Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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
Is Boden Leaving Chicago Fire? The Chief's Future on the Show, Revealed
Eamonn Walker's place on Chicago Fire could be changing following the end of Season 12.
Them Season 3 Showrunner "A Thousand Percent" Wants To Continue Show
Those hoping for Them to move forward into Season 3 just saw some hope from the showrunner.
Nava Mau Speaks Out on 'Overwhelming' Baby Reindeer Show Response
Baby Reindeer is seeing huge numbers on Netflix, leaving one of its stars overcome with emotion from the reception.
WandaVision Sequel Gets Official Release Announcement
Fans now know when to expect the MCU's upcoming WandaVision spin-off!
Young Sheldon Season 7: How Many Episodes Are Left?
Young Sheldon's final season is quickly approaching its last episodes.
Next Level Chef Season 3 Winner Controversy Explained
Season 3 of Next Level Chef came and went, but not without its fair share of drama.
Is Agent Knight Leaving NCIS 2024? Katrina Law's Future Teased by Showrunner
Katrina Law's Special Agent Jessica Knight might not be on NCIS for much longer.
'Mad Max: Furiosa' Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
The Mad Max saga is almost back with a fury as critics share their early reviews for Furiosa!
X-Men '97 Sneaks Henry Cavill Superman Easter Egg In New Episode
X-Men '97's showrunner shared an unlikely source of inspiration for one scene in the show - Henry Cavill's Superman.
Baby Reindeer Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Disturbing Ending
After Baby Reindeer's ending shook fans to the core, the show's creator explained what happened.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
The latest Planet of the Apes outing has critics raving before its worldwide release.
Ghosts U.S. Star Asher Grodman Reveals Season 4 Will Begin Production In July (Exclusive)
A Ghosts star gave The Direct an update on when Season 4 could start production.
Rebel Moon's Snyder Cut Gets Unsurprising Rating
Zack Snyder's director's cut of Rebel Moon Part 1 got it's MPAA rating.
Here's Why Scooby Is Missing from Velma Seasons 2 & 1
While Velma brings back most of the Scooby-Doo gang, the titular great dane is not in the picture.
Miller's Girl Movie Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
The highly-disputed plot of Miller's Girl has viewers deep in discussion, particularly focused on its ending.
Inside Out 2 Gets Exciting Runtime Announcement
The runtime for Pixar's newest movie lands right where most of its predecessors did before.
First Look at Anthony Mackie's Falcon Replacement Revealed
Falcon is officially back in the MCU as fans get their first look at the character's return to the skies.
Bridgerton Season 3 Book Summary & Spoilers, Explained
Before Bridgerton Season 3 arrives, fans are going back to the source material for spoilers on what will happen.
Sony Just Delayed Its Next Spider-Man Spin-off Movie
Fans waiting for Sony's next Spider-Man spin-off will do so for longer than expected.
Is Jay Harrington Leaving SWAT? Deacon's Future on Show, Revealed
SWAT may have just teased a final run for Jay Harrington's Deacon.
MCU: First Look at Red Hulk for 2025 Movie Gets Revealed (Photo)
Fans got their first look at a thrilling new MCU character arriving in 2025: Red Hulk.
Ghosts: What Happened to Pete's Wife?
Ghosts Season 3 brought Pete's living wife back for new episodes before something tragic happened to her.
Avatar 3: James Cameron Reveals Terrifying New Creature Debuting In Sequels (Photo)
James Cameron's Avatar 3 will continue to expand on Pandora's wildlife, as fans can see in a new image from the film.
NCIS: Here's Why Bishop Left the Show
Emily Wickersham's Eleanor Bishop enjoyed a long run on NCIS before her departure in Season 18.
FBI: Is Maggie Leaving? Missy Peregrym's Exit Scare Explained
FBI's newest Season 6 episode has fans worried that its leading character might leave the series!
Why Does She Call Him Baby Reindeer In Netflix Show?
The Baby Reindeer show on Netflix has viewers asking one big question: what's with the name?
Deadpool and Wolverine's Ant-Man Helmet Scene Explained
The MCU's tiniest Avenger was referenced in the trailer for Marvel Studios' one big 2024 movie.
Disney Announces 5 New Animated Movies Releasing Now Through 2026
The next couple of years will bring several Disney original movies and sequels into the spotlight.
The 10 MCU Scenes That Made Fans Furious
While the MCU has given fans plenty to cheer about over the years, some scenes had viewers up in arms.
Fallout: How Old Is Lucy, Maximus, Ghoul & All Main Characters (Ages Explained)
The timeline of the Fallout series has viewers wondering exactly how old everybody in the show is.
How Did Trevor Die In Ghosts? Actor Asher Grodman Reveals New Details About Character's Life & Death
Asher Grodman opened up about how his Ghosts character lived and died in an exclusive new interview.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Brings Back 7 Actors from OG Netflix Show
Daredevil returns in the MCU, bringing back several characters from the original Netflix show.
Moana 2's Latest Story Update Is Great News for Maui Fans
For Moana fans wondering about Maui's role in the sequel, a new update supposedly sets it in stone.
Baby Reindeer: Who Is the Real Martha? New Details Shared by Lead Actor
After Baby Reindeer's debut, fans have one big question on their minds: who exactly is Martha?
Civil War 2024 Movie: Is There a Post-Credits Scene? That Final Shot Explained
Fans heading to the theater to see Civil War have one big question: is there a post-credits scene?
The Chosen Season 4 Reveals Official Streaming Release Window
After a particularly long wait, The Chosen Season 4 finally has an official streaming window!
Immaculate Movie Online Digital Release Date Revealed
Sydney Sweeney's latest movie, Immaculate, makes its way towards its online release date. After that, when will it be streaming on Hulu?
Fallout TV Show Release Time & Date Gets Exciting Change at the Last Minute
Ahead of its release, the new Fallout series got an exciting update pertaining to its premiere time!
Deadpool 3 Reveals First Look at Hugh Jackman's New Wolverine Mask
Watch out, Bub! The MCU's live-action Wolverine mask was just unveiled in new Deadpool 3 merch.
Who Won Tournament of Champions Season 5? New Winner Details Revealed
Food Network's Tournament of Champions ended with a shocking result.