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
Joe Locke Disagreed With 1 Billy Maximoff Decision In Latest Agatha Episode
While Joe Locke helped bring an older Billy Maximoff to life in the MCU, there was one thing that did not sit well with him.
Is Natasia Demetriou's Nadja Pregnant In What We Do In The Shadows Season 6?
The start of What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 has fans wondering — is Nadja pregnant with a baby vampire?
Venom: The Last Dance Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?
The third and final Venom movie is nearly upon us as critics offer their first thoughts on the new Sony threequel.
NCIS: Is McGee Leaving the Show? Exit Scare Explained
NCIS' Season 22 premiere put the future of one of the show's longest-running stars in jeopardy.
Marvel Studios Announces Its Next R-Rated Project
Marvel Studios sent the R-rated train down the track in 2024, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
James Gunn Reveals the Surprising First-Ever Actor Cast In the New DCU
James Gunn shocked the DC fandom when he confirmed who the first person cast in his new universe was.
Marvel Reveals First Look at Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm In Live-Action
While the Invisible Woman will be hard to see in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, fans saw her in a new image.
Jurassic World Chaos Theory: Who Is Adria Munnerlyn? Tribute Explained
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory fans noticed a touching tribute at the end of a recent episode to the late Adria Munnerlyn.
Daredevil: Born Again Release Date Announced At Marvel’s 2024 NYCC Panel
At long last, Marvel Studios' Daredevil Disney+ series has an official release date.
DWTS 2024 Cast: All Remaining Contestants & Partners Ranked by Their Scores
Dancing with the Stars is four weeks into Season 33 as this year's celebs fight to keep their dancing shoes on.
Gladiator 2 Movie Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Gladiator 2 is almost here, and a major Comic-Con event brought one of the first official screenings for the sequel.
Who Plays Glory Days In Lincoln Lawyer Season 3? Actress Celebrates Her Character & Show Release
A Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 star hyped up the new season's upcoming release. Learn more details about that actor.
Tom Holland Gives Perfect Response to Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Announcement
The MCU's Spider-Man star has thoughts on Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel world as Victor Von Doom.
Agatha All Along's Alice Wu-Gulliver Police Officer Twist Explained
While [SPOILER] may be gone, their Agatha All Along Episode 6 backstory revealed some juicy information.
Agatha All Along's Ralph Bohner Twist Explained: WandaVision Connections Revealed
Somehow, Ralph Bohner is back in the MCU thanks to the new episode of Agatha All Along.
Who Is Leaving FBI Show In 2024? Every Character at Risk of Departing
FBI may be back for Season 7, but its main cast could look a lot different soon.
Here's What Happened to Scott Forrester on FBI International Season 4
After an unexpected turn of events, FBI: International is down a team member.
Where Is Murder in a Small Town Filmed? Locations Revealed
The Canadian town of Gibsons serves as the central location for Murder in a Small Town.
Scarlet Witch’s Return Just Teased By New Agatha All Along Trailer
The latest Agatha All Along trailer seemed to tease a comeback for one of the MCU's most powerful characters.
SWAT: Here's Why Chris Left the Show
Lina Esco's Christina Alonso enjoyed a fruitful run on SWAT before an unexpected departure in Season 5.
James Gunn's Updated DCU Movie & TV Release Timeline Order
James Gunn's DCU is nearly here, and anticipation is building to see what he has in the lineup!
When Will Wednesday Season 2 Come Out? New Update Points to Premiere Window
After a frighteningly long wait, Wednesday Season 2 may finally be close to its premiere date.
Who Dies In Bad Boys: Ride or Die: Full List of Character Deaths
Bad Boys: Ride or Die lived up to its name as the hit sequel saw a handful of characters ride and...die.
Agatha All Along Episode 5's Wiccan Teen Twist Explained
After four weeks of mystery, Agatha All Along gave fans just a taste of who "Teen" really is.
Love Is Blind Season 7 Spoilers - Final Couples Rumors & Speculation Explained
Rumors are already spreading about what happens in the final episodes of Love Is Blind Season 7.
Golden Bachelorette Spoilers: Who Joan Ends Up With, Revealed
The Golden Bachelorette Season 1 is nearly over, but fans already know who will come out on top.
Here's What Happened to Grace on 911: Lone Star Season 5
The events of 911: Lone Star Season 5 leave Grace Ryder's future on the series in question.
Law and Order: Organized Crime Season 5 Release Window Gets Confirmed by Star
Questions are being asked about whether Law and Order: Organized Crime will return for a fifth season.
13 Years Later, Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern Disaster Is Now Hurting James Gunn's New DC Plans
Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern is still giving DC problems after hitting theaters WAY back in 2011.
Did Hulu Cancel The Kardashians Amid Diddy Revelations?
After the disturbing story surrounding Diddy, many question whether The Kardashians will fall.
Meet Hannah from Love Is Blind: 5 Things to Know About Hannah Jiles
Love Is Blind's Hannah Jiles has fans itching to learn more about her as she steps into reality TV fame.
Jessica Chobot Hypes Up New Show After Leaving Expedition X: 'I'm Really Excited'
After leaving Expedition X, Jessica Chobot has a lot to look forward to with her new show on Discovery.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Got Hit With a Big Release Delay (Report)
According to a new rumor, Tom Holland's next Spider-Man movie may not be in theaters for a while.
Marvel's Agatha All Along Gets Review-Bombed on IMDB
Yet again, Marvel cannot escape a round of review-bombing as Agatha All Along suffers the wrath of online reviewers.
Meet Madelyn from The Circle Season 7: 4 Things to Know About Madelyn Rusinyak
The Circle Season 7 puts star Madelyn Rusinyah front and center in the Hollywood spotlight.
Grey's Anatomy: Who Is Stephanie Leifer? Tribute Explained
Grey's Anatomy fans noticed a tribute to Stephanie Leifer at the end of the Season 21 premiere.
Agatha All Along's Teen Gets [Spoilers] In New Trailer
New information about Joe Locke's Teen was spoiled thanks to a new Agatha All Along marketing material.
Venom 3 Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime (Report)
The third Venom movie will break a previous franchise record upon its theatrical debut.
ESPN College GameDay Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)
College Football is about to kick off as ESPN College GameDay's cast of commentators gets set to call the action!
Marvel Studios Confirms Death of Key WandaVision Character
Agatha All Along provided a somber update on a key supporting character from WandaVision.