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
Billionaires' Bunker Season 2 Will Be 'Even More Hardcore' - But Only If Netflix Greenlights It, Says Show Creator Álex Pina
If Billionaires' Bunker gets another season, the show is expected to turn the dial up to 11.
Kevin Feige Offers First Official Update on the Fantastic Four's 2nd Child
While Reed Richards and Sue Storm became parents in the MCU, there may be room for another addition to the family.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Officially Unveils Its 5th Superhero Team
James Gunn's new DCU already has a handful of superhero teams ahead of the Justice League's eventual debut.
HBO Max's Latest DC Removal Was Caused by James Gunn's Disapproval: 'It's Meaningless'
After recent comments from James Gunn, HBO Max made a notable change for some of its DC content.
Haunted Hotel Season 2 Will Get Made By Netflix on One Condition, Says Creator Matt Roller
Matt Roller explained what must happen for another Haunted Hotel season to hit Netflix.
Marvel Studios Makes History with Spider-Verse Villain Casting
The MCU is making a historic move for the next Spider-Man movie with a villain from Sony's Spider-Verse.
Disney+ Wants You to Watch 1 MCU Project Before Marvel Zombies
According to Disney+, fans must watch one piece of MCU history before Marvel Zombies.
Simu Liu’s New Avengers: Doomsday Photo Teases The Shang-Chi Upgrade Fans Have Been Waiting For
Avengers: Doomsday fans may have exciting new updates to look forward to from Simu Liu's Shang-Chi.
Star Wars Actor Says His Villain Is The New Darth Vader
While Darth Vader is unquestionably Star Wars' biggest villain, there may be someone who can match his status.
Marvel Studios Announces Baron Zemo's MCU Return for Phase 6 Show
Baron Zemo is on his way back to the greater MCU for the first time in nearly half a decade.
Marvel Zombies' First Reviews Are Good, But Critics Have One Major Gripe
While Marvel Zombies is earning failrly positive early reviews, one issue is sticking out for critics.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Suffers Major Setback, Tom Holland Injured
An injury to Spider-Man star Tom Holland may set back work on the MCU's next web-slinger solo film.
MCU: The 7 Upcoming Disney+ Shows Confirmed for Phase 6
Over half a dozen streaming shows are expected to join the MCU on Disney+ for the last Multiverse Saga Phase.
Spider-Man 4: Jon Bernthal Shares First BTS Photo At Punisher’s MCU Return
Jon Bernthal showed fans some of his look for his long-awaited MCU big screen debut.
Marvel Studios Announces Moon Knight Star's 2025 MCU Return
The world of Moon Knight is finally on its way back to the greater MCU.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Artist Unveils Bizarro Design from Cancelled DC Project (Photos)
A major artist from Zack Snyder's Justice League showed fans a wild new piece of art for an unused superhero.
DC Studios Just Introduced Its First Original Character With Superpowers
DC Studios now has a character with superpowers who was never seen in the comics before.
Avengers: Doomsday Promo Video Omits 7 Major MCU Groups
A new promo for the next Avengers movie left out a handful of important groups expected to be in the movie.
James Gunn Reveals One DCU Hero Could “Absolutely” Beat Up Superman
According to James Gunn, one DCU hero would have a great shot at defeating David Corenswet's Superman.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Breaks an 11-Year MCU Timeline Trend
Daredevil: Born Again's next season will do something fans have not seen in the MCU for over a decade.
James Gunn's New Gotham City Includes 43 Key DC Locations
James Gunn's Gotham City now has dozens of locations set in stone ahead of its on-screen live-action debut.
Westworld Star Confirmed for MCU’s Final 2025 Disney+ Series, Wonder Man
A trade report confirmed a role in Disney+'s Wonder Man for a longtime Hollywood star.
Peacemaker Season 2’s Sasha Bordeaux Powers, Batman Connections & More Explained
Sol Rodriguez's Sasha Bordeaux comes into Peacemaker Season 2 as a thrilling new character from DC lore.
Avengers: Doomsday Promo Recreates Brutal Thanos & Doctor Doom Scene (Photo)
A new piece of promotion for Avengers: Doomsday pit the MCU's two biggest villains against each other.
Josh Gad Reveals How He Made Spaceballs 2 Finally Happen
Following a decades-long wait for a second Spaceballs movie, Josh Gad shared how it finally came to fruition.
Netflix Celebrates Lady Gaga's New Wednesday Season 2 Character With Music Video
Grammy-winner Lady Gaga joined Season 2 of Wednesday behind plenty of acclaim and promotion from Netflix.
The Batman 2 Has Been Delayed for a Good Reason (Official)
According to DC Studios' top executive, the delays surrounding The Batman 2 are NOT because of the studio in charge.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Its 4th R-Rated Project
Marvel's latest R-rated project is nearing its release, and marketing material teases how cool it will look on Disney+.
Avengers Doomsday Star Says Goodbye To Marvel X-Men Role After 22 Years
After two decades attached to his Marvel role, one of Avengers: Doomsday's confirmed stars has finished filming.
Disney+ Just Replaced the Final Movie In the MCU Timeline
The MCU timeline now has a new movie at its end as the Multiverse Saga pushes forward.
Marvel Reveals 'Emperor Doom' Ahead of Robert Downey Jr.'s Villain Debut
A new take on Doctor Doom took center stage ahead of Robert Downey Jr.'s hotly discussed MCU comeback.
Superman Movie's Massive Profit Numbers Revealed
To many fans' surprise, Superman delivered a major profit for Warner Bros. in its 2025 theatrical debut.
New Set Photo Spoils James Gunn Clayface Movie's Big Twist
Fans got a new tease for a major plot point in James Gunn's upcoming Clayface movie.
Ryan Reynolds Gives Unexpected Update On His Next Deadpool MCU Appearance
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds addressed a possible return to the MCU following his solo threequel.
Marvel Studios Finally Reveals Taskmaster's Face In HD (And She Looks Great)
New photos showed off the full make-up for Olga Kurylenko's Taskmaster after her role in 2025's Thunderbolts.
Isabela Merced Looks Perfect as Spider-Woman In Official New Movie HD Photos
Fans got a new look at Isabela Merced's web-slinging heroine from her dip into the Marvel universe.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the MCU's Boba Fett
An upcoming MCU project will feature a villain similar in vein to one of Star Wars' most popular characters, Boba Fett.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Reveals Major X-Men & Doctor Doom Scene With Robert Downey Jr.
According to one of the MCU's X-Men stars, the mutants and Doctor Doom have major fights on the way in Doomsday.
DC Studios Just Canonized 1 Pivotal Moment from the Old DCEU
DC Studios clarified specific events now canon in the new DC Universe.
First Look at James Gunn's Live-Action Gotham City (Photos)
James Gunn's take on Gotham is on its way to being full realized on the big screen.