Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also working as an assistant editor and content creator for the site.
Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and also served as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts as part of the class of 2013.
Richard can be found on Twitter at @RichardNebens sharing his latest article from The Direct, cheering on his sports teams, giving his best attempts at comedy, or hyping up the latest epic movie or TV show's arrival.
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Richard Nebens's Latest Stories
Foggy Alive? Daredevil Born Again Official Post Alludes To Foggy Nelson’s Resurrection
The team behind Daredevil: Born Again just put a major death into question...could Foggy really be alive?!
Twilight Saga 6: The New Chapter Movie Demand Has Now Hit an All-Time High Due to This New Taylor Lautner-Starring Concept Trailer
Twilight fans are itching to see more from the fantasy franchise after a concept trailer revisited the hit story.
DC Studios’ Green Lantern Series Adds Stranger Things & P-Valley Stars To Cast
The cast of DC Studios' Lanterns just added another two new cast members alongside Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler.
Ironheart Disney+ Photos Showcase Riri’s New Iron Man Suit
New photos showed fans what to expect from the MCU's Ironheart series.
Daredevil: Born Again Might Have Just Introduced The MCU’s 11th Young Avenger
Another possible candidate for the MCU's Young Avengers may have been teased in Daredevil: Born Again.
Farmer Wants a Wife 2025 Cast - Meet the People In Season 3 (Pictures)
Farmer Wants a Wife is back in 2025 with an intriguing new cast of characters searching for love.
Jason Momoa Hints At Lobo’s Exciting DCU Future, Despite Small Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow Role
According to Jason Momoa, his time with the DC Universe is going to be anything but short.
Bridgerton Season 4 Gets Promising New Release Window Projection
A new update from the Bridgerton Season 4 set may hint at an idea for its release timeframe.
Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 Cast: Every Guest Star (Pictures) - Elizabeth A. Davis, Camila Rodriguez & More
The brewing battle between Daredevil and New York's underbelly heats up as Born Again reaches its halfway point.
Superman 2025 Runtime Report Reveals One Of James Gunn’s Longest Movies Ever
James Gunn's Superman reportedly will not be a short outing when it finally hits theaters.
Spider-Man Beyond the Spider-Verse Gets Official Finalized Logo
The final chapter of Sony's Spider-Verse trilogy now has some new imagery attached to it.
Iron Man’s Gwyneth Paltrow Stokes Marvel Return Possibility: “I May.... We’ll See”
Tony Stark's secretary-turned-wife Pepper Potts, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, might not be done with the MCU after all.
Daredevil: Born Again Accidentally Spoils Muse's Identity Twist
Daredevil: Born Again fans may now have an idea of who will be seen behind Muse's white mask.
Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 Teases Punisher’s Debut, "Sic Semper Systema" Meaning Explained
A new tease for Daredevil: Born Again's next episodes sets up a thrilling return for an MCU fan-favorite: the Punisher.
Netflix Marvel Defender Changes Tune On MCU Return After Daredevil Born Again Success
Mike Colter turned some heads with his most recent comments on potentially returning to the MCU as Luke Cage.
911: Why Eddie Diaz Left the Show as a Regular in Season 8, Explained by Star
Eddie Diaz actor Ryan Guzman shared new insight into why Eddie Diaz is away from 911 for now.
Chicago Fire Confirms the Return of [Spoilers] to Firehouse 51
Chicago Fire is now confirmed to bring one surprising character back into the fray before long.
This New 2025 Superman Movie Early Review Is Exactly What DC Fans Want to Hear
A recent screening of James Gunn's Superman came with some promising news for DC diehards.
New Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Photo Will Anger Tom Holland's Spider-Man
Spider-Man might be in some serious trouble thanks to a new update from the set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Grace Caroline Currey & Virginia Gardner Comment on Possible MCU & DCU Return | SDCC: The Cruise (Exclusive)
Fall stars Ginny Gardner and Grace Caroline Currey speak on their movie and much more during Comic-Con: The Cruise!
Daredevil: Born Again's EXACT Time Jump from Netflix Show Gets Confirmed by Showrunner
Now that the Defenders Saga is officially MCU canon, the specifics of the MCU timeline have gotten a little murky.
James Gunn's Next DCU Project Will Be 'Connected' to 2025's Superman (Confirmed)
According to James Gunn, his Superman movie will have at least some influence on the next DC project he creates.
Marvel Studios Announces Its First-Ever Yearly Disney+ Show
One Marvel Studios Disney+ show is now confirmed to be an annual tradition for the MCU.
911 Show Confirms Maddie's Fate Amid Departure Concerns
911 just put Maddie Buckley in yet another challenging storyline as her fate comes into question.
Here's Why a Kraven The Hunter 2 May Never Release, But Hope Remains For Kraven's Marvel Future
Following Kraven the Hunter's release in 2024, the real mystery is whether a sequel could be in the cards.
Marvel’s New Thunderbolts Team Is WAY Stronger Than The MCU Movie’s Version
Marvel Comics has a new version of the Thunderbolts with an insane level of power.
Snow White 2025 Movie Cast Gets Officially Announced — All 22 Main Actors Revealed
The confirmed cast of actors and their roles for Disney's latest live-action remake, Snow White, was revealed.
Marvel Studios Announces Its 3rd MCU Disney+ Special
Marvel Studios is ready to deliver its third-ever special presentation, the first since 2022.
Avengers Doomsday Directors Tease MCU Disney+ Series Heroes Joining Avengers 5 & 6
According to Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo, their next films could include some big names from Disney+.
New 'Jack the Ripper' Movie Demand Reaches New High Thanks to Benedict Cumberbatch Mystery Film Fan Poster Going Viral
A Jack the Ripper poster with Benedict Cumberbatch on it has viewers wondering if the movie is real.
Spider-Man Actor Addresses ‘Woke’ Comments After Online Backlash
After seemingly calling his new MCU show "woke," Marvel's Spider-Man voice actor addressed the controversy.
New Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Video Spoils 1 Kingpin Reveal
New information from the set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 confirms one major development for the Kingpin.
The Voice 2025 Cast: All Contestants Remaining In Season 27 (Photos)
Dozens of singers hope to become the next big thing in Season 27 of The Voice.
1 Unsurprising X-Men Actor Returning for Avengers: Doomsday Movie (Report)
Avengers: Doomsday reportedly has at least one major X-Men star included in its massive cast.
Simu Liu Confirms His Next MCU Project (And It's Releasing This Year)
Simu Liu spoke on 2025 marking the first time fans have seen his Shang-Chi in four whole years.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts Drops a Big Hint About One MCU Hero’s Unfortunate Fate
One Marvel character may not be in for a good time after the latest look at Thunderbolts*.
Spider-Man Confirmed to Appear In 5 Upcoming MCU Movies & Shows
Spider-Man's future in the MCU is secure, with multiple Marvel Studios appearances soon.
Invincible Season 4 Gets Official Status Update as Season 3 Concludes (Exclusive)
As fans demand more Invincible, its creator gave The Direct an intriguing new update on Season 4.
Daredevil: Born Again Confirms Vanessa's Uncomfortable Secret That She Hid from Kingpin
Daredevil: Born Again's mention of Adam is raising eyebrows about who is in Vanessa Fisk's past.
911 Show Says Goodbye to Fan-Favorite Character
911's cast might be a bit lighter in the near future, with one character's departure making headlines.