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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Reportedly Casting Parent Characters
A new casting call is likely looking for Marc Spector's parents in the Moon Knight Disney+ series.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Spoilery Trailer Reveals Big Moments With Darkseid & Joker
A new TV spot released with spoiler-filled footage from Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Avengers: Endgame: Anthony Mackie Describes Emotional Moment Learning About Captain America Scene
MCU stars Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie reveal when they found out the ending to Avengers: Endgame.
Chris Evans' Elder Captain America Status Will Be Addressed In Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige spoke on the impact of Captain America's absence in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, including if he will be referenced in the show.
WandaVision Creator Was Initially Disappointed By Accurate Fan Predictions
Jac Schaeffer takes a look back at fan theories from WandaVision and how they felt to hear during the show's run on Disney+.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Rotten Tomatoes Score Beating Aquaman, Man of Steel
Zack Snyder's Justice League comes in at a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Spoils Big Finale Plans For DCEU Movies
Zack Snyder reveals what his plans would have been for future Justice League movies within the DCEU if he hadn't left the franchise.
Black Widow: New Set Photos Show Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh & David Harbour
Sixteen new images release showing off behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' Black Widow.
WandaVision: New Concept Art Images Show Monica, Westview SWORD Base & More
Five new concept art images from WandaVision have been unveiled in Marvel Studios’ Assembled on Disney+.
WandaVision: Marvel To Reveal Jimmy Woo's Missing Person In Future MCU Project
WandaVision director Matt Shakman teases that the Jimmy Woo's missing person from "Episode 4" is still out there in the MCU.
Marvel Congratulates Avatar On Taking Avengers: Endgame's Box Office Crown
Marvel Studios congratulates the team behind Avatar after the movie surpassed Avengers: Endgame for the highest-grossing film of all time.
Marvel's WandaVision: What You Need To Know Before Watching (Character Catch-up)
From Scarlet Witch to Monica Rambeau, catch up with every MCU character set to appear in Marvel's WandaVision on Disney+.
Deadpool 3: Zazie Beetz Addresses Potential MCU Future
Zazie Beetz hasn't been asked to reprise her role as Domino in Deadpool 3, but she would love to do it if given the opportunity.
DC Confirms Batgirl & Zatanna On-Screen Titles, Reveals Two Dozen Superhero Logos
Two dozen new logos are revealed for DC properties from the AT&T Investor Day meeting.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan & Anthony Mackie Suit Up on New Marvel Covers
Two new promotional images for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier have been released in Empire Magazine covers.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Sneaks Batman Villain Easter Egg on Deathstroke Costume
The Deathstroke costume from Zack Snyder's Justice League features a Ra's Al Ghul Easter Egg.
WandaVision Cut More of Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Backstory
WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer discusses more backstory for Agatha Harkness revealing how and when she arrived in Westview.
Gwyneth Paltrow Says She Would Return To Marvel on One Condition
Gwenyth Paltrow would be open to returning to the MCU in a more limited role.
Black Panther 2 Director Describes Chadwick Boseman Loss as Profound and Professional Challenge
Black Panther II director Ryan Coogler describes Chadwick Boseman's death as the hardest challenge he's ever had to deal with professionally.
Elizabeth Olsen Says Doctor Strange 2 Honors WandaVision's Story
Elizabeth Olsen and Jac Schaeffer talk about how Wanda Maximoff's journey will continue from WandaVision into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
WandaVision: Kevin Feige Wanted Fans To Realize Wanda's Terrible Actions
The staff behind WandaVision confirm Kevin Feige's intentions to give this series a sad ending for Wanda Maximoff.
MCU Actor Claims The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Fan Theories Will Rival WandaVision's
MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre teases how big fan theories will be for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Scene Features Sebastian Stan Comedy
A new TV spot for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier features Sam Wilson teasing Bucky Barnes via his Redwing drone.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier References Doctor Strange In New Trailer
A recent TV ad for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier namedropped Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Scenes of Joker & Darkseid Released In Trailer
Zack Snyder released a new 30-second trailer for his ct of Justice League featuring Darkseid, Joker, and more.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Steppenwolf Battles Atlanteans In New Clip
The promotional tour for Zack Snyder's Justice League continues with a new clip from the movie featuring Steppenwolf in Atlantis.
WandaVision Finale Teases Anti-Mutant Stance In MCU
The end of WandaVision "Episode 9" could set up some heavily anti-mutant feelings within the MCU.
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.