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
Marvel's Eternals: Angelina Jolie & Richard Madden's Superhero Relationship Teased In New Merch
New merchandise revealed for Marvel Studios' Eternals teases multiple relationships between the film's leading characters.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier Almost Included The Punisher Star Ben Barnes
Ben Barnes revealed that he almost played a role in Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Reflects on 'Absurdity' & 'Darkness' of Marvel Show
Elizabeth Olsen revisited Marvel Studios' WandaVision and explored some of her favorite moments from shooting the Disney+ show.
James Gunn Confirms Another Guardians of the Galaxy Project He'll Soon Be Filming
James Gunn revealed that he will be filming scenes for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot in Disney World.
Sebastian Stan Teases True Feelings on Bucky Arm Removal With New Falcon and Winter Soldier Photos
Sebastian Stan and his stunt double pose on Instagram with Bucky Barnes' vibranium arm from Episode 4 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Jason Momoa's Aquaman 2 Casts Pilou Asbaek In Mystery DC Role
Pilou Asabek has joined the cast of Warner Bros.’ Aquaman 2 in an undisclosed role.
Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman Receives Touching Tribute on Oprah-Produced Queen Sugar
Queen Sugar included a touching tribute to Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman in its latest episode on OWN.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Sneaks Darkseid Easter Egg Into Army of the Dead Trailer
Zack Snyder included a Darkseid Easter Egg in the trailer for his newest movie, Army of the Dead.
Thor 4: Chris Hemsworth 'Trains' His Son In New Video From Marvel Set
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky share images of Hemsworth training with his son on the set of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Cinematographer Responds To All That Slow Motion
The cinematographer for Zack Snyder's Justice League expands on his teams use of slow-motion in the HBO Max movie.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Mystique and Other X-Men Referenced on Official MCU Website
Marvel Studios releases a Madripoor website, which includes multiple Marvel Comics Easter Eggs.
Batman v Superman Writer Argued With Studio About Lex Luthor Ending
Batman v Superman writer Chris Terrio reveals that Batman was originally going to brand Lex Luthor at the end of the movie before he went against the idea.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan Shares Fun Set Video From Plane-Jumping Scene
Sebastian Stan shares a video of Instagram of himself and Anthony Mackie jumping out of a plane for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision Creator Teases Scarlet Witch & Vision's Future Together
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer teases the potential for more of Vision and Wanda's relationship in the MCU's future.
Deadpool 2 Actor Reveals He Lost Audition To Be MCU's Shang-Chi
Lewis Tan spoke about not getting the role of Shang-Chi while also praising Simu Liu as he prepares for the role.
Justice League: Unused DeSaad Concept Art Channels Star Wars & Original Design
An early piece of concept art for DeSaad from Zack Snyder's Justice League takes inspiration from all-time great villain Darth Vader.
Spoiler Review - Falcon and Winter Soldier: The Plot Thickens With Surprise Characters In Episode 3
The Direct breaks down the action, drama, and plot twists from "Episode 3" of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Justice League: Unused Concept Art Gives Steppenwolf a Human-Like Face
Concept artist Jerad Marantz shows an early image of Steppenwolf with a more human face from Zack Snyder's Justice League.
MCU: 15 Best Post-Credits Scenes, Ranked From WandaVision To Iron Man
The Direct ranks the MCU's top mid and post-credits scenes after the end of WandaVision.
Justice League: New Superman, Darkseid & More Funkos Revealed From Snyder Cut
Multiple new Funko Pops! from Zack Snyder's Justice League are now available for pre-order.
Justice League Star Amber Heard Shares New Set Video of Mera Costume Antics
Amber Heard shares a behind-the-scenes look at her costume from Justice League in her 1000th Instagram post.
Sebastian Stan & Anthony Mackie's Improvised Scene In Falcon and Winter Soldier Revealed
Amy Aquino revealed that her scene with Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was mostly improvised.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier Actor Becomes #1 Most Popular Celebrity on IMDB
Six stars from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier are included in IMDB's Most Popular Celebs List.
Batman v Superman: Henry Cavill Gets New IMAX Poster For Special Re-Release
Three new motion posters debut on Instagram to promote the remastered edition of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Sebastian Stan Shares Funny Set Photos From Brutal Scene In Falcon and Winter Soldier
Sebastian Stan shares a funny look from the set of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Justice League: Green Lantern's Death Scene Was Changed For R-Rated Snyder Cut
The effects team for Zack Snyder's Justice League reveals how Green Lantern's death scene was changed for the R-rating.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Young Darkseid Design Revealed In New Concept Art
The concept artist for Zack Snyder's Justice League showcases images of young Darkseid and Steppenwolf.
The Batman: Gotham Spin-off Showrunner Teases Bad Cops In HBO Max Series
Gotham PD showrunner Joe Morton takes to Twitter to tease that the upcoming DCEU adventure won't have any good cops.
Marvel's Thor 4: Jaimie Alexander Heads To Sydney For Lady Sif Return
Jaimie Alexander posts a selfie from a flight to Syndey, Australia, nearly confirming that she will appear in Thor: Love and Thunder
Marvel Announces Avengers: Endgame & Other Avengers Movies For Shakespeare Adaptation
Marvel's website announced the arrival of William Shakespeare's Avengers: The Complete Works, which will recreate all four Avengers movies in the style of Shakespeare.
WandaVision: Alternate Design For Vision's Corpse Room Revealed
A WandaVision concept artist shared a look at Vision inside SWORD from "Episode 8" of the MCU series.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan Set Photo Shared By Co-Star Miki Ishikawa
Miki Ishikawa shows her gratitude for her experience on Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel Director Wanted Less Guns In Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Kari Skogland speaks on her process of incorporating fight sequences into ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.’
Justice League: Ray Fisher Criticizes WarnerMedia Comments Following Snyder Cut Release
Cyborg actor Ray Fisher continues his tirade against Warner Bros. after a recent interview with WarnerMedia CEO Ann Sarnoff.
Thor 4: Jaime Alexander Suggests She's Finished Filming Chris Hemsworth Movie
Jaimie Alexander indicates that she's finished her filming on Thor: Love and Thunder.
Justice League: Warner Bros. Boss Reacts To SnyderVerse Fan Movement
WarnerMedia CEO Ann Sarnoff confirmed that there are no immediate plans to continue the Snyderverse within the DCEU.
Justice League Snyder Cut: New Set Footage Shows Ben Affleck's Batman & Joe Magniello's Deathstroke
IGN releases a nearly six-minute-long behind-the-scenes video detailing the making of Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam: Leaked Set Photos Tease Ancient Tomb
New set photos from the DCEU's Black Adam tease a sort of ancient tomb being built for the solo movie.
Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn Death Scene Was Planned For Justice League 2
Zack Snyder discusses some of what he would have brought to future Justice League sequels.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Evidence Points To Young Avengers' Patriot Joining Marvel Show
A new Instagram Story confirms the casting of Elijah Richardson in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, lending more credence to the arrival of the Young Avenger, Patriot.