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
Will Shang-Chi & Katy Become Romantic? Simu Liu & Awkwafina Respond
Simu Liu and Awkwafina teased the future of Katy and Shang-Chi's relationship after Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Doctor Strange Movie Writer Shares His NSFW Reaction to Marvel's What If Show
The writer and director of Doctor Strange shared their praise for Episode 4 of What If...?.
Shang-Chi: Marvel Spoils Appearance of Doctor Strange Movie Location In New Trailer
A new trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings highlights Wong and the Abomination, as well as another spoiler-y detail of the film.
Marvel's Blade Director Breaks Silence on Reboot, Teases Mahershala Ali's Character
Director Basam Tariq confirmed that he will be the director for Marvel Studios' Blade.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: Doc Ock Wife Actress Responds to Marvel Return Joke
Spider-Man 2 actress Donna Murphy denied her reported return as Rosie in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Kevin Feige Spoils Shang-Chi Post-Credits Scene Detail With 'Avengers Initiative' Comparison
Kevin Feige teased what to expect in the post-credits scene of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Superman & X-Men Filmmaker Richard Donner Passes Away
Former Superman director Richard Donner passed away at the age of 91.
Spider-Man 3: Clever Easter Egg Connects to Zendaya's Homecoming Scenes
The first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home held an MJ Easter Egg from Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Thor 1 Nearly Featured Chris Hemsworth Singing This Classic Marvel Theme Song
A collectible item listing revealed that Marvel had plans for the star of Thor to sing in a scene.
Shazam 2 Director Shares 2 New Photos to Celebrate Wrap on Filming
David F. Sandberg confirmed that filming is officially complete on Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
Marvel's Avengers Reveals New Black Panther Suit Inspired By Chadwick Boseman's MCU Costume
Crystal Dynamics unveiled plans for an MCU Black Panther costume in Marvel's Avengers.
Disney+ Iron Man Spinoff, Ironheart, To Have Less Episodes Than WandaVision
Aaron Couch posted on Twitter that Marvel Studios' IronHeart will begin filming its six-episode run on Disney+ next month.
Avengers: Endgame Producer Teases The Blip's Impact on New York City
Hawkeye on Disney+ was teased to feature a post-Avengers: Endgame New York City.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Reveals Promising New Plot Synopsis After Trailer Debut
Marvel and Sony released the official synopsis and cast for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Ezra Miller's Flash Movie Is Not Really a Comic Book Movie, Claims Cinematographer
The cinematographer of The Flash explained why he's not looking at the film as a comic book movie.
Black Panther 2 Set Photos Reveal Scene With Iron Man Character Riri Williams
A leak from the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever showed new images of Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams.
Ant-Man 3: Recast Cassie Lang Actress Kathryn Newton Shares New Photos From MCU Training
Kathryn Newton shared a training update for her work as Cassie Lang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3: Scenes With Childlike Aliens Teased by New Casting Call
New character descriptions were released in a casting call for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Black Panther 2 Photos Reveal Letitia Wright & Danai Gurira as Shuri & Okoye on Set
New set photos revealed a look at Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright from the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Did Marvel Just Spoil a Major Shang-Chi Death In New Trailer?
A new spot for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings potentially spoiled the death of the Death Dealer.
Marvel Boss Addresses MCU Fantastic Four Casting Strategy
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige gave insight into the casting process for Fantastic Four.
How Loki Avoided Repeating Avengers: Infinity War's Dusting Effects
A VFX supervisor from Loki explained how they made pruning look different from the dusting in Avengers: Infinity War.
Black Panther 2: New Set Video Reveals Motorcycle & Sports Car Action Scene
Set video from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever revealed a chase scene between a sports car and a motorcycle.
Eternals Villain Explained: Who Is Entangling Angelina Jolie's Marvel Hero In the New Trailer?
The new trailer for Eternals featured Angelina Jolie's Thena facing off against the movie's villain, Kro.
Shang-Chi Runtime Officially Clocks In Longer Than Spider-Man: Far From Home
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was revealed to have a run time of 2 hours and 12 minutes.
Iron Man 3's Ben Kingsley Breaks Silence on Marvel Return in Shang-Chi
Ben Kingsley confirmed his return as Trevor Slattery/the fake Mandarin in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Disney Announces Surprise Episode of Marvel Studios Legends Ahead of Shang-Chi Release
A new episode of Marvel Studios: Legends was confirmed to arrive preceding Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Black Panther 2: Why Chadwick Boseman Wanted Variant T'Challa to Impact MCU Sequel
Kevin Feige discussed Chadwick Boseman's passion for T'Challa Star-Lord in What If...?.
Elizabeth Olsen Teases Major Changes to Scarlet Witch In Doctor Strange 2 vs. WandaVision
Elizabeth Olsen teased big changes coming for Wanda Maximoff in the Doctor Strange sequel.
Avengers: Infinity War's Thanos Moment Receives Hilarious Nod In New Episode of What If
A fan found a hilarious Thanos Easter egg in Episode 1 of Marvel Studios' What If...?.
Marvel's Eternals: Kit Harington Speaks on Harry Styles Cameo Rumors and MCU Hero
Kit Harington addressed the rumors of Harry Styles appearing in Eternals while discussing his experience with Marvel Studios.
Marvel Studios & Star Wars' Next Big Event May Have Just Been Announced
Disney CEO Bob Chapek teased a major event coming on the two-year anniversary of Disney+'s debut.
Ant-Man Actor Casts Doubt on Return to Paul Rudd's Marvel Franchise
Bobby Cannavale cast doubt on a return as Paxton in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Black Widow: New Deleted Scene Images Leak Online Ahead of Digital Release
Images from the nine deleted scenes in Black Widow leaked online ahead of the film's digital release.
WandaVision's Writing Team Held 'Healthy' All-Nighters to Finish the Elizabeth Olsen Series
WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer revealed that she and her team pulled all-nighters to make the Disney+ show happen.
New MCU Trailer Twists Iconic Captain America: The First Avenger Scene For Disney+'s What If
A new spot for What If...? shows how Peggy Carter becomes Captain Carter during Project Rebirth.
Marvel's She-Hulk Disney+ Show Adds Jennifer Walters' Best Friend In Actress Ginger Gonzaga
Ginger Gonzaga is joining the cast of Marvel Studios' She-Hulk on Disney+, although her role is unconfirmed.
DC Producer Teases Justice League Sequel or Reboot on the Way
Warner Bros. producer Charles Roven revealed that a Justice League sequel is still a few years away from being made.
Will Marvel Studios Make Hulu Shows Soon? Exec Comments on Possibilities
Hulu executive Jordan Helman teased the possibility of producing MCU content with Marvel Studios.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Writers Collaborated With Loki Producer While Working on MCU Project
Loki head writer Michael Waldron revealed that he was in contact with the writing team from Spider-Man: No Way Home regarding the multiverse.