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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Samuel L. Jackson Gave Ms. Marvel Star the Best Advice
Nick Fury actor Samuel L. Jackson shared a brief, but meaningful piece of advice with Ms. Marvel's Iman Vellani.
Jason Momoa & More DC Actors React to Henry Cavill Retirement as Superman
Multiple actors encouraged Henry Cavill following the news that he would not be reprising his role as Superman.
Ben Affleck In Talks to Direct New DC Superhero Movie
Ben Affleck sat down with James Gunn and Peter Safran to discuss the possibility of directing an upcoming DC film.
First Look at Marvel's PS4 Spider-Man In Spider-Verse 2 (Photos)
The Spider-Man from Sony's PlayStation video games appeared in the trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
First Look at Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake’s New Character Designs
Hasbro recently revealed action figures for Knights of the Old Republic's Bastila Shan and Darth Malak.
More R-Rated Disney+ Movies & Shows Are on the Way
Disney CEO Bob Chapek teased that the Disney+ streaming service may include more mature projects in the future.
Black Knight Movie? 8 Upcoming MCU Projects Kit Harington Could Appear Next
Here are 8 upcoming MCU projects that Kit Harington's Dane Whitman could be a part of.
Lucasfilm Loses Senior Exec Amid Star Wars Movie Struggles
Michelle Rejwan, who has served as Lucasfilm's Senior Vice President Live Action Development & Production since 2019, has stepped away from her position.
Star Wars Just Teased Live-Action Thrawn With New Andor Episode
Episode 7 of Andor featured the return of Colonel Wullf Yularen, a character closely related to Thrawn in Star Wars Rebels.
Elizabeth Olsen Responds to House of Dragon Season 2 Rumors
Elizabeth Olsen recently provided insight to the rumors that she has been cast in HBO's House of the Dragon.
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.
Star Wars Director Explains Why The Mandalorian Had to Appear In Book of Boba Fett
Executive Producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni revealed why they brought the Mandalorian into The Book of Boba Fett.
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.
Amazing Spider-Man 3: Marvel Star Interested In Venom Crossover
Andrew Garfield revealed that he would be open to returning as Spider-Man under the right circumstances and that a crossover with Venom could be possible.
Black Widow: 9 Deleted Scenes Descriptions Revealed
Disney released descriptions of bonus features for Black Widow's home media debut, including multiple deleted scenes.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Leak Spoils Return of Missing Star Wars Character
A recent leak revealed that Simon Kassianides' Axe Wolves will be returning in Season 3 of The Mandalorian.
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.
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.
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.
Deadpool Star Morena Baccarin Reveals Why She Was Rejected for Avengers Role
Deadpool actress Morena Baccarin explained why she didn't land the role of Maria Hill in The Avengers.
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.
Captain America 4's Unexpected Genre Confirmed by Director
Captain America: New World Order director Julius Onah recently teased that the upcoming film would be a "paranoid thriller."
Photos: Chris Hemsworth & Daughter Look Adorable Filming Thor: Love and Thunder
Chris Hemsworth and his daughter, India Hemsworth, were featured together in a behind-the-scenes documentary about Thor: Love and Thunder.
Daredevil Star Sets the Record Straight on Disney+ 'Season 4' Confusion
Actor Charlie Cox recently stated that Daredevil: Born Again would be an entirely different story from the Netflix series.
Disney Confirms 7 Marvel Actors Appearing In Thunderbolts Movie
At Marvel Studios' D23 Expo presentation, the members of the upcoming Thunderbolts team were announced.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Movie Receives Disappointing Release Update
The MCU X-Men movie that is expected to be announced sometime in the future is still a long way away.
Marvel Studios Makes MCU History With First Israeli Superhero
Actress Shira Haas has been confirmed to have a role in Captain America: New World Order, where she will portray a superhero known as Sabra.
First Look at Ahsoka In Live-Action Disney+ Show (Photos)
A new look at Ahsoka shows off a Rebels call back and a first glimpse at a fan-favorite character.
Watch: Emilia Clarke Makes Marvel Debut In New Secret Invasion Trailer
The first trailer for Secret Invasion was officially revealed at Disney's D23 Expo.
Thor 4: Groot Gets Engulfed In Flames In New Deleted Scene Art
Artwork from a Thor: Love and Thunder deleted scene showcased Groot's head on fire as he charges into battle with the Guardians of the Galaxy.
She-Hulk Episode 4 Just Featured the MCU’s Oldest Actor Ever
Leon Lamar, the 104-year-old actor who played Cornelius P. Willows in Episode 4 of She-Hulk, is now the MCU's oldest actor.
Star Wars: Mena Massoud Reacts to Ezra Bridger Casting: 'Never Had a Fair Shot'
Aladdin actor Mena Massoud has addressed Eman Esfandi's casting as Ezra Bridger in the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+.
Benedict Cumberbatch Saddened by MCU History With Scarlett Johansson
Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch revealed how he would've like to work more with Scarlett Johansson.
Matt Damon Breaks Silence on Thor: Love and Thunder Role
Matt Damon, who played Actor Loki in Thor: Love and Thunder, reflected on his role in the movie.
Watch: Suicide Squad Villain Returns In New Black Adam Trailer
Viola Davis' Amanda Waller was revealed to be making a return to the DCEU in the new Black Adam trailer.
Why Marvel Spoilers Are Leaking More Often, Explained by New MCU Report
A recent report revealed that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the increase of leaked spoilers for recent MCU projects.
Ahsoka: Rosario Dawson Reveals the Most Exciting Part of Disney+ Spin-off
Ahsoka actress Rosario Dawson recently talked about the process of playing Ahsoka and why the series is exciting.
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?
Star Wars Theory Reveals Why Luke Skywalker Was Missing From Boba Fett Finale
Luke Skywalker was not present in the finale of The Book of Boba Fett. Here are some possibilities explaining why he was absent.
Is Mace Windu Alive? Obi-Wan Episode 4 Teased the Jedi Survived Palpatine
Some fans claim that Mace Windu was featured in Episode 4 of Obi-Wan Kenobi as an Easter egg.