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
Disney+ Erases 2 Thunderbolts Characters from Official Poster
While the Thunderbolts became the MCU's newest team of heroes, two of them were not used in recent marketing.
11th Harry Potter Star Just Spoke Out Against J.K. Rowling
Amidst a slew of controversy, multiple Harry Potter stars have shared their thoughts on author J.K. Rowling.
DC Studios Confirms Justice League’s Current Status In The DCU
Even early in the DCU's existence, questions about the Justice League's status are being asked.
Disney+ Honors Captain America’s 9 MCU Appearances
Disney+ paid tribute to one of Marvel Studios' biggest heroes, Captain America, with a new update.
Transformers Star Finally Speaks Out on Michael Bay's Upcoming Sequel (Exclusive)
Transformers fans now have an update on where Michael Bay stands with his return to the hit franchise.
Benedict Cumberbatch's New Comments Leave The Door Open For Avengers: Doomsday Return
Benedict Cumberbatch was noncommittal about a possible return to the MCU in the next Avengers movie.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Doesn't Know What The Movie Is About (But I'm Not Worried About It)
While fans remain in the dark about what will go down in Avengers: Doomsday, so are most of the stars filming it.
DCU Fans Have Evidence That James Gunn Already Cast His Batman
If rumors are to be believed, the next actor to take on the Batman mantle may already be lined up.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Miss Minutes' Human Form (And She Looks Gorgeous)
New Marvel images showed off a version Miss Minutes fans never thought they'd see.
James Gunn Unveils Krypto's 4 Secret Superpowers (Photos)
While Krypto the Superdog became a fan favorite in 2025's Superman, the movie did not show off his full powerset.
James Gunn Teases Another SnyderVerse Actor Will Return In The DCU
According to James Gunn, one recent star seen in the SnyderVerse will be back for new DCU adventures.
Marvel Studios Has Reportedly Found The MCU’s Baby Groot Replacement
Marvel Studios is looking at one specific character to follow Baby Groot's efforts in the MCU.
Harry Potter Regal Popcorn Buckets for 2025's Movie Marathon Are Finally Here (Photos)
Ahead of an upcoming return to theaters for Harry Potter, the hit franchise now has its own popcorn bucket line.
DC Studios Just Brought Back Mr. Terrific for a Historic DCU Cameo
Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific came back into the spotlight with a second DCU appearance.
Spider-Man 4 Reveals 13 Cast Members (Confirmed & Rumored)
Spider-Man 4's cast is loaded with talent, getting fans eager to see the MCU's next solo outing.
Disney+ Just Unveiled Iron Man's New Superhero Team (Photos)
Disney+ has an exciting new team of Marvel heroes to check out, led by the world-famous Iron Man.
DC Releases First-Ever Video of Milly Alcock's Supergirl In Flight
DC fans have their first look at Milly Alcock's Supergirl in action ahead of her upcoming solo movie.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirmed to Feature 6 Major Star Wars Species
In Ahsoka's second season, multiple memorable species of aliens from Star Wars will be spotlighted.
The Batman Part 2 Reportedly Leaves Out Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman
A new update on The Batman 2 spelled bad news for Zoe Kravitz's fan-favorite heroine.
DC Studios' New Joker & Harley Quinn Movie Will Break Superhero Tradition
DC will reportedly try something completely new with its next Joker and Harley Quinn movie.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 Will Be 'More Tragic' (Exclusive)
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 will be a "tragic" affair.
Marvel Zombies Reveals First Look At 7 Zombified MCU Characters
Zombies are returning to the MCU, and more were revealed in a new image from Marvel Studios.
James Gunn Announces DC Studios' 6th New Animated TV Show
James Gunn's new DCU will dive hard into animation, as confirmed by the announcement of its latest new series.
Marvel Studios' Next Disney+ Show Makes MCU History With R-Rating
R-rated TV is on its way to Disney+ for Marvel Studios, marking the first content of its kind for Marvel Animation.
2025 Batman Movie Confirms 3 Major DC Villains Will Appear
Three of Batman's most iconic villains will be brought to life in a way never seen before this year.
MCU: Kingpin Actor Gives Blunt Response About Future Spider-Man Vs. Fisk Plans
The MCU's Kingpin star gave fans a disappointing answer regarding his villain meeting Spider-Man.
Marvel Studios Just Recast a Historic MCU Superhero Actor as New Character
Marvel Studios added another name to its list of actors with multiple MCU roles under their belts.
DC Just Ended Its Final TV Show Without James Gunn Being Involved
DC's last show released before the James Gunn era is now on finished with its run.
Milly Alcock Looks Perfect as Supergirl In First Official HD Photos
The first official images of Milly Alcock's Supergirl are officially out for the world to see.
Spider-Man 4: Sadie Sink’s Hairstyle Hints at Her MCU Mystery Character
A new look at Sadie Sink during production for Spider-Man 4 has MCU fans wondering which character she is playing.
Marvel's Boss Won't Even Call Jonathan Majors By His Real Name Anymore
Jonathan Majors' name does not have much favor at Marvel Studios after his extensive legal issues.
Disney Is Now Making a Sequel to Dwayne Johnson's Most Underrated Movie
One of Dwayne Johnson's oft-forgotten movies is reportedly getting a follow-up effort soon.
Marvel Studios Secretly Hid Fantastic Four's Surprise Character In the Movie's First Poster - And We Somehow All Missed Them
Marvel Studios hid a shocking reveal in an unexpected place during The Fantastic Four's promotional run.
Kingpin Actor Vincent D'Onofrio Gets Real About Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Release Chances
Daredevil: Born Again's leading villain star got honest about what may happen with his MCU Disney+ show.
Despite Galactus' Huge Size, He's Not Actually the Largest MCU Villain
While The Fantastic Four's Galactus is unquestionably a giant, there are still villains bigger than him.
Doctor Strange 2 Actor Hints at MCU Phase 6 Return (In A Big Way)
One of the biggest names from Doctor Strange 2 might be on their way back to the MCU sooner rather than later.
Forgotten Avengers: Infinity War Villain Actor Rumored for 2026 MCU Movie Return
A fan-favorite villain actor from Avengers: Infinity War may become the latest star to take on two separate MCU roles.
Disney+ Just Renewed Its Most Popular New Show for Two More Seasons
Disney+'s top-viewed episodic series shows no signs of slowing down after news confirmed its renewal.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms 2026's Historic Netflix Crossover Movie
One of the MCU's next movies will finally bring a long-anticipated crossover with Marvel's Netflix shows.
Reacher Season 4 Unveils New Love Interest - And She Looks Stunning
The Reacher book series has gone through more than a few love interests, and the Prime Video show is no different.