Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Content Creator

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

Chicago Fire: What Happened to Herrmann - 2024 Recap

Herrmann's recent absence from Chicago Fire Season 13 raised concerns about him being gone for good.

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Paul Bettany's White Vision Confirmed to Return In Marvel's Next Show

After a long absence, the MCU's longest-tenured star will be back in play before the end of the year.

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LaRoyce Hawkins' Chicago PD 2024 Exit Scare Explained

A recent episode of Chicago PD left fans wondering where LaRoyce Hawkins is.

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Spellbound 2024 Movie Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

Following a round of press screenings, Spellbound has critics thrilled with the movie's final cut.

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Fire Country: Here's Why Cara Left the Show

Sabina Gadecki's Cara Maisonette had her time on Fire Country come to an abrupt end — here's why!

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Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 8 'No Sound' Issue Gets Official Response from Netflix Support

Outer Banks fans noticed some major technical issues with Season 4 on Netflix.

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Loki Season 3 Gets Promising Update One Year After Season 2 Finale

After Loki's Season 2 finale arrived in November 2023, fans may have reason to hope for a Season 3.

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Avatar 3 Reveals First Look at Red Na'vi

Fans got their first look at new Na'vi from Avatar 3! They're like the original Na'vi...but red!

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Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney+: Exact TIME of Streaming Release Confirmed

Marvel Studios' Merc with a Mouth is about to slash and curse his way onto the family-friendly Disney+ soon.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Exactly What’s Holding Up Miles Morales MCU Debut

Miles Morales fans might have an idea of when the sparky, sticky superhero may join the MCU.

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D23 Brazil (2024) Full Panel Schedule & Times For Marvel, Disney & Star Wars

2024's D23 Brazil expo will bring plenty of thrilling news from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars.

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Outer Banks Cast Drama: Rudy Pankow & Madison Bailey's Alleged Beef Explained

Rumors hinted Outer Banks stars Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey might not be on good terms with each other.

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Agatha All Along Creator Fought Marvel Over 1 Controversial Finale Decision

The Agatha All Along finale included one major aspect that creator Jac Schaeffer insisted on being there.

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Is Dr. Archer Leaving Chicago Med? The Character's Future Fate Revealed

Steven Weber's Dr. Dean Archer could be in for a surprise exit from Chicago Med.

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Agatha All Along Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending

Following Agatha All Along's conclusion, creator Jac Schaeffer confirmed new information about the story.

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Is Tommy Leaving 911: Lone Star? Exit Scare Explained

As 911: Lone Star ends, Gina Torres' longtime character could be gone a few episodes early.

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Survivor 47 Spoilers: Who Wins? Rumors & Speculation Explained

Survivor Season 47 is nearing its end as viewers hope to get the scoop on the final results.

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Take Shelter Movie Twist Ending Explained: Curtis the Prophet

Michael Shannon's Take Shelter is streaming for fans worldwide, and questions about its intriguing ending are rising.

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DWTS 2024 Cast: All 14 Remaining Contestants & Partners Ranked by Their Scores

Over half of Dancing with the Stars Season 33's couples have been eliminated as the competition heats up.

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Marvel Studios Confirms TWO R-Rated MCU Projects Releasing Next Year

Marvel Studios has no intention to stop making R-rated projects with two new ones coming next year.

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Ghosts Season 4: Is Rose McIver Pregnant In the New Episodes?

The Ghosts fandom has questions about Rose McIver and her character, Sam, being pregnant in Season 4.

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Here's Why Agatha Kills Witches In the MCU

The MCU finally explained exactly why Agatha Harkness is a witch-killer in Agatha All Along.

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Who Is Janice LeAnn Brown? 4 Things to Know About Waverly Place's Billie Actress - Wiki Bio Details

The Wizards of Waverly Place franchise is back with young Janice Leann Brown leading the charge on the revival.

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First Look at Marvel Studios' New Blade Revealed, But With a Special Twist

While Blade's true live-action debut is causing problems, he will return soon in a unique way.

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Disney+ Announces Marvel Studios' Surprise Final Release of 2024

Shockingly, Marvel fans will get one more MCU entry before the end of 2024!

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The Voice 2024 Cast: All Contestants Remaining In Season 26 (Photos)

Dozens of competitors hope to take home top honors in the new season of The Voice.

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Marvel Studios Unveils Official Logo for Upcoming Black Panther Show

Marvel Studios' upcoming Black Panther series just had its title card unveiled to the world!

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Did Rain Die in 'Beauty in Black'? Netflix Ending Explained

The ending of Netflix's new drama, Beauty in Black, has viewers questioning how the story played out.

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The 7 Biggest DC Movie & TV Rumors That Got Debunked by James Gunn In 2024

James Gunn is not one to let rumors go unchecked, and he has done plenty of debunking throughout this year.

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The Prince and Me 2's Julia Stiles Recast Explained: Why Paige Morgan Got Replaced

While The Prince and Me put Julia Stiles in the spotlight, the sequel took a different direction.

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Agatha All Along Finale Release Plan Makes MCU History

Agatha All Along's finale will do something no other MCU Disney+ show has done before.

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Is Wanda Maximoff Dead? Agatha All Along Creator Clarifies Comments on Her Fate

Agatha All Along's creator once again addressed the issue of Wanda Maximoff's presumed death in the MCU.

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New 911 Spin-off Show Gets Exciting Announcement from Ryan Murphy

The 911 universe continues to expand as Ryan Murphy teases details about a new spin-off from the hit franchise.

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The Loud House Character Ages: How Old Each Family Member & Friend Is

The Loud House has had a long run on TV, although its characters have not aged up too much in-universe.

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DWTS 2024 Cast: Every Remaining Contestant & Pro Ranked by Their Scores

Nearly half of Dancing with the Stars' Season 33 competitors have been sent home after five weeks of action.

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Spider-Man 4 Release Plan Makes Tobey Maguire MCU Return Much More Likely

Spider-Man 4 just had its release date set in stone, which may tease a return for one of No Way Home's biggest names.

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Meet The Pasta Queen's Husband, Brook Zimmatore: 4 Things to Know About Nadia Munno's Spouse

Brook Zimmatore is becoming a hot ticket item alongside his wife, Nadia Munno, better known to most as the Pasta Queen.

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Why Lilia Put the Sigil on Billy In Agatha All Along, Explained

After weeks of questions, Agatha All Along fans finally learned why Billy Maximoff had a sigil.

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Marvel Studios' New Spider-Man Show Gets Delayed to 2025 (Report)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is unfortunately facing ANOTHER delay.

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What Happened to Guillermo In 'What We Do In the Shadows' Season 6, Explained

A lot has happened to Guillermo over the course of What We Do in the Shadows, including a wild new twist in Season 6.

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