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
Avengers 5: Major Marvel Star Confirms His Surprising Doomsday Absence
One of the MCU's biggest superheroes will be absent from Avengers: Doomsday.
The Bad Shepherd Movie's Unexpected Ending Explained
Some are still confused about the ending of The Bad Shepherd, particularly about Sidney's identity.
Henry Danger Movie's Big Captain Man Twist Explained
The OG Dangerverse superhero made an unexpected appearance in the Henry Danger movie.
Where Is Beast Games' Island? Location In Real Life, Revealed
Is the island on Beast Games a real place, and does it actually have a moat around it?
Marvel Studios Announces 9 MCU Actors Cast In 'Marvel Zombies'
Some fan-favorite MCU actors are reprising their roles for Marvel Zombies on Disney+.
Scarlett Johansson's MCU Return In This Upcoming Movie Is Looking Very Likely
There wouldn't be a better time for Scarlett Johansson's MCU return than Avengers: Doomsday.
The Baxters Season 4's Disappointing Update Has Me Upset With Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video may be canceling The Baxters for one frustrating reason.
Beast Games: Meet Michael, 'Grammy Award Winner' & Player 453 - 5 Things To Know About Him
Did Beast Games competitor Michael Robert House actually win a Grammy?
American Primeval Season 2's Release Prospects Get Optimistic Update from Producer
American Primeval's executive producer gave fans some good news about the show's future.
Bridgerton Season 4: Phoebe Dynevor Addresses Daphne Return Prospects
Daphne actress Phoebe Dynevor revealed her status for Bridgerton Season 4.
Here's Why Rick Loses His Hand In The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Rick Grimes made a life-altering decision in Episode 1 of his Walking Dead spin-off.
Captain America 4 Runtime Is Much Shorter Than Expected
Captain America: Brave New World is one of the shortest MCU movies ever.
Squid Game: Who Is Guard 44? Kai Cenat Cast Listing Explained
Fans were shocked to hear who played Guard #44 in Squid Game Season 2, but was the casting real?
Captain America 4 Gets Concerning Script Update
Captain America: Brave New World may have too many cooks in the kitchen.
3 More Upcoming Marvel Movies Now at Risk of Cancellation
Some upcoming Marvel movies may not see the light of day following a recent report.
All 5 Upcoming 'Stranger Things' Seasons & Spin-offs Releasing Soon
The Stranger Things universe will be expanding more than fans think in the coming years.
Does Camila Die in Fake Profile? Her Season 2 Fate Explained
After Fake Profile Season 2's shocking ending, many are wondering if the show's main character survived.
Yellowstone Actor Shares Cryptic Season 6 Tease Amid Cancellation Concerns
One major Yellowstone actor recently claimed the show may continue with more seasons.
Do The Traitors Sleep In the Castle? Show Host Reveals the Truth
With the new season of The Traitors premiering, many wonder if the contestants actually sleep in the castle.
Meet Patrick Ball from The Pitt: 4 Things to Know About Dr. Langdon Actor
Max debuted a new series called The Pitt which features actor Patrick Ball.
Chicago Fire: Does Cruz Survive? His Fate Addressed by Star
The latest episode of Chicago Fire left Cruz's fate up in the air, leaving many to wonder if he will return.
Here's Why Hulk Hogan Got Booed Out of WWE Raw on Netflix
Hulk Hogan got booed out of the building at Monday Night Raw and many want to know why.
Marvel Studios Reveals How It's Going to Fix Its TV Shows
Marvel Studios has a specific plan to fix all of its Disney+ TV shows.
Judy Greer 'Begged' for 1 Major Upgrade to Her Ant-Man Character (Exclusive)
Judy Greer wanted to appear in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania in a major way.
Wheel of Time Season 3: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know
The Wheel of Time's epic return for Season 3 is just around the corner.
Here's How Priscilla Shirer's Twin Sister Scenes In The Forge Got Filmed
Priscilla Shirer filmed scenes as two different characters in The Forge.
Nosferatu 2024 Movie Plot: All Spoilers & Summary Breakdown
Robert Eggers brought to life a terrifying remake of a classic horror movie that is over 100 years old.
Nosferatu: Bill Skarsgard's Horrifying Count Orlok Face Reveal Explained (Photos)
Fans knew Bill Skarsgard's look as Count Orlok would be horrifying, but many didn't expect him to look like that.
1923 Season 2 New Trailer Just Confirmed These 5 Major Plot Details
Fans know some of what to expect from 1923 Season 2 thanks to its newest teaser.
Star Wars: Who Is Pokkit? Skeleton Crew Actress & Character Details
Skeleton Crew Episode 5 introduced a new but mysterious character to the Star Wars universe.
Blue Bloods' Finale Will NOT Be the Last Episode of the Franchise After All (Confirmed)
Fans will be able to return to the world of Blue Bloods even after the series ends.
Yellowstone Season 6 Get Discouraging Update (Report)
Will Yellowstone release a new season, or is the story just moving forward in spin-offs?
The Floor Season 2 Winner Just Got Crowned: Here's Everyone Who Won & Lost
The Floor Season 2 is officially over, meaning fans know who won and lost the game show.
Jon Snow Spinoff Gets Surprising Update After Show Was Seemingly Cancelled
A previously canceled Game of Thrones sequel may be back on the table.
Yellowstone Season 5's Finale Just Revealed Carter's Ultimate Fate
Carter got one of the happiest endings he could have asked for in Yellowstone.
Is Yellowstone Season 5's Finale the Last Episode of the Series? Here's What We Know
Fans still don't know if Yellowstone is continuing with Season 6 or not.
Who Dies In Yellowstone Season 5: Every Character Death from Parts 1 & 2
A lot of people met sticky ends in Yellowstone Season 5, including some of the main characters.
Yellowstone: Here's Why Each of the Main Characters Hate Jamie
It is nearly impossible to find a character hated by their family more than Jamie Dutton.
Yellowstone Season 5 Finale Cast: Every Special Guest Star Who Appears
Yellowstone Season 5 wrapped up in epic fashion as it brought back some familiar faces.
1923 Season 2's Release Breaks a Frustrating Streaming Record
1923 Season 2 is already setting records, but not in a way that fans will be pleased with.