Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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: New Concept Art of Bruce Wayne & Green Lantern Meeting Revealed
Zack Snyder teased the final scene of Zack Snyder's Justice League with concept art of Green Lantern.
Thor 4: Chris Pratt Teases How Avengers: Endgame Rivalry Plays Into Chris Hemsworth Sequel
Chris Pratt teased the rivalry between Star-Lord and Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Loki Producer Teases Confrontation Between Villain & Loki
Loki head writer Michael Waldron teased the imminent confrontation between Loki and the evil Loki variant.
Justice League Star Jason Momoa Gets Candid About 4-Hour Snyder Cut
Jason Momoa shared details about his experience with Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Finds Its She-Hulk Villain In Jameela Jamil
Marvel Studios has reportedly cast Jameela Jamil in She-Hulk as the villainous Titania.
Anthony Mackie Really Wanted To Crash Tom Hiddleston's Loki Lectures
Multiple MCU stars joked about not being able to attend the Loki masterclass hosted by Tom Hiddleston.
Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Admits CGI Yoda Didn't Really Work In Prequels
Ewan McGregor looked back at his experience with the Yoda puppet on Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Anthony Mackie Reveals How Long He Wants To Play Captain America
Anthony Mackie set his MCU timeline at another six to eight years playing Captain America.
Black Widow: New IMAX Poster For Scarlett Johansson Movie Released
IMAX released a new poster for Marvel Studios' Black Widow featuring Scarlett Johansson's White Widow costume.
Thor 4: Tom Hiddleston Says He Can't Wait For Matt Damon's Return as Loki
Tom Hiddleston shared details on his experience with the play scene in Thor: Ragnarok.
Doctor Strange 2 Actress Reveals How She Deciphered Her Secret Marvel Role
Xochitl Gomez described her audition process for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
MCU Writer Confirms What Actually Happened Between Doctor Strange & Christine Palmer
Doctor Strange writer C. Robert Cargill revealed the status of Christine Palmer's relationship with Doctor Stephen Strange.
Marvel Pokes Fun at Scarlett Johansson's Fighting Pose With Hilarious New Black Widow Scene
Florence Pugh helped to release a new clip from Marvel Studios' Black Widow on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Aquaman 2 Star Teases How the Sequel Will Be Better Than Original Movie
Patrick Wilson shared his excitement for James Wan's work on Aquaman 2, which begins shooting in a month.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Responds To Rumors About Dwayne Johnson's SnyderVerse Hopes
Zack Snyder aditted that he would love Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Black Adam being included in the Snyderverse.
Drax Creator Thinks Dave Bautista Could Be Recast In the MCU
Comic writer Jim Starlin echoed Dave Bautista's sentiments about possibly being recast after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
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