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.
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Nathan Johnson's Latest The Direct Articles
Darkseid-Like Villain Rumored to Appear In DC Films' Blue Beetle
A recent rumor suggested that Lady Styx will be the main villain of DC's upcoming Blue Beetle film.
New Star Wars Celebration 2022 Poster Highlights Darth Vader, Grogu & More
An official poster for Star Wars Celebration has been released leading up to the 4-day event that will take place in May.
DC Titans Director Debunks Season 4 Episode Count Rumor
Season 4 of Titans was confirmed to be 12 episodes in length, despite a rumor that it would only be eight.
Star Wars Just Made Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Love Life Even More Tragic
Kiersten White, the author of the upcoming novel, Star Wars: Padawan, revealed that Satine Kryze was the only love interest Obi-Wan Kenobi ever had.
Taron Egerton Says He's Ready for Marvel Role Amid Wolverine Rumors
Actor Taron Egerton responded to rumors of him portraying the MCU's Wolverine, and expressed interest in a role within the franchise.
Watch: Disney+ Reveals New Trailer Promoting The Mandalorian Universe
Disney+ recently revealed a new trailer that promotes both seasons of The Mandalorian as well as The Book of Boba Fett.
MCU Leak Reveals a Skrull, Police Car & More on Disney+'s Secret Invasion Set (Photos)
A recent Secret Invasion set leak revealed a Skrull and different filming locations for the upcoming Disney+ series.
Marvel Reminds Fans About Scarlet Witch's Avengers Villainy After Doctor Strange 2 Trailer
Marvel UK's Instagram account shared photos from Avengers: Age of Ultron when Wanda Maximoff got inside the minds of the Avengers.
Tom Hiddleston’s Loki Receives Special New Avengers Funko Pop
Funko officially unveiled a new glow-in-the-dark Loki Pop! from 2012's The Avengers.
New LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Video Reveals 10 Versions of Luke Skywalker
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga recently released 10 different playable versions of Luke Skywalker that will be in the upcoming game.
Rejected Star Wars Prequel Idea Gets Brought to Life In Boba Fett Finale (Photos)
It was recently revealed that the new Scorpenek droids in the finale of The Book of Boba Fett were actually taken from Attack of the Clones' concept art.
X-Men Star Kodi Smit-McPhee Forced to Turn Down New Marvel Role
Kodi Smit-McPhee, who played Nightcrawler in X-Men: Apocalypse, was reportedly offered the role of Chameleon in Sony's upcoming Kraven the Hunter movie.
Boba Fett Finale Easter Egg Secretly Teases Cad Bane's Return
After Cad Bane's fatal encounter with Boba Fett, a subtle clue suggests that the bounty hunter may still be alive.
Rosario Dawson Hopeful for Ahsoka & Cad Bane Crossover
Ahsoka actress Rosario Dawson reacted to the live-action debut of Cad Bane in The Book of Boba Fett and hopes that their characters can "work" together.
Boba Fett's Order 66 Flashback Explained: Who Saved Baby Yoda?
The latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett featured a flashback of Grogu at the Jedi Temple during Order 66.
Star Wars Might've Already Spoiled Baby Yoda's Jedi Decision
A previous canon Star Wars comic book revealed that Ben Solo was Luke Skywalker's first student, possibly hinting at Grogu's return to the Mandalorian.
MCU Set Video Teases Nick Fury's Explosive Action In Disney+'s Secret Invasion
A leaked set video showcases an explosion on-set of Secret Invasion at Piece Hall in England.
Boba Fett Episode 5 Features Cameo From Luke Skywalker Actor
Max Lloyd-Jones, the actor that played Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian, returned to Star Wars in the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett.
Kingpin's Deleted Hawkeye Scene Revealed (Photos)
Leaked images from Disney+ showcase deleted scenes of a young Maya Lopez interacting with Kingpin.
Eternals Just Broke the MCU's Disney+ Viewership Record
Eternals has reportedly been streamed in 2 million households on Disney+, setting the record for most views in a film's first five days on the platform.
Ms. Marvel Star Praises MCU's Kamala Khan Actress
Rish Shah, an actor in the upcoming Ms. Marvel series, recently praised Kamala Khan actress Iman Vellani by calling her "fearless."
Justice League Star Ray Fisher Uses Avengers: Endgame Joke to Call Out Joss Whedon
Ray Fisher recently responded to Joss Whedon's comments defending himself against allegations of abuse on the set of Justice League.
Lucasfilm Exec Debunks Star Wars: Knights of Ren's Leaked Trailer
Pablo Hidalgo, a creative executive at Lucasfilm, recently claimed that the leaked Knights of Ren trailer is fake.
Shang-Chi Update Reveals Bruce Banner's Mystery Location In Post-Credits Scene
Weta VFX supervisor Sean Walker recently revealed that Bruce Banner was in his lab during Shang-Chi's post-credits scene.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals New Poster Featuring Emotional Peter Parker
Sony Pictures Mexico recently released a new official Spider-Man: No Way Home poster to celebrate the film still performing at the top of the box office.
The Mandalorian Director Explains Inaccuracies With Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Design
Director Dave Filoni revealed how Ahsoka's design in The Mandalorian was different from her animated appearances in The Clone Wars and Rebels.
Hawkeye's Jeremy Renner Reveals the Best Part of Joining Marvel
Hawkeye actor Jeremy Renner recently reflected on his time in the MCU up until this point, highlighting the relationships he has built along the way.
New Eternals Photos Reveal Best Look at Harry Styles' Marvel Costume
An Instagram post from Eternals actor Gemma Chan features a behind-the-scenes look at Harry Styles in full costume as Eros.
Mandalorian Season 2 Character Makes Surprise Return In Book of Boba Fett
Peli Motto, a character introduced in The Mandalorian, made a cameo appearance in the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett.
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.
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.
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.
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.