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: Brand New Day Will Leave Out This Expected MCU Character, Confirms Star
The MCU's fourth Spider-Man movie will not include a character many hoped to see alongside the web-slinger.
Marvel Studios Announces End Of WandaVision’s Story
After five long years, WandaVision's story is set to come to a thrilling end on Disney's streaming service.
Star Wars Rebel Character Confirms Big Ahsoka Season 2 Screen Time Increase
Ahsoka Season 2 will give more screentime to one major Star Wars Rebels star than what fans saw in Season 1.
DC Removes Peacemaker Character from Official Social Media Profile Following Season 2 Finale Backlash
One of Peacemaker's biggest stars is no longer featured on a DC social media account after Season 2's finale aired.
The Boys' First Spinoff Show Just Got Cancelled
The original spin-off from Amazon Prime Video's The Boys will only have a few more episodes to air before it ends.
Mark Ruffalo Shares Promising Update on Solo 'Hulk' Movie (But There's a Catch)
If Mark Ruffalo is to be believed, Marvel Studios has ideas for another Hulk movie, but the real question is whether it can be done.
Sony’s Worst Marvel Movie Is Leaving Netflix Soon, And Moving To Disney+
After its tenure on Netflix, Disney+ will soon host Madame Web from Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
Superman 2 Movie's Release Date Decision Sets Historic DC Milestone
James Gunn's Superman 2 will be a record-breaking affair, doing something not seen from a DC property in history.
DC's Cancelled Batgirl Movie Could Release on One Condition, Says Star Jacob Scipio (Exclusive)
According to one Batgirl star, there may still be a chance that Warner Bros. could release the cancelled movie.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Finally Gets a Release Window (& Fans Won't Be Happy)
2026’s WandaVision sequel, VisionQuest, is reportedly not coming out on Disney+ for quite a while.
Marvel Boss Confirms VisionQuest’s 2 Main Characters (Not Wanda Maximoff)
Showrunner Terry Matalas revealed the two characters that are the driving force behind 2026's VisionQuest, and neither of them are Wanda Maximoff...
James Gunn Admits 4 'Superman' Scenes Caused Arguments at DC
James Gunn had to fight to get his way on a few select scenes that made the final cut of DC Studios' Superman.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Report Reveals Punisher Is Getting A Sidekick
Jon Bernthal's Punisher is returning for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and a new report suggests he will be getting some much-needed backup.
Avengers: Doomsday: MCU Phase 4 Star Hints at Screen Time With Magneto and Professor X
One of the MCU's biggest Multiverse Saga stars teased a thrilling interaction with two X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Recasts Daredevil Movie Star In New MCU Role
Marvel Studios will dive way back into its history to recast an actor seen in the Daredevil movie released 22 years ago.
Tom Holland Already Spoiled Spider-Man 4's Secret Villain (Report)
After new insight into the movie, Spider-Man 4's villain may not be a secret anymore.
VisionQuest Reveals 2 Returning Iron Man 1 Characters (With A Twist)
A pair of oft-forgotten Iron Man characters will come back for VisionQuest in a way nobody could have expected.
Krysten Ritter Leaks Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Trailer + First Look At Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter was eager to share the first look at Daredevil: Born Again's new season.
I'm Glad Avengers: Endgame Scrapped This Captain America Costume Design
A new Avengers: Endgame costume design made its way online, but at least it was changed for the film's final cut.
Fan-Favorite Disney Franchise Is Getting a 4th Movie
One of Disney's most popular franchises is reportedly getting a new movie soon.
Marvel Studios' New York Comic-Con 2025: Every Major MCU Announcement & Reveal
While Marvel Studios may be finished regarding releases this year, the team had plenty to share at NYCC 2025.
DC Announces 2026 Supergirl Movie's Unsurprising Genre
DC fans know a bit of what to expect from 2026's Supergirl thematically after its genre was officially confirmed.
Marvel Studios Confirms 4 Disney+ Series Coming To NYCC 2025 Panel
Almost a handful of MCU Disney+ series will be highlighted at this year's New York Comic-Con.
James Gunn Confirms Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Will Impact These 2 DCU Projects (Not Superman 2)
According to James Gunn, the final episode of Peacemaker Season 2 will heavily influence two DCU entries.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Apocalypse - And He Looks Perfect
The first look at Marvel Studios' first Apocalypse design is officially out in the world.
Official KPop Demon Hunters Photo Gives Us the Rumi & Jinu Ending We All Wanted
A piece of KPop Demon Hunters fan art gave fans an idea of another version of the ending.
Iconic '90s Disney Movie Is Finally Getting a Live-Action Remake
One of Disney's biggest movies from the '90s is reportedly being made into a live-action outing, and as a musical.
Marvel Studios Announces 4th Chapter of Its Netflix Reboot
Marvel Studios is pushing forward on Disney+ with another continuation of its work from Netflix.
Zootopia 2 Director Shuts Down Popular Villain Theory
Zootopia 2's director set the record straight on a popular fan theory about the upcoming sequel's plot.
5 Spider-Man Villains Are Unrecognizable From Their First Appearance
A handful of Spider-Man villains have gone through some wild changes visually over the decades.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Killed Off a Major Superhero
One of the newest superheroes in James Gunn’s DC franchise met a brutal end.
MCU Star Campaigns To Join James Gunn’s DCU Before His Marvel Series Releases
One of the MCU's newest stars is already pushing to move over to the DC side of the superhero movie world.
Marvel Studios Finally Brings Back Shang-Chi (But There's a Catch)
Shang-Chi is officially back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after a long absence from the big screen.
James Gunn's DCU Just Canonized 1 Major Villain from Zack Snyder's DCEU
An old villain from Zack Snyder’s DCEU is now part of James Gunn’s franchise, and fans are wondering who could be next.
'Spider-Man 4' Reportedly Includes 2 Major 'Avengers: Doomsday' Superheroes
A pair of Spider-Man 4 stars are expected to be back in action for the MCU's next Avengers movie.
First Look at Nicolas Cage's Live-Action Spider-Man Merch
The design for Nicolas Cage's new Spider-Man showed up on an exciting new piece of merch.
This Overlooked Peacemaker Season 2 Cameo Is Sadder Than Fans Realize
Larry Fitzgibbon's cameo in Peacemaker Season 2 arguably brings one of the saddest moments of the entire season.
Silver Surfer Almost Looked Way Different In the MCU (Photos)
Marvel Studios went through countless designs for the Silver Surfer before landing on the final choice.
Avengers: Doomsday Cast Rumor Makes A 20-Year Fantastic 4 Dream Possible
Avengers: Doomsday's latest casting rumor may be a great sign for longtime Fantastic Four fans.
2 Major MCU Actors Rumored to Star In Marvel's Midnight Sons Movie
The MCU's rumored Midnight Sons movie may have two of the franchise's biggest stars on the cast list.