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
Justice League: Zack Snyder Says WB Is Keeping Him In the Dark About Snyder Cut's Performance
Zack Snyder revealed that he hasn't heard anything from Warner Bros. after the Snyder Cut's debut.
Loki Writer Was 'Terrified' About Complexity of Disney+ Show
Kate Herron and Michael Waldron spoke about some of the scarier parts of developing Loki on Disney+.
Marvel Star Reveals How Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther Inspired MCU's Shang-Chi
Simu Liu praised the late Chadwick Boseman as an inspiration for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Jokes About Doctor Strange 2 & Mandalorian Connections
Jeff Loveness spoke about the bonds forming between the MCU's writers and directors.
Anthony Mackie Gives Heartwarming Speech About New Captain America Status
Anthony Mackie came to the opening ceremonies for Avengers Campus to introduce the park's Captain America.
Shazam 2: First Teaser Trailer Highlights Funny Zachary Levi Moment
David F. Sandberg teased the very first look at 2023's Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
Loki: Multiple Love Stories Teased For Tom Hiddleston Series
Michael Waldron teased the potential romance between Loki and Mobius in Disney+'s Loki.
She-Hulk Disney+: First Photo of Mark Ruffalo on Marvel Set Revealed
Set photos revealed the first look at Mark Ruffalo in Marvel Studios' She-Hulk.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Teases Thrills of Benedict Cumberbatch Sequel: 'It's a Ride'
Doctor Strange 2 co-writer Michael Waldron spoke of the sequel being an action-heavy movie similar to Indiana Jones.
Disney Showcases 10 Marvel Movies In New Trailer For Avengers Campus
The opening ceremony for Avengers Campus included a montage of clips from eleven MCU projects.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Video Game Announcement Teased For This Month
Jason Schreier revealed that more information on the Guardians of the Galaxy video game will come at E3 2021.
Brie Larson, Mark Ruffalo & More Marvel Stars Celebrate Avengers Campus Opening
Kevin Feige and multiple MCU stars took part in the opening ceremony for Avengers Campus.
MCU Writer Admits Loki Is an Ass
Michael Waldron spoke about Tom Hiddleston's Lok being an ass in the new Disney+ series.
Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Shares New Photo of Tom Holland Playfully Flipping Off the Camera on Set
Zendaya shared a picture of Tom Holland on social media to celebrate his 25th birthday.
The Suicide Squad Leak Reveals Runtime of James Gunn's DC Movie
The Suicide Squad was rumored to have a final runtime of two hours and 13 minutes.
WandaVision: Kathryn Hahn Reveals Hidden Reason Why Agatha Spent So Long In Westview
Kathryn Hahn looked back at her portrayal of Agatha Harkness in Marvel Studios' WandaVision and recalls how long she waited to reveal herself.
Black Panther Actor Sterling K. Brown Speaks on Possible Marvel Return
Sterling K. Brown revealed that he would be honored to return as N'Jobu in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
WandaVision Originally Featured Darcy's Grandma Following Avengers: Endgame's Blip
Jac Schaeffer revealed an abandoned plot line in WandaVision in which Darcy Lewis' grandmother was blipped.
How Benedict Cumberbatch Helped Elizabeth Olsen's Nervousness About Doctor Strange 2
Elizabeth Olsen spoke about Benedict Cumberbatch's support for her work in WandaVision ahead of the Doctor Strange sequel.
Black Widow Director Teases Heavy Russian Music In Scarlett Johansson Movie
Black Widow Cate Shortland praised composer Lorne Balfe on his score inspired by Russian themes.
Loki: New TikTok Ad Shows Off 4 Versions of Tom Hiddleston's Marvel Character
A TikTok ad teased four of Tom Hiddleston's outfits from the Loki Disney+ series.
Netflix's Sandman: Casting Critics Get 'Zero F*cks' Response From Creator Neil Gaiman
Sandman creator Neil Gaiman admitted that he "gives zero f***s" about complaints over casting for the series.
Avengers: Age of Ultron: New Shot of Chris Evans & Hayley Atwell Revealed In Throwback Photo
Photographer Jay Maidment shared behind-the-scenes images of Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell from Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Scarlett Johansson & Florence Pugh Make Funny Faces In New Black Widow Selfie With David Harbour
David Harbour shared a behind-the-scenes image of the cast of Marvel Studios' Black Widow
Justice League: Warner Bros. Reportedly Didn't Understand Flash's Time Travel Scene
Snyder Cut VFX Supervisor DJ Des Jardin discussed the Speed Force scene from Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Disney Delays 2 Upcoming Marvel Studios Movies
Marvel Studios delayed the release dates for two of its upcoming unannounced movies.
Black Panther Star Danai Gurira To Return as Okoye In Marvel Disney+ Spin-off
Danai Gurira was reported to return as Okoye in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and an unspecified Disney+ series.
Kumail Nanjiani Teases his Superpowers in The Eternals, Saying His Character Would Beat Deadpool
Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani teases that Kingo could beat Deadpool in a bar fight.
Kit Harington Comments on Status of The Eternals
Kit Harington gives an update to the status of The Eternals in a new video on Twitter.
Fantastic Four: John Krasinski Reflects on Marvel Casting Hype & Hopes
John Krasinski spoke about the fancasts for him as Reed Richards in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four.
Loki Director Reveals the Biggest Challenge of Creating the Tom Hiddleston Disney+ Show
Kate Herron and Tom Hiddleston discussed Loki's backstory building up to his appearance in the Loki Disney+ series.
The Suicide Squad: New Art Shows Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, Sylvester Stallone's King Shark, More
DC Comics released ten variant covers featuring characters from 2021's The Suicide Squad.
Sony Reportedly Approached Brad Pitt To Play Spider-Man Villain Kraven
Sony was revealed to be looking at names like Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves for Kraven the Hunter before the casting of Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Shazam 2 Director Teases Zachary Levi's New Costume While Confirming Production Start
David F. Sandberg teased the beginning of production for Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
Zack Snyder Wants To Do Dark Knight Returns Movie But Without Henry Cavill & Ben Affleck
Zack Snyder revealed that he would love to do a "Dark Knight Rises" movie separate from the DCEU.
Marvel's Eternals: Superpowers & Abilities of Gemma Chan's MCU Hero Revealed
Gemma Chan explains what drew her to play Sersi in Marvel's Eternals, as well as her powers in the MCU movie.
Justice League: David Thewlis Acts Confused About His Snyder Cut Cameo
David Thewlis joked about his new look as Ares in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Eternals: Marvel Calendar Leaves Out Angelina Jolie on Front Cover
A Twitter leak teased the main cast of Marvel Studios' Eternals in full costume.
MCU: First Look at Marvel's New Deaf Superhero, Echo, Revealed By Hawkeye Set Photos
Set photos and videos from Hawkeye show the first look at Alaqua Cox as Echo.
MCU: Sony Rumored To Want More Character Crossovers With Marvel Studios
Sony wants to keep the door open for more potential crossovers with the MCU in the future.