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
Zendaya’s Spider-Man Brand New Day Role Gets Disappointing Update (But It Makes Sense)
Those looking for Zendaya in Spider-Man: Brand New Day might be let down by how big her reported role is.
Fantastic Four Director Confirms These 3 Marvel Villains Could Return In The MCU
According to one Fantastic Four creative, a few lesser-used villains may not be done in the MCU just yet.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Villain Hints They Could Be The MCU's First Venom (Photo)
Scorpion actor Michael Mando's latest Instagram post just made many fans think he could become the MCU's Venom.
'Ironheart' Ripped Off Iron Man's Movies In 4 Major Ways
While Ironheart became her own character and hero in the MCU, her show took plenty of inspiration from her predecessor.
Winnie the Pooh Voice Actor Speaks Out Against R-Rated Horror Remake (Exclusive)
According to the voice actor behind Winnie the Pooh, the R-rated horror remakes may not be the best idea.
Spider-Man Lego: 9 Spider-Verse Characters Get First-Ever Minifigure
Over half a dozen Spider-heroes got their first-ever LEGO Minifigures two years after their last movie.
Fantastic Four's Most Powerful Hero Gets First MCU Poster
Marvel Studios highlighted one of the most powerful characters ever created in this first official MCU poster.
Marvel Studios Prioritizing 2 Huge Movies for Phase 7 (Report)
According to a new rumor, two big movies are being given high priority for the MCU as it moves into Phase 7.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Reveals First-Ever Look At Tom Holland's New Suit (And It Has A Huge Upgrade)
Ahead of the next Spider-Man movie's debut, fans got a thrilling tease for the web-slinger's first post-Stark suit.
Top Wolverine Fancast Says He Talked to Marvel About Playing Another X-Man
One actor at the center of several Wolverine fan casts discussed the idea of playing another mutant for Marvel.
Fantastic Four’s Post-Credits Scene Confirms Avengers: Doomsday Will Break a Hated MCU Trend
If The Fantastic Four's post-credits scene is something to go by, fans should be happy not to see one MCU trend ahead.
MCU's X-Men Movie Release Gets Disappointing Update
MCU fans waiting for the X-Men to arrive may be waiting much longer than they hoped for.
'From' Season 4 Gets a Huge Update Amid Release Wait (Exclusive)
One of From's biggest stars teased when fans can likely expect the show's next season to arrive.
Marvel Announces New Helen Cho Actress 10 Years After MCU Debut
A decade after Helen Cho's appearance in Age of Ultron, a new version of the character is on the way.
Adult Swim Announces 3rd Rick and Morty Spinoff Series
The Rick and Morty-verse continues to expand on Adult Swim, courtesy of a third new spin-off series.
Tom Holland Shares First Look At His Spider-Man 4 Hairstyle Amid Production Start
Ahead of Spider-Man 4's production starting, star Tom Holland gave fans a new peek into the process.
How Galactus Came to Be In the MCU, Revealed In Fantastic Four Movie
The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduced one of the most powerful villains in Marvel history - Galactus.
Fantastic Four Director Doesn’t Plan To Fix The Movie's Largest Issue (For A Good Reason)
Unfortunately, one of The Fantastic Four's most notable issues is here to stay after comments from the film's director.
Watch New Fantastic Four 2025 Deleted Scene Featuring The Thing (Video)
Marvel fans already have their first look at a deleted scene from The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Chooses New Ghost Rider Actor - But There's a Catch
Marvel Studios may be close to bringing its flame-headed, bike-riding anithero into the spotlight.
The Batman 2 Movie: All 7 Villains Now Rumored to Appear
The Batman 2 is expected to have no shortage of villains for Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader to face.
Kevin Feige Teases Original X-Men’s Major Role In Avengers Doomsday
According to Marvel's top executive, Avengers: Doomsday is set to give the OG X-Men stars a chance to truly shine.
Robert Downey Jr’s MCU 2025 Return Finally Gets Confirmed
For the first time in six years, Robert Downey Jr. played a part in a new MCU movie.
What Is Robert Downey Jr. Teasing On Avengers: Doomsday Set? (Photos)
Robert Downey Jr. has fans wondering what exactly is happening on the Doomsday set.
MCU Midnight Sons Movie: The 5 Heroes Now Expected to Appear
Marvel Studios is expected to put a thrilling new team of darker heroes in the spotlight for its Midnight Sons movie.
The Mandalorian's Season 4 Replacement Will Include 5 Star Wars Species from the Show
A handful of different species, human and alien, will take the spotlight in the next Mandalorian-adjacent project.
2025 Batman Movie Releases Its Gorgeous First Poster
A new Batman movie is coming soon, and fans have their first look at some imagery from the DC superhero project.
Vanessa Kirby Wants To Play Evil Invisible Woman, Malice, In The MCU
Vanessa Kirby looked to her MCU future, wanting to do something wild with Sue Storm.
Tom Holland Says Spider-Man 4 Will Fix No Way Home’s Biggest Issue (And I'm So Relieved)
According to Tom Holland, he and the Spider-Man 4 team are already looking at how to fix some past mistakes.
Ahsoka Season 2's First Photo Reveals Key Change to 1 Major Jedi
One of Ahsoka Season 2's leading Jedi heroes will be quite different from what fans saw in Season 1.
Star Wars Releases Best Look Yet at 2026 Clone Wars Sequel Show
The Star Wars story that was first laid out in The Clone Wars is set to continue next year.
Peacemaker Season 2: Official Posters for 6 Main Characters Unveiled
Peacemaker Season 2's six main stars took the spotlight in new imagery revealed at San Diego Comic-Con.
Disney+ Reveals 5 Movies To Watch Before Fantastic Four First Steps
Before The Fantastic Four's release, Disney+ recommends what to watch to prepare for the MCU's newest film.
2026 Punisher Set Photo Reveals Jon Bernthal's New Costume With a Major Change
Fans have their first look at Jon Bernthal's return as the Punisher, which has him looking much different than before.
Marvel Studios' First Phase 6 Villain Will Be 'Essentially a God' (Confirmed)
Reports teased the level of villain that Marvel will deliver to start Phase 6, and it's...huge.
Avengers Doomsday: Pedro Pascal Reveals The Movie’s "Biggest Leak" So Far
During press for The Fantastic Four, Pedro Pascal shared a fun behind-the-scenes nugget for Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Is Recasting Major MCU Characters, Here Are 7 Heroes Who Should Be Replaced First
Following the end of the Multiverse Saga, Marvel may be on its way to recasting some of its biggest characters ever.
Marvel Studios Confirms MCU X-Men Recast, Youth Team Focus & More
Fans now have new insight into what to expect for the MCU's first attempt at an X-Men movie.
Disney Is Finally Making the Nicolas Cage Sequel We've Been Waiting 18 Years For
A classic and iconic Nicolas Cage franchise is reportedly returning after a two-decade absence from theaters.
Marvel Studios Admits Why the Last Few MCU Movies Failed At The Box Office
After another recent bust for the MCU at the box office, the franchise's top executive tried to explain what went wrong.