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
Ms. Marvel Directors & Kevin Feige Celebrate Directing Duo's Last Day of Filming
Billal Fallah and Adil El Arbi have indicated that their work on Ms. Marvel is finished.
WandaVision Star Explains How Vision's Ship of Theseus Scene Was Filmed
Paul Bettany expands on the Vision vs. White Vision fight in the final episode of WandaVision.
Marvel Studios' Rumored X-Men Title Would Be Special Nod To Stan Lee
A release from 2017 reveals that Stan Lee initially planned on calling the X-Men "The Mutants," which could indicate that Marvel Studios is paying tribute to the late Lee with their new project.
Elizabeth Olsen Spoofs WandaVision With Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Segment
Elizabeth Olsen and Jimmy Fallon recreate WandaVision in a new interview, using the same style of shooting that Marvel Studios did in the first seven episodes of its Disney+ show.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: All 6 Chapter Names Revealed
The Snyder Cut Twitter page reveals the titles for all six chapters of Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
WandaVision: How Scarlet Witch's Chaos Magic Could Impact Doctor Strange 2
The Direct takes a deep look at Chaos Magic and why it could play a major role in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Black Panther 2 Star Teases 'Really Exciting' Plans For Marvel Sequel
Black Panther II star Lupita Nyong'o speaks on her next MCU and how different it will be without Chadwick Boseman.
WandaVision Director Teases Doctor Strange 2 Includes Lots More of Scarlet Witch's Story
WandaVision director Matt Shakman teases that there is much more of Wanda Maximoff's story still to be told in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
WandaVision Director Says Finale Will Question Who the Real Vision Is
WandaVision director Matt Shakman teases a resolution to the Vision vs. White Vision battle ensuing in "Episode 9."
Marvel Studios Casting Michael B. Jordan-Type Actor For Captain Marvel 2
Marvel Studios is looking to cast a 20-30 year old male in a supporting role for Captain Marvel 2, likely a Michael B. Jordan/John Boyega type.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Composer Reveals Batman's New Bat Signal Theme
Junkie XL joins a YouTube interview to tease a new Batman theme from Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Thor 4: First Look at Matt Damon Returning as Loki Actor Revealed In Marvel Set Photos
Matt Damon and Luke Hemsworth appear to be returning as fake Loki and fake Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Black Widow Merch Reveals David Harbour's Red Guardian Has Own In-Universe Action Figure
Hasbro unveils two new figurines for Melina Vostokoff and Red Guardian from Marvel Studios' Black Widow.
WandaVision's Agatha Opening Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look With Set Photo
A new set photo was released showing a behind-the-scenes look at Agatha Harkness' origin story in "Episode 8" of WandaVision.
WandaVision Confirms 7 TV Sitcoms That Impacted Scarlet Witch
“Episode 8” of WandaVision explains why Wanda chose to make her reality in the style of American sitcoms.
MCU: Spider-Man 3 Casting Teases Military Presence
A new cast listing for Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals the presence of the military in Tom Holland's next solo movie.
WandaVision References Avengers: Infinity War's Thanos Snap In New Episode
References to Avengers: Infinity War and Captain America: Civil War are found in “Episode 8” of WandaVision.
WandaVision: New Photos Show Elizabeth Olsen Preparing For Westview House Scenes
Five new pictures release showing a behind the scenes look at Marvel Stufios’ WandaVision.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Will Conclude With Massive Cliffhanger
Zack Snyder teases that Zack Snyder's Justice League will end with a massive cliffhanger.
Justice League: New Snyder Cut Scene Shows Batman, Wonder Woman & More Heroes Within Mother Box
Zack Snyder releases a full two-minute clip of CGI material from Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max.
WandaVision Leak Reveals Runtime of Season Finale
A reliable Reddit scooper reveals that "Episode 9" of WandaVision will be 50 minutes long, the longest of the series.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen's New Scarlet Witch Costume Revealed In Full
A new Twitter post reveals that Wanda’s new costume is seen in the Mind Stone in “Episode 8” of WandaVision.
Spider-Man: Why Sony Was Nervous About Tom Holland's Casting as Marvel Superhero
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo look back on how the casting process ensued for Tom Holland as Spider-Man.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Releases Superman Art Highlighting DCEU Journey
Zack Snyder shares a new image of Superman's story retold in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
WandaVision Features Heartbreaking Parallel To Avengers: Infinity War Climax
"Episode 8" of WandaVision references one of the saddest moments in Avengers: Infinity War.
Spoiler Review - WandaVision: How Episode 8 Sets Up Epic Finale Using MCU History
The Direct breaks down the eighth episode of WandaVision in its weekly spoiler review.
Marvel Studios Took a Big Risk With Eternals, Says Director
Marvel's Eternals director Chloé Zhao speaks on how big of a risk Marvel Studios is taking with her movie.
Spoiler Review - WandaVision Episode 5: A Welcome Surprise?
The Direct brings a spoiler review for the fifth episode of WandaVision, filled with the evolution of Wanda and Vision's story within Westview along with the biggest twist ending of Phase 4 to date.
WandaVision DP Reveals Visual Connection To Avengers: Endgame Scenes
‘WandaVision’ cinematographer Jess Hall reveals the movies he used as inspiration when shooting the new Disney+ show.
Spider-Man: Tom Holland Says Marvel & Sony Likely Won't Disagree Again
Tom Holland appears optimistic about the potential for more Spider-Man movies in the MCU after Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Doctor Strange 2: Sam Raimi Is Making Sure WandaVision Fans Can Enjoy Movie
Marvel CCO Kevin Feige speaks on making Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness work for people who have seen WandaVision, and people who haven't.
WandaVision Season 2: Marvel CCO Addresses Future Possibilities
Kevin Feige discusses the future of the MCU, particularly in terms of planning seasons of Disney+ shows in relation to the movies.
Spider-Man 3: Official Title Teases a Lost Peter Parker
Spider-Man 3 star Tom Holland appeared on The Tonight Show to reveal the title of his third MCU solo movie.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Planning Big Hero Six Characters For MCU Debut
Marvel Studios is reportedly planning to introduce characters from Big Hero 6 into the MCU.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: 'Surprise' Superhero Cameo Revealed
The "mind-blowing" cameo set to arrive in Zack Snyder's Justice League is revealed to be Harry Lennix's Martian Manhunter.
Ms. Marvel Director Leaks Blurry Image of Kamala Khan's MCU Costume
Ms. Marvel director Billal Fallah accidentally shares storyboard images from the Disney+ show in an Instagram story.
WandaVision Theory Connects Doctor Strange Movie To Twist Ending of New Episode
A fan on Reddit theorizes that the book in Agatha Harkness’ basement in Episode 7 of WandaVision could be the Darkhold.
WandaVision: Every Major Reference To The Office and Modern Family Revealed
How Marvel Studios paid tribute to iconic 2000s sitcoms like The Office and Modern Family in Episode 7 of WandaVision.
WandaVision: Monica Rambeau Actress Addresses Superhero Status & Representation In MCU
Teyonah Parris speaks on how fortunate she is to bring Monica Rambeau to life in WandaVision.
WandaVision: Marvel Reveals More Emojis For Newest Episode
Twitter updates its emojis after Episode 7 of WandaVision premieres on Disney+.