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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Netflix Cancels Fan-Favorite Superhero Show
DC Comics' presence on Netflix just diminished with the quick cancelation of a brand-new series.
Marvel Studios Releases First MCU Documentary Online for Free: How to Watch Now
Marvel Studios just made history with the release of a special documentary on YouTube.
Marvel Studios' Riskiest 2025 Movie Gets Promising Test Screening Update
One of Marvel Studios' numerous 2025 theatrical releases is showing good signs from early screenings.
Marvel Officially Responds to Those Scarlet Witch Movie Rumors
One of the MCU's top executives shared where Marvel Studios stands on a possible Scarlet Witch movie.
Monday Night Football & Countdown Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)
Monday Night Football is back to cover every pass, hit, and touchdown for the 2024 NFL season!
Sunday Football Night In America Cast: NBC 2024 Commentators & Reporters (Photos)
Are you ready for some football? NBC's commentators and analysts are here to break down the 2024 NFL season.
Colombiana 2 Movie Concept Poster Sees Zoe Saldana Returning for Sequel
A poster teasing the release of Colombiana 2 has fans pondering whether the Zoe Saldana sequel is real.
Terrifier 3 Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy (Cinemark, AMC, Regal)
Horror fans get their own scary popcorn bucket alongside the release of 2024's Terrifier 3.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Cast Members
The main cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives already have Season 2 in their sights.
Venom 3: Is Norman Reedus Playing Marvel's Knull?
Viral social media posts have some fans convinced of Norman Reedus' casting as Knull in Venom 3.
Captain America 4 Star Confirms Major Reshoots Rumors
After Captain America 4 went through major changes, one of its actors shared insight into what was adjusted.
Disney+ Announces Inside Out 2's Imminent Streaming Release Date
After months of waiting, Inside Out 2 finally has an arrival date on Disney+.
Venom 3: The Last Dance's Knull Villain Revealed: Spider-Man Connections & Powers Explained
Venom will face his scariest and most powerful villain yet in his third Sony solo movie — Knull.
LEGO Reveals First-Ever Wednesday Netflix Set
Netflix's Wednesday jumped into the world of LEGO figurines for the first time.
Marvel Studios' Biggest Phase 6 Solo Movie Gets Massive Update
Marvel fans just got exciting information on one of the Multiverse Saga's biggest upcoming movies.
WandaVision Sequel Gets Unsurprising Rating
The MCU stays consistent with its Disney+ rating as Agatha All Along gets its listing from the MPAA.
Hawkeye Season 2 Is Now In Development (Report)
According to a new rumor, Marvel is looking to develop new episodes of Hawkeye for Disney+.