives Honest, Blunt Review of Tom Hiddleston Show
Elon Musk provides a brief review of Loki prior to the release of the season finale on Disney+.
Loki: New Posters of Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson & More Revealed Ahead of Finale
Disney unveils a new slate of official TVA-style posters ahead of Loki's finale.
Star Wars: Andor Set Photo Reveals Galactic Blaster at Empire Location
A new Andor set photo offers a look at an Imperial blaster sitting atop an armored tank in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Boba Fett Season 2 Possibilities Teased By Star of Disney+ Spin-off
Boba Fett actor Temuera Morrison discusses whether or not The Book of Boba Fett will be renewed for a second season.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: 5 New Images Tease Enemies & Allies In MCU Movie
New batch of official images have been released giving new looks at Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Star Wars Showrunner Reveals How The Mandalorian Inspires New Show The Acolyte
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland discussed how The Mandalorian has inspired her as she continues to work on her upcoming Disney+ series.
Chris Pratt Reveals When Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Starts Filming
Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt recently revealed when the franchise's third installment will begin filming.
Emilia Clarke Reveals Why She's So Eager For Star Wars Return
Actress Emilia Clarke, who portrayed Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story, revealed that out of every character she has had the chance to play, she wishes to revisit the world of Star Wars the most.
Why Lucasfilm Hired a Writer Who Never Watched Star Wars For Disney+ Writers' Room
The Acolyte's showrunner Leslye Headland explained her process in hiring the series' writers' room, revealing that she even chose a writer who had never watched Star Wars.
Star Wars: George Lucas' Political Themes Will Influence Upcoming Disney+ Series The Acolyte
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland recently commented on George Lucas' influence on her upcoming project, particularly how his view on politics has inspired her story.
The Batman Reshoots To Reportedly Feature Robert Pattinson & Colin Farrell
A recent report reveals that actors Robert Pattinson and Colin Farrell are returning to Glasgow, Scotland to shoot final scenes for The Batman.
Star Wars Reveals Spoilery Titles For 5 Upcoming Episodes of The Bad Batch
Disney has officially revealed the titles for five upcoming episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars: Visions Disney+ Show: Sneak Peek Announced
Star Wars: Visions will be releasing its first sneak peek at the upcoming Anime Expo Lite event.
Black Widow Director Was Tempted To Make Changes During Pandemic
Black Widow director Cate Shortland expanded on her comments that the film hasn't received any changes since before the pandemic.
Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Teases Jawa & Stormtrooper Scenes In Obi-Wan Kenobi Series
Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor reveals that he filmed a scene with stormtroopers, as well as another scene with a Jawa in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Doctor Strange 2 Was Completely Rewritten Last Year, Admits Writer
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron reveals the creative changes made for the film, saying that he was involved in writing the film "from scratch."
Marvel Boss Reveals WandaVision's Weird Connection To BlacKkKlansman
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige reveals how Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman inspired WandaVision
Jake Gyllenhaal Celebrates Tom Holland's Birthday With Bloody Throwback Photo From Spider-Man Set
Mysterio actor Jake Gyllenhaal wished Tom Holland a happy birthday with a behind-the-scenes photo via Instagram.
Marvel Promises Disney+ Episodes of What If...? Will Feel Like MCU Movies
What If...? show creator A.C. Bradley promises fans that the series will be on the same scale as the MCU films.
Marvel's Hawkeye Star Hailee Steinfeld Professes New Love For Archery
Kate Bishop actress Hailee Steinfeld reveals her love for archery ahead of Marvel's Hawkeye.
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