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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Star Wars Fan Spots Tragic Darth Vader Easter Egg In New Kenobi Poster
The official poster for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series that will officially premiere on Disney+ in May features what appears to be Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber.
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.
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.
The Batman's Release Just Got a Leg Up on Marvel's Phase 4 Movies
The Batman is officially set to be released in China, marking the first Marvel or DC movie to hit theaters in the country since before 2021.
Black Panther 2 Trailer Release Date Reportedly Revealed
The trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever could be publicly released on Saturday, July 23 following its reveal at San Diego Comic-Con.
Will George Lucas Cameo In Disney’s Star Wars? Mandalorian Directors Respond
The Mandalorian creators and executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni talked about what it would be like to have George Lucas cameo in Star Wars.
The Mandalorian Star Hypes Up Season 3: 'You'll Be Amazed'
Moff Gideon actor Giancarlo Esposito teased that his character could be returning in The Mandalorian Season 3.
Dave Filoni Calls Disney+'s Ahsoka a 'Religious Experience'
Ahsoka actress Rosario Dawson recently revealed that director Dave Filoni had watched an episode of the upcoming series.
Chris Pratt Breaks Silence on MCU's New Adam Warlock Actor
Star-Lord actor Chris Pratt recently praised Will Poulter, the actor who plays Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Doctor Strange 2's Black Bolt Actor Hopeful for MCU Future
Black Bolt actor Anson Mount recently expressed interest in returning to the MCU despite his character's death in Doctor Strange 2.
Jessica Jones Actor Addresses Potential Marvel Comeback Amid Return Rumors
Benjamin Walker, who played Erik Gelden in the Jessica Jones Netflix series, recently expressed his wishes to reprise his role in the MCU.
Kevin Feige Addresses Why Young Avengers Is Missing From MCU Phase 5 & 6 Slate
Following Marvel Studios' Hall H Comic-Con panel, Kevin Feige was asked about the absence of a Young Avengers announcement.
Why Doctor Strange’s Wong Appears In She-Hulk's New Trailer
Benedict Wong from Doctor Strange made an appearance in the latest She-Hulk trailer.
Daredevil Born Again: Kingpin Actor Reacts to Returning In Disney+ Reboot
Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio recently took to social media to react to the announcement of Daredevil: Born Again.
Will Harry Styles Return in MCU’s Phase 5? Marvel Boss Teases Future
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased the future of Harry Styles' Eros at San Diego Comic-Con.
Doctor Strange 2: Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Captain Carter Death
What-If...?'s director spoke about what version of Captain Carter will be seen in the animated MCU series, and it not who fans may think.
Darth Vader Originally Won Obi-Wan Kenobi's Final Battle (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview with The Direct, Obi-Wan Kenobi writer Stuart Beattie talked about the original plans for Darth Vader.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Writer Reveals Commander Cody's Scrapped Role (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview with The Direct, Obi-Wan Kenobi writer Stuart Beattie revealed that early versions of the project included Commander Cody.
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Killed Off Reva In Original Script (Exclusive)
Obi-Wan Kenobi writer Stuart Beattie revealed the original plans for Reva's character in an exclusive interview with The Direct.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie Trilogy Was Planned Before Disney+ (Exclusive)
Stuart Beattie, a writer on Obi-Wan Kenobi, revealed in an exclusive interview with The Direct that the project was originally planned as a film trilogy.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Theory Explains How Reva Will Survive
After Reva's encounter with Darth Vader in Episode 5 of Obi-Wan Kenobi, what role will she play in the finale?
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 Just Canonized 14 Jedi from Star Wars Legends
An Easter egg from Obi-Wan Kenobi contained the names of more than a dozen Jedi from Star Wars Legends.
How Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Big Finale Cameo Sets Up Season 2
Now that the finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ has been released, what are the possibilities for Season 2?
Spider-Man's SILK Spin-off Show Receives Promising Update
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller recently gave promising news on their upcoming Silk series.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Theory Reveals the Dark Future of the Jedi Tombs
Obi-Wan Kenobi found a Jedi Tomb in Fortress Inquisitorius. Here's why the Empire could be holding the bodies of fallen Jedi.
James Gunn Gets Candid About MCU Canon Struggles In Guardians of the Galaxy 3
James Gunn talked about the difficulties of the MCU canon ahead of the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Doctor Strange 2: New Disney+ Streaming Date Breaks MCU Record
Following a 47-day exclusive run in theaters, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be available to stream on Disney+ on June 22.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 Teases the True Fate of Grand Inquisitor
Episode 3 of Obi-Wan Kenobi suggests the Grand Inquisitor is dead. What will happen moving forward and how will it affect the canon of Star Wars Rebels?
Star Wars Visions Reveals Major Change for Season 2
Season 2 of Star Wars Visions has been confirmed and will release in Spring 2023. Volume 2 will also expand upon the series' cultural influences.
Obi-Wan Kenobi's Flea Cameo Keeps One Fun Star Wars Tradition Alive
Flea, the bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers, made an appearance in the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Theory Explains How Grand Inquisitor Will Return
The Grand Inquisitor was shockingly attacked by Reva in Episode 2 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Due to his role in Rebels, here is how he survives.
Watch: How Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Suit Got Replaced By CGI In No Way Home
A video breaking down the VFX in Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed how the Integrated Suit was fully CGI.
First Mandalorian Season 3 Footage Released at Star Wars Celebration
The first official teaser for Season 3 of The Mandalorian was released exclusively as Star Wars Celebration.
Star Wars: Non-Canon EU Influences Confirmed for Disney+ Acolyte Show
The Acolyte showrunner and writer Leslye Headland recently teased that there will be influences from Star Wars' E.U. in the upcoming show.