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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Reminds Fans to Stay for 8 MCU Post-Credits Scenes
Marvel Studios celebrated post-credits scenes from eight movies in the MCU's Infinity Saga.
Shazam 2 Director Shares Hilarious Reaction to HBO Max Release Suggestion
Shazam! 2 director David F. Sandberg reacted hilariously to a theory suggesting his sequel should be an HBO Max release.
New Doctor Strange 2 BTS Photos Show Danny Elfman Scoring the Music
Danny Elfman shared images of him working on the score for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Photos Reveal Best Look Yet at Andrew Garfield's Suit
Andrew Garfield's stand-in shared images of Garfield's full Spider-Man suit in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Ex-Doctor Strange 2 Director Open to Return for Third Movie
Scott Derrickson shared that he would be open to directing another Marvel movie.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Artist Disappointed That His Scenes Got Cut
Concept artists from Spider-Man: No Way Home expressed disappointment for a moment that got cut from the final battle.
Kingpin Actor Reveals How Much Weight He Gained for Hawkeye
Vincent D'Onofrio shared details about his weight gain process for the role of Kingpin.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Explain Why Green Goblin Became the Main Villain
A writer on Spider-Man: No Way Home shared how the Green Goblin became the movie's main villain.
Andrew Recalls 'Hilarious' Spider-Man Moments Filming With Tobey & Tom
Andrew Garfield shared memories of funny moments from the production of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Star Wars: Boba Fett Actor Teases the Finale's Big Surprise
Temuera Morrison teased a big surprise coming in the final episode of The Book of Boba Fett.
Andrew Garfield Teases Spider-Man Future After No Way Home
Andrew Garfield hinted that he would be open to playing the role of Spider-Man again after Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Jessica Chastain Open to Marvel Return Under Certain Conditions
Jessica Chastain shared an interest in playing a villain in the MCU, but there’s a catch.
Bill Murray Announces His Marvel Cinematic Universe Debut In Ant-Man 3
Bill Murray confirmed that he will be in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Spider-Man 3: Set Photo Shows Beaten-Up Tom Holland With Zendaya & Others
A new set photo from Spider-Man: No Way Home features Tom Holland, Jacob Batalon, and Zendaya.
Disney Spotlights Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek & More Actors for Eternals Oscars Campaign
Disney and Marvel started the "For Your Consideration" campaign for Eternals at the 2022 Academy Awards.
Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 4 Fan Campaign Kicks Off
Fans pushed for Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 4 to trend on Twitter during Spider-Man: No Way Home's theatrical run.
Sebastian Stan Unsure About Bucky's MCU Future
Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan shared his thoughts on Bucky Barnes' MCU future.
Gal Gadot Reveals When Wonder Woman 3 Likely Starts Filming
Gal Gadot shared a production timeframe for Warner Bros' Wonder Woman 3.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Just Made MCU Disney+ History
Spider-Man: No Way Home's post-credit scene just made MCU history with its Disney+ connection.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Artist Imagines Tom Holland In Venom Suit (Photos)
A concept artist from Spider-Man 3 and Venom 2 shared a mock image of Tom Holland's Spider-Man interacting with Venom.
She-Hulk Set Photo Reveals Mo-Cap Suit for Disney+ Hero
She-Hulk star Ginger Gonzaga shares a BTS image of Tatiana Maslany in her She-Hulk mo-cap suit.
New Doctor Strange 2 Merch Spotlights Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch
New promo images showed Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Marvel's Eternals Director Reacts to Poor Reviews
Eternals director Chloe Zhao urged fans to watch the movie when it arrives on Disney+ to see if its Rotten Tomatoes rating is deserved.
Thor 4: Tessa Thompson Looks Gorgeous in New Valkyrie Armor (Photo)
A leaked seflie from Tessa Thomson showed the Valkyrie costume from Thor: Love and Thunder.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Actor Never Even Stepped Foot on Set
Spider-Man: No Way Home's VFX supervisor confirmed one actor who was never on set for the movie.
Hawkeye Composer Reacts to Backlash Over Post-Credits Scene
The lyricist behind "Save The City" addressed the backlash of that post-credits scene from Marvel Studios' Hawkeye.
Hawkeye Video Reveals Deleted Scene of Jack In Jail
Marvel shared a new look at Tony Dalton's Jack Duquesne from the Disney+ show Hawkeye.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Designer Opens Up About Tobey & Andrew VFX Challenges
Spider-Man: No Way Home's VFX supervisor shared the process behind differentiating the look of all three Spider-Men next to each other.
Kingpin Actor Shares Hopes for Daredevil's Vanessa Return
Vincent D'Onofrio expressed hope for Vanessa Fisk to return to the MCU alongside his Kingpin.
Benedict Cumberbatch Rocks a Ponytail In New Doctor Strange 2 Image
A toy listing for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness teases a comic-inspired "Defender Strange" version of Benedict Cumberbatch's sorcerer.
Shang Chi Star Calls for Fans to 'Please Stop' Asking Him About Next Marvel Movie
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu adamantly denied rumors about an appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Celebrates New Year's With Promo Video
Marvel celebrated New Year's 2022 with a video of Tom Holland's Spider-Man.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man Hairstyles Actually Teased Tobey & Andrew
Tom Holland's hairstyles in Spider-Man: No Way Home paid tribute to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Tom Holland Breaks Silence About Spider-Man: No Way Home's 'Brutal' Ending
Tom Holland and Zendaya shared how heartbreaking it was to see how Spider-Man: No Way Home ended.
Spider-Man Writer Explains That Venom: Let There Be Carnage Plot Hole
Spider-Man: No Way Home screenwriter Chris McKenna explained Venom's addition into the movie.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Director Confirms Which Characters Are Off Limits
Director James Gunn shared which characters aren't available to use in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writer Reveals Deleted Intros for Tobey & Andrew
The screenwriters from Spider-Man: No Way Home shared alternate ideas for Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's introductions.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writer Reveals Venom's Bigger Scrapped Role
Spider-Man: No Way Home's screenwriters explained ideas that included Venom in the movie's final battle.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Reveal Tobey Maguire's Script Requests
The Spider-Man: No Way Home screenwriters explained the process behind bringing Tobey Magurie and Andrew Garfield into the movie.
Marvel Boss Explains How Harry Potter Movies Influenced the New Spider-Man
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige compared the Spider-Man franchise to Harry Potter while discussing the young hero's age in the MCU trilogy.