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
Spider-Man 3: Why Tom Holland Loves Working With Zendaya & Jacob Batalon On Marvel Movies
Tom Holland speaks on how much he loves reuniting with Jacob Batalon and Zendaya on the set of Spider-Man 3.
Salma Hayek's MCU Hero Is the Only One Who Can Talk To Guardians of the Galaxy's Celestials
Salma Hayek reveals that Ajak will have the ability to speak with Celestials in Marvel Studios' Eternals.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Image of Ben Affleck's Knightmare Batman Revealed
Zack Sndyer takes to Vero to tease a new image of Knightmare Batman from the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
WandaVision: Mephisto Leak Debunked By Manufacturer
The Diamond Select Toys company debunks the viral picture of the rumored Mephisto toy from WandaVision.
WandaVision Creator Reveals Why Avengers: Endgame Event Was Used For Recent Episode
WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer details the reasoning behind Maria Rambeau's death in the Disney+ show.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Gets R-Rating For HBO Max Release
Zack Snyder's director's cut of Justice League officially receives an R rating from the MPAA.
WandaVision Star Teases Importance of 'Missing Person' From Latest Episode
WandaVision star Randall Park gives a non-answer when asked if the missing person he's investigating will play into the show's greater plot.
WandaVision Creator Reveals Why Series Could Never Be a Movie
WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer explains why WandaVision wouldn't have worked as a movie.
WandaVision Star Thinks Jimmy Woo Avoided Thanos' Snap Due To Card Trick
Randall Park reveals that he really learned the card trick in WandaVision himself, indicating that it may be what saved Jimmy Woo from Thanos' snap.
WandaVision: Paul Bettany Jokingly Tells Young Fans To Stop Watching Marvel Show
Paul Bettany takes to Twitter and hilariously tells teens to stop shoveling snow and start watching WandaVision.
Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland Shares Set Photo of Himself In Costume With Brother
Spider-Man 3 star Tom Holland takes to Instagram to share a picture of himself and his brother, Harry, from the set.
WandaVision: Fan Video Syncs Avengers: Endgame Snap With Disney+ Scene
A fan-made video on Twitter shows Bruce Banner’s snap and Monica Rambeau’s return at the same time.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms Change For Ray Fisher's Cyborg
Zack Snyder emphatically confirms that Ray Fisher's Cyborg will not say "boo-yah" in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Hawkeye: Jeremy Renner Reps SHIELD Gear In New Marvel Set Photo
MCU veteran Jeremy Renner takes to Instagram to share an update from the set of Disney+'s Hawkeye.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Bruce Wayne-Centric Opening Scene With New Image
Zack Snyder takes to social media to share an image from the opening of the Snyder Cut.
WandaVision Star Elizabeth Olsen Says Her Transition To Doctor Strange 2 Is 'So Earned'
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen describes how this show is helping her gain a new appreciation for the Scarlet Witch.
WandaVision: New Episode Brings Brie Larson's Voice Back to the MCU
Episode 4 of WandaVision begins with audio from 2019's Captain Marvel as Monica Rambeau returns to life.
Thor 4: Sam Neill Teases Potential Appearance In Chris Hemsworth's Marvel Movie
Sam Neill seems optimistic that he will make a return to the MCU in 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder.
WandaVision Brings Back MCU Company First Seen In The Incredible Hulk
Episode 4 of WandaVision includes a news clip from WHIH World News, an MCU regular dating back to 2008's The Incredible Hulk.
WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen Becomes Most Popular Celebrity on IMDB
Six actors from Marvel Studios' WandaVision are in IMDB's top 100 most popular actors.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Set Photo Hints at Aunt May Subplot
A new leak reveals that Marisa Tomei's Aunt May will be working with FEAST in Spider-Man 3.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Very Committed To His DC Vision & Actors, Says Joker Star
Jared Leto heaps praise upon DCEU director Zack Snyder for his commitment to his vision and his actors.
Black Panther 2: Michael B. Jordan Wants To Return as Marvel Villain
Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan would return to the role of Killmonger for the sequel if Marvel Studios asked him to.
Avengers Director Joss Whedon Really Wanted Private Parts on Paul Bettany's Vision
WandaVision star Paul Bettany reveals that Joss Whedon inintially wanted Vision to have a penis in Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Teases CGI-Heavy Action In Tom Holland Movie
Zendaya speaks on her progress for filming on Spider-Man 3 and reveals that MJ is "on the run" in her third MCU adventure.
Marvel's Black Panther 2 Once Again Using Wakanda Bible For Production
Ryan Coogler confirms that Hannah Bealcher will return as the production designer for Black Panther II, as will her 500-page "Black Panther Bible."
WandaVision Opener Shows Huge Mistake with Paul Bettany's Vision
WandaVision episode includes a mistake where Paul Bettany's human arm is visible as Vision.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Ray Fisher Hypes Up Press Tour For HBO Max Release
Ray Fisher takes to social media to reveal his intent to join the promotional tour for the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
WandaVision Star Reveals Next Episode Will Shift Perspectives
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen teases big things ahead for Episode 4 of WandaVision.
WandaVision: Disney+ Reveals Translation of Wanda's Lullaby
Wanda Maximoff's Sokovian lullaby in WandaVision Episode 3 connects directly to Monica Rambeau's superpowers.
Did WandaVision Alter Scenes Due To MCU Delays? Marvel Showrunner Responds
The showrunner for Marvel Studios' WandaVision plays coy on whether scenes were reworked in the Disney+ show due to its release coming before other Phase 4 projects.
WandaVision: Disney Officially Reveals Images From Episode 3
Marvel and Disney release six new still photos from Episode 3 of WandaVision, entitled "Now In Color."
MCU Producer Teases More Multiverse Stories After Doctor Strange 2
Marvel CCO Kevin Feige reveals that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is only the beginning of the multiverse in the MCU.
Anthony Mackie Comments on Marvel's Master Plan For MCU's Phase 4
Anthony Mackie teases that he knows more than most about Phase 4 of the MCU, but refuses to reveal anything.
WandaVision: Disney+ Gives Official Titles To Marvel Show's First Two Episodes
The official Disney+ page for WandaVision now includes episode titles for the MCU's first streaming show.
WandaVision Actress Teases More Appearances For Her MCU Supporting Character
Debra Jo Rupp teases she may be around for more than the first two episodes of Marvel Studios' WandaVision.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Darkseid's Armor Revealed By Official Merch
The DC Comics Shop reveals the first images of Darkseid in full gear on the first official merchandise from the Snyder Cut.
Watch: Tom Holland Plays Peter Parker For Disneyland's New Spider-Man Attraction
Tom Holland shares a first look at the new Spider-Man ride set to arrive in Disney's California Adventure.
Chris Evans Reflects on 'Emotional' Captain America Mjölnir Scene In Avengers: Endgame
Chris Evans gets emotional looking back on audience reactions to Cap lifting Mjolnir in Avengers: Endgame.
Avengers: Endgame's Post-Credits Scene Would've Teased WandaVision
Paul Bettany reveals that Avengers: Endgame originally had a tag that revealed Vision to be alive before WandaVision.