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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MCU Writer Reveals Major Change For Season 2 of Marvel's What If
What If...? head writer A.C. Bradley teased that the show's second season will focus more on characters rather than end-of-the-world stories.
Aladdin Star Clarifies His Cryptic Star Wars Teases & Ezra Bridger Rumors
Aladdin star Mena Massoud explained his cryptic Instagram post that quoted Ezra Bridger, expressing his desire to be cast for the role.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Reveals Impressive VFX Footage of Batman, Flash & More Heroes
A VFX highlight reel from behind-the-scenes of Zack Snyder's Justice League was released showcasing multiple characters and scenes from the film.
George Lucas' Ex-Wife Cried After Watching Star Wars Episode 1 Because She Didn't Like It
George Lucas' ex-wife, Marcia Lucas, recently voiced her frustrations with Star Wars' prequel trilogy.
Black Panther's Ramonda Receives New Funko Celebrating Dora Milaje Time From Marvel's What If
Funko officially released Queen Ramonda as part of What If...?'s collection.
Shang-Chi Concept Art Reveals Creepy New Look at Hulk Villain Abomination
Concept art of Abomination from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released, showcasing his new design.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.