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 worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, also writing/podcasting with Agents of Fandom.
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 (@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
New Hawkeye Trailer Spoils Florence Pugh's Appearance
The latest Hawkeye teaser gave Black Widow's Yelena Belova her comic-accurate Thunderbolts look.
Why Benedict Cumberbatch Avoided Spider-Man: No Way Home's Full Script
Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that he didn't read the entire script for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Marvel Reveals How Elizabeth Olsen Will Look In Doctor Strange 2
Elizabeth Olsen's full look as the Scarlet Witch from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness appeared in leaked images.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Stunning Life-Size Statues at Shopping Mall (Photos)
A Hong Kong mall set up a massive display promoting Spider-Man and Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Hawkeye: Jeremy Renner Reacts to That Big Ant-Man Easter Egg
Jeremy Renner shared his excitement about the Ant-Man-connected arrow in Episode 3 of Hawkeye.
Doctor Strange Star Surprised By Harry Styles' Marvel Cameo
Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch was in the dark about Harry Styles' casting in Eternals.
Disney Reveals 11 Spoilery Photos From Hawkeye's New Episode
Disney released 11 official still images and screencaps from Episode 3 of Hawkeye.
Amid Michael Keaton's Batman Revival, Danny DeVito Comments on His Return Hopes
Danny DeVito expressed a desire to reprise his Penguin from 1992's Batman Returns.
Kingpin Star Vincent D'Onofrio Excites Hawkeye Fans With Cryptic Photo
Fans shared their thoughts on Vincent D'Onofrios latest cryptic tweet about Hawkeye.
The Flash: Kiersey Clemons Reveals Why Filming the Movie Was 'Weird'
Kiersey Clemons explained how weird it's been to film The Flash for Warner Bros.
Hawkeye Almost Featured Hilarious Callback to Ant-Man's Avengers: Endgame Battle
Hawkeye writer Tanner Bean revealed an item that almost made it into the black-market auction in Episode 1.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Ticket Mania Leads to Fist Fight at Theater (Video)
Fans at a Mexican movie theater broke out into a fight over tickets for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Hawkeye TV Writer Explains Clever West Coast Avengers Easter Egg
Hawkeye writer Tanner Bean explained the West Coast Avengers Easter Egg from Episode 2,
Tom Holland Warns of Heavy Violence In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Tom Holland teased new fighting styles and fight scenes in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Zendaya & Tom Holland's Kiss Gets Interrupted In New Spider-Man: No Way Home Teaser
New footage from Spider-Man: No Way Home showed Tom Holland's Peter and Zendaya's MJ going in for a kiss.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Poster Includes Captain America: Civil War Costume
Sony Pictures' India division shared two new posters for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Hawkeye Video Combines Avengers Movie Scene With Kate Bishop Flashback
A fan made a video combining clips of Hawkeye's fight against the Chitauri from Hawkeye and The Avengers.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Pre-Sales Crashing Ticket Websites
Movie theater websites worldwide crashed due to fan demand for Spider-Man: No Way Home tickets.
Marvel Celebrates Chris Evans' Captain America With New Shield Timeline
Marvel showed the official journey for Captain America's shield in the MCU.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Reported Runtime Revealed
Spider-Man: No Way Home's runtime was revealed to be one of the longest in the MCU's history.
Watch: Disney+ Changes Marvel Icon For WandaVision's Release
Disney+ updates their Marvel logo to include the black & white Marvel introduction as a tribute to WandaVision.
Doctor Strange 2 Star Reveals Two Types of Scenes Are Being Reshot
Benedict Cumberbatch explained the goal of the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reshoots.
Star Wars Reveals Status of Gina Carano's Mandalorian Spin-off
Rangers of the New Republic was confirmed to be put on hold for Lucasfilm.
Paul Rudd Would've Appeared In Hawkeye If Director Had His Way
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas revealed that he wanted to include Ant-Man in the Disney+ series.
Guardians of the Galaxy Director Confirms MCU Canon Status of New Disney Ride
James Gunn confirmed whether or not the Guardians of the Galaxy ride in Epcot would be MCU canon.
Spider-Man's Tom Holland Confesses Feelings for Zendaya: 'I'm In Love'
Tom Holland expressed his happiness in his relationship with Spider-Man co-star Zendaya.
Every Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Scene In Chronological Order (Prediction)
The Direct predicts the sequential order of every shot revealed in the first two trailers for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Jeremy Renner Says He'll Never Watch Avengers: Endgame Again
Jeremy Renner confirmed that Avengers: Endgame will be a one-time watch for him.
Marvel Releases 12 Spoilery New Photos from Eternals Movie
Marvel Studios released a dozen official images from the latter part of Eternals.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Update Reveals Disappointing Emma Stone & Kirsten Dunst News
Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone's appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home were denied.
Hawkeye Director Reveals How Much Time Has Passed Since Avengers: Endgame
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas confirmed the show will take place two years after Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Adorable New Footage of Zendaya & Tom Holland
A TV spot for Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed new footage of Tom Holland's Peter Parker and Zendaya's MJ.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Rumor Reveals Spoilery Details About Surprise Villains
Ms. Marvel was rumored to feature ClanDestine and NICE as its main villains.
Marvel Casts Da 5 Bloods Actor Delroy Lindo In New Blade Movie
Delroy Lindo joined the cast of Marvel Studios' Blade in an undisclosed role.
Jeremy Renner Reveals Original Avengers Actors Still In Close Contact
Jeremy Renner confirmed that he and his Avengers are still close with each other after Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Acts Confused About Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's Trailer Removal
Tom Holland appeared to hold back asking about Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in a Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer reaction video.
Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka: Rumored TV Release Window Revealed
Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka series was rumored to release on Disney+ in Spring 2023.
Doctor Strange 2 Delays Reportedly Caused Major Spider-Man: No Way Home Plot Changes
The MCU's schedule shift forced Spider-Man: No Way Home to change its story.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Confirms Iron Man Tech Theory
The second Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer showed Doc Ock stealing Peter Parker's Iron Spider suit.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Recalls Scary First Encounter With Green Goblin's Willem Dafoe
Tom Holland looked back on his first meeting with Willem Dafoe on the set of Spider-Man: No Way Home.