Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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 articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange, worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, and contributed to Agents of Fandom as a writer, interviewer, and podcast guest. He also began writing at MovieWeb in early 2026.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager; he later went 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 (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Mike Colter Got Exactly What He Wanted With Luke Cage's Return - Except One Thing
Something did not go according to plan for Mike Colter's long-awaited MCU return as Luke Cage.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Breaks Tom Holland’s 9 Year Spidey-Suit Rule
Spider-Man: Brand New Day does something new with Tom Holland's Spider-Man suit that has never been seen before in his MCU solo films.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Recast Henry Because Actor Gus Turner Lacked A Certain Skill, According to Apple TV+ Series' New Star Grant Feely
Ted Lasso Season 4 features a new star playing the titular coach's son, which happened for one specific reason.
Jean Grey’s MCU Powers Are Perfect, Except For 1 Issue That Will Become A Big Problem In Avengers Movies
While Jean Grey's MCU debut delivered on multiple levels, it may cause some issues moving forward.
Marvel Studios Officially Recasts 1 Historic Superhero Actor as Major Villain
One of Marvel's biggest superhero actors is taking on another role on Disney+.
Marvel Studios Unleashes Historic Villain For 2027's Netflix Crossover Event
Disney+ will go in a direction never seen before for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, one of its upcoming 2027 MCU streaming shows.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirms Thrawn Will Battle 1 Major Character From Star Wars' Original Trilogy
One classic original character from the first Star Wars trilogy is reportedly set to return in 2027.
Avengers: Doomsday Now Includes 7 Recast Superheroes
Several Avengers: Doomsday characters will be played by actors stepping into other stars' roles.
3 Iconic Superman Scenes That David Corenswet Did Better Than Henry Cavill
While Henry Cavill's Superman had a massive impact on DC fans, David Corenswet's movie made a few improvements.
Did Spider-Man Brand New Day Introduce MCU’s First Spider-Woman? Cindy Moon’s Silk Explained
Marvel Studios might have just introduced Silk, a Korean-American female Spider-Man, in Bruce Banner's class in Spider-Man Brand New Day.
Mahershala Ali Officially Calls It Quits On MCU’s Blade
After years of questions and production in limbo, Mahershala Ali's Blade seems to be officially off the table for the actor.
Disney+ Announces Spider-Man: Brand New Day Special Will Only Be Available For A Limited Time
Disney+ confirmed that a new special on Spider-Man: Brand New Day will not be streaming forever.
Ryan Reynolds Confirms His Deadpool Avengers: Doomsday Stunt References Jean Grey
Ryan Reynolds made a hilarious X-Men reference on social media to the costume he wore to this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
HBO's Harry Potter Series Officially Brings Back 7 Hogwarts Professors From the Movies
HBO's new Harry Potter show will bring back plenty of professors first seen in both the Sorcerer's Stone movie and book.
James Gunn's DCU Is Officially Bringing Back 1 Key SnyderVerse Hero
One major DC hero from Zack Snyder's DC Universe will be back in action under James Gunn soon.
Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Debuts New Gray Costume & Crashes Avengers: Doomsday SDCC Panel
Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool returned to action in the real world for a special moment at San Diego Comic-Con.
Marvel Studios Confirms 6th MCU Movie Releasing After Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday will be far from the end for Marvel Studios during its dominant run in theaters.
New 'Avengers Doomsday' Photos Reveal The Latverian Witch As Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Return Theories Spread Online
Marvel Studios shared a look at a supposedly new Avengers: Doomsday character at San Diego Comic-Con.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Daredevil Connection Is More Important Than We Thought
Daredevil may have a larger role in the MCU's next Spider-Man movie than anyone expected.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Unveils First Look at Its Top-Secret Character
One of the most hidden characters in Spider-Man: Brand New Day just came into the spotlight.
Is The Odyssey Movie In IMAX 70MM Worth It? Official Comparison Of Every Theater Format (35MM, Dolby & More)
The Odyssey is being presented in 6 official viewing formats in theaters, but which is best for you?
Avengers: Doomsday Officially Unveils New Logo For Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom
The next Avengers villain, Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, is being featured in new merchandise for the movie, and fans should be excited about it.
Ryan Reynolds Reportedly Wants These 3 Big X-Men Heroes In 'Deadpool 4'
The MCU's Deadpool star reportedly has his sights set on a trio of big characters to bring into his next solo movie.
Marvel Unveils A First Look At Lady Deathstrike’s Second Major 2026 Appearance
Lady Deathstrike will be back for her second 2026 Marvel project after her recent return.
James Gunn’s DCU Officially Casts Its First Flash Character
The DCU cast a character for an upcoming TV show who's tied to the legacy of the Scarlet Speedster.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Finally Fulfills a 34-Year Villain Promise With The Brood
X-Men '97's use of the Brood makes good on a promise that was made before the jump into the new millennium.
X-Men’s Beast Ditches His The Marvels Look For Avengers: Doomsday In First Official Redesign Photos
Beast will look different in Avengers: Doomsday than what fans last saw from him in his first MCU movie.
Marvel Studios Confirms Historic Netflix Crossover In Phase 6's Next Movie
Marvel's Netflix story will be integrated into the greater MCU more fully than ever before in Phase 6.
Disney+ Releases Historic Spider-Man Special Featuring New Brand New Day Footage & All Three Spider-Men
Marvel Studios just released Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man on Disney+, featuring new Brand New Day shots, plus Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Spider-Verse 3 Will Officially Include 3 Types of Villains
Sony Animation's third Spider-Verse movie will have no shortage of powerful villains for Miles Morales and co. to fight.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Partners With 12 Major Brands For Movie Promotion (McDonalds, Little Caesars, PUBG & More)
Over a dozen major brands are helping promote Marvel and Sony's next solo Spider-Man movie.
Wednesday Season 3 Will Officially Bring Back Multiple Werewolf Characters
Werewolves will play a major role in Wednesday when Netflix's hit Addams Family spin-off comes back.
Report: Robert Pattinson Won't Return In DC's Next 2 Batman Movies
The next two Batman movies will not feature the most recent live-action Bruce Wayne.
Ahsoka Season 2 Just Confirmed Its 6 Main Jedi
Half a dozen Jedi warriors will make their way back into action in Ahsoka Season 2.
Avengers: Doomsday Has Become Too Big For Everyone's Own Good
Here's how Marvel Studios may be trying to go too big with its next major Avengers team-up movie.
Avengers: Doomsday's Main Protagonist Has Now Been Revealed - And He's Not The Main Character Of Marvel Studios' Previous 4 MCU Avengers Movies
While Doctor Doom is the main villain in Avengers: Doomsday, the film's primary hero will be a new but familiar face.
Disney Animation Studios Confirms Its 2nd Ever Movie Trilogy In Its 100 Year History
Disney Animation will deliver a third movie in one of its franchises, a feat that has happened only once before.
X-Men ’97 Just Set Up Its Most Powerful Villain Yet, Onslaught, In Season 2 Episode 1
One of the most powerful villains in X-Men history may be on the way into X-Men '97 on Disney+ soon.
Another Netflix Daredevil Actor Teases Their MCU Return For Born Again Season 3
A Marvel Netflix star with ties to Foggy Nelson could be on their way back to the MCU for Daredevil: Born Again's next season.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Runtime Reportedly Revealed
The runtime for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day should have many quite excited.