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
Venom 2: Stan Lee Easter Egg Spotted In New Trailer
The first tralier for Venom: Let There Be Carnage included a cameo by the late Stan Lee.
Venom 2: Marvel Reveals Best Look Yet at Woody Harrelson's Carnage With New Funko Pop
Funko revealed three new Pop! figurines from Venom: Let There Be Carnage available for pre-order.
WandaVision: 12 Marvel Characters Who Could Have Surprise Cameos
Which MCU Character could have that Luke Skywalker-level cameo that WandaVision fans have been buzzing about? Here are our predictions...
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Chiwetel Ejiofor Confirms His Return
Chiwitel Ejiofor all but confirms his return to the 'Doctor Strange' sequel as he discusses how excited he is to work with director Sam Raimi.
Thor: Love and Thunder: Natalie Portman Teases 'Really Silly' Parts in Marvel Sequel
Natalie Portman describes Thor: Love and Thunder as "really silly, and funny, and great."
Natalie Portman Seems to Reveal Her Marvel Character Has Cancer in Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman teases the possibility of Jane Foster having cancer in Thor: Love and Thunder
Hailee Steinfeld & Jeremy Renner High-Res Hawkeye Set Photos Tease Plot of Disney+ Show
26 new photos from the set of Disney+'s Hawkeye show off Clint Barton, Kate Bishop, and Lucky the Pizza Dog.
Hailee Steinfeld's MCU Superhero Suit Revealed in New Photos From Marvel's Hawkeye Set
New set photos reveal the first look at Hailee Steinfeld fully suited up as Kate Bishop.
Hailee Steinfeld's Multi-Project Marvel Deal Didn't Factor Into Her Decision To Join Hawkeye
Hailee Steinfeld dives into the experience she's had signing on to play Kate Bishop, as well as if she had any doubts.
Marvel's Hawkeye: Hailee Steinfeld Possibly Teases Kate Bishop Casting With Cryptic Instagram Post
Hailee Steinfeld confirms on her Instagram page that she is playing Kate Bishop in Hawkeye on Disney+.
Marvel's Hawkeye: Hailee Steinfeld Teases 'Badass' Kate Bishop In Disney+ Series
Hailee Steinfeld discusses how excited she is to play the 'badass' that is Kate Bishop in Marvel Studios' Hawkeye.
Black Widow: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Plays Coy on Rumored Marvel Return
Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed that she can't say when her next appearance in the MCU will be.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Val Was Originally Going To Be CIA Character In Falcon & Winter Soldier
Malcolm Spellman spoke about Julia Louis-Dreyfus playing Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Why Eternals' Diversity Is Not Forced, According To Salma Hayek
Chloé Zhao and Salma Hayek spoke about Marvel's diversity and inclusion in Eternals.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Briefly Wears His Avengers Costume In New Disney+ Teaser
A new TV spot for Loki teased the return of Tom Hiddleston's costume from 2012's The Avengers.
Why Dave Bautista Thinks Marvel Studios Shouldn't Worry About Retiring Actors
Dave Bautista revealed that he isn't worried about Marvel actors retiring from their roles in the MCU.
The Flash Movie: Supergirl Actress Sasha Calle Cuts Hair For Superhero Role
Sasha Calle teased a new short haircut for her debut as Supergirl in The Flash.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Emily VanCamp Reacts To Darker Version of Sharon Carter
Emily VanCamp spoke about her new version of Sharon Carter in "Episode 3" of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Star Clarifies Karli's Relationship With Sharon Carter
Erin Kellyman spoke about Karli Morgenthau's relationship with Sharon Carter in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Star Reveals Why Sharon Carter as The Power Broker Made Perfect Sense
Emily VanCamp, Malcolm Spellman, and Zoie Nagelhout speak about Sharon Carter becoming the Power Broker in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel Studios Producer Teases Big Future For Sharon Carter's Power Broker
A producer from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier teased the potential return of Sharon Carter as the Power Broker.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan & Daniel Brühl's Improvised Scene Revealed
Helmut Zemo actor Daniel Brühl revealed that his scene playing with Sebastian Stan's chin cleft in "Episode 3" of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was improvised.
Disney+ Announces Marvel Legends Episodes For Zemo, Sharon Carter & More
Marvel Studios: Legends to add four new episodes in March, highlighting characters from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel Releases New Deleted Footage of Zemo Dancing In Falcon and Winter Soldier
Marvel released a one-hour-long video of Helmut Zemo dancing from "Episode 3" of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Star Teases Unexpected Side of U.S. Agent
Kari Skogland, Anthony Mackie, and Sebastian Stan speak highly of Wyatt Russell as he takes on the role of US Agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: What You Need To Know Before Watching (Character Catch-up)
Recaps for every character set to appear in Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
New Captain America Star Addresses Marvel Future After Falcon and Winter Soldier
MCU star Wyatt Russell teases some of what's coming for his U.S. Agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
How Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn Helped Captain America Star Wyatt Russell Prepare For MCU
Wyatt Russell revealed the advice he got from his father and director James Gunn before his debut as U.S. Agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Director Reveals Why John Walker Was Meant To Be Liked By Audiences
Kari Skogland spoke on U.S. Agent's character development through The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision Fan Spots Intriguing Detail In Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness Scene
A fan video on Reddit confirms that Agatha Harkness is behind the camera of Wanda’s interview in Episode 7 of WandaVision.
WandaVision Credits Confirm Agatha Harkness Theme's Main Singer
The WandaVision credits for “Episode 7” reveal Kathryn Hahn as the female singer on Agatha Harkness’ villain song.
WandaVision: Disney Officially Releases "Agatha All Along" Music Video
Marvel Studios officially released the Agatha Harkness theme song from WandaVision "Agatha All Along.
WandaVision's Agatha Theme Song Becomes iTunes #1 Most Popular Soundtrack
Kathryn Hahn's "Agatha All Along" hits the #1 spot on iTunes soundtrack charts after its debut in WandaVision.
WandaVision: Kathryn Hahn Reveals Touching Inspiration For Agatha Harkness
Kathryn Hahn cited her maternal grandmother as an inspiration for her portrayal of Agatha Harkness in WandaVision.
WandaVision Writer Can't Answer If Mephisto Is Agnes' Husband
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer pleads the fifth on the possibility of Mephisto showing up in the Disney+ show.
WandaVision Easter Egg Connects Kathryn Hahn's Agnes To Bewitched
Episode 5 of WandaVision included the house that served as the set for Bewitched.
WandaVision's New Episode Makes MCU Superhero History
Billy and Tommy Maximoff are the first naturally born superheroes in the MCU.
Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Reveals Best Look Yet at Himself In Costume as DC Villain
Dwayne Johnson shared an image of himself in a hooded robe from the set of Black Adam.
Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Reveals New Image of Enormous DC Movie Set
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared a set photo from Black Adam on social media.
Black Widow: Poll Reveals How Many Fans Want To See Scarlett Johansson Film on Disney+ vs Theaters
A fan poll revealed that theatrical releases are favored over streaming for Black Widow, The Suicide Squad, and Shang-Chi.