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 Studios' Reported Songbird Superhero Actress Finally Speaks Out About Her 'Idealistic' MCU Character
Using the word "idealistic," an MCU newcomer teased what to expect from her new character for the first time.
2025 Superman Movie Score Breaks a Concerning Record
As fans gear up for Superman's release, a report on the movie's score composer may be reason for some concern.
Marvel Studios Walks Back Controversial Captain America 4 Decision In Next MCU Movie
While Marvel tried something new in Captain America 4, that move will seemingly be a one-time thing.
New Fantastic Four Trailer Just Changed a Key Scene from the First Teaser
Marvel's second Fantastic Four trailer included an unexpected change in visuals for one key scene.
Only 1 MCU Actor Is Supporting Jonathan Majors After His Marvel Firing
Jonathan Majors still has at least a little support in from the MCU family following his exit from the franchise.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Include 1 Deadpool & Wolverine Actor (Report)
A key supporting player in the MCU, most recently seen in Deadpool 3, now appears set to return to the franchise soon.
New Spider-Verse 3 Trailer Brings Back 8 Major Characters
More than half a dozen important Spider-Verse characters are back for the third movie in a privately-released trailer.
Thunderbolts Movie's Post-Credits Scenes Count Just Got Confirmed
Fans now know how many scenes to expect after the credits begin rolling for Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*.
Thunderbolts Early Reviews Are Here, And They Reveal One Clear Consensus
Marvel fans seem to have another great movie on their hands after the first reactions to the MCU's Thunderbolts*!
First Look at Jason Momoa's New DC Supervillain, Lobo, Released Online
Fans have a new look at Jason Momoa's upcoming villain in DC Studios' Supergirl via new set video.
Star Wars Celebration 2025: The 7 Biggest Announcements on New Movies & TV Shows
Star Wars fans have a wealth of news to celebrate after some of the franchise's presentations at Star Wars Celebration.
Daredevil: Born Again Finale's Spider-Man Easter Egg Gets Official Response from Show Creator
Daredevil: Born Again's Easter egg tying back to another red-suited hero had the show's showrunner thinking...
Wednesday Season 2 Unveils Official New Poster Showing Jenna Ortega In Trouble
New marketing material for Wednesday Season 2 places Jenna Ortega's protagonist in a peculiar predicament.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Will Change Matt Murdock's Love Life, Confirms Writer
Daredevil: Born Again finale just aired, and we already learned about a major shakeup coming to Matt's love life in Season 2.
ABC Just Edited a Doctor Odyssey Episode to Fix a Glaring Mistake
Whoops! The most recent episode of Doctor Odyssey aired with a pretty big blunder upon its debut.
Daredevil: Born Again Producer Confirms What We All Suspected About the Post-Credits Twist
Following Daredevil: Born Again's last episode, fans know for sure where the MCU is going with the Punisher tease.
DC Studios Confirms 1 Actor Will Play 4 Characters In James Gunn Reboot
As James Gunn's DCU gets going, one actor will have a LOT of work to do.
2025 Superman Movie Just Confirmed Its 7 Main Villains
Superman now has over half a dozen villainous characters set to bring their best against David Corenswet's Man of Steel.
Outer Banks Season 5 Gets Bad News Amid Release Wait
Unfortunately, Outer Banks fans may be waiting longer than expected for the next season to arrive on Netflix.
Survivor 50: Here's When the Cast Line-Up Is Now Expected to Be Announced
A new season of Survivor is already confirmed, and viewers are waiting to find out who will compete for the grand prize.
Spider-Man's Live-Action TV Show Gets 2026 Release Window (Report)
In an already big year for the web-slinger, early 2026 may now be the timeframe for another new Spider-Man project.
Marvel Star Reflects On What Went Wrong With Shelved MCU Movie
While Marvel has a lot to look forward to, Mahershala Ali's Blade movie won't be one of them for the foreseeable future.
The 5 MCU Disney+ Shows That Will NOT Be Renewed for a Season 2
The MCU shows no signs of slowing down on Disney+, but a few established shows will not be part of the expansion.
Here's Why Bobby Nash Had to Leave 911 Show (Confirmed)
911 said goodbye to one of its longest-running main characters near the end of Season 8.
Why Silver Surfer Is a Woman In Fantastic Four: First Steps, Explained
A new take on Marvel's Silver Surfer is making her way to the MCU in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Thunderbolts Asterisk Mystery Deepens After Major Change In New Trailer
As if Thunderbolts hasn't raised enough questions, its latest trailer included a new image to analyze.
Beauty In Black Season 2's Netflix Release Is 'On the Way' (Confirmed)
After a hit first season, Beauty in Black Season 2 is already pushing through its development process.
Supergirl Movie: Viral Jason Momoa Lobo Costume Photos Fooled Internet, Confirmed As Fake
Supergirl set photos have been a hot topic, but not all of them appear to be legitimate.
Daredevil Born Again Shadowland Explained: Kingpin Actor Teases Season 2's Dark Story Arc
Vincent D'Onofrio gave fans their first tease of what's coming in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and it will be Daredevil comics iconic 'Shadowland' run.
Lilo and Stitch 2025 Movie Popcorn Bucket Comes With Stitch Plushy, Here's Where To Find It
Lilo & Stitch's merchandising will take the popcorn bucket trend to a whole new level this summer.
Thunderbolts Star Explains How Ant-Man and the Wasp Ties Into the Movie
Amidst its numerous MCU connections, Thunderbolts is now confirmed to tie back to 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp.
DC Announces Prequel to 2025 Superman Movie
Before DC's new Superman movie, fans have an exciting piece of material to check out leading into the story.
Andor Season 2: All 15 Star Wars Characters Confirmed to Appear
The second and last season of Andor will feature over a dozen important players from the Star Wars universe.
Fantastic Four 2025's First Official Clip Teases A Major Invisible Woman Reveal (Watch)
Fans now have a hint teasing some of Sue Storm's personal journey thanks to a new clip from The Fantastic Four.
Wednesday Season 2 Is Removing the Worst Part of Season 1 (Confirmed)
One storyline that caused complaints in Wednesday Season 1 is being nixed for Season 2.
Spider-Man 4's Historic MCU Timeline Placement Revealed
Spider-Man 4 is rumored to do something in the MCU timeline that fans have never seen before.
DC Studios Announces New Release Date for First-Ever Live-Action DCU Show
DC Studios is about to take its first official step into live-action storytelling in James Gunn's DCU.
Magneto Actor Ian McKellen Spotted With New Look Near Avengers: Doomsday Set (Photos)
Avengers: Doomsday is set to bring back one of the most powerful X-Men villains ever - Ian McKellan's Magneto.
Marvel Studios' Latest Trailer Just Hinted at a New Superhero Joining the MCU in 2025
The MCU may just have more up its sleeve in Thunderbolts* than fans initially thought.
First Look at Mahershala Ali's Blade Variant Costume In HD Gets Officially Revealed Following Marvel Studios' What If Season 3 Debut
A new Blade Variant comes back into play after first being teased in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in What If...?.