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 also served as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022.
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 at @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's arrival.
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Richard Nebens's Latest Stories
James Gunn Addresses Black Superman Movie Plans
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn spoke on plans for a Black Superman movie in the DCU.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Becomes Lowest-Rated Movie In Franchise on Rotten Tomatoes
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 set a new franchise record for Rotten Tomatoes score.
The Flash: Trailer Edit Mistake May Spoil the Movie's Villain Twist
A new trailer for DC Studios' The Flash possibly spoiled the movie's main villain.
Here's When Superman's Recast Movie Actor May Get Announced
A new rumor hinted at when DC Studios will announce the next actor to play Superman.
James Gunn Gives Blunt Response About Controversial Flash Star's DC Future
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn addressed Ezra Miller's potential future in the DCU after plenty of controversy.
Disney Reveals 4 Movies & Shows to Watch Before Guardians 3
Disney shared which four movies and shows fans should watch before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 releases.
Star Wars: Lucasfilm Ousted Daisy Ridley’s 2025 Movie Writer
Lucasfilm let one of the writers on Daisy Ridley's Star Wars movie go early in development.
James Gunn Ignored Marvel Boss Kevin Feige's F-Word Warning
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn ignored a warning about using the F-word from Kevin Feige.
Loki Actress Confirmed to Appear In Guardians of the Galaxy 3
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 will feature an actress previously seen in Loki.
Chris Hemsworth & 3 More MCU Stars Cast In Next Transformers Movie
Chris Hemsworth and a trio of other big names from the MCU were cast in a new Transformers movie.
Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Her Honest Reaction to Wanda's Villain Twist
Elizabeth Olsen shared her thoughts on playing Wanda Maximoff as a villain in the MCU.
Fantastic Four Reboot: Villain Actor Choice Reportedly Revealed (Rumor)
A new rumor hinted at a big name in contention to play the villain in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Many MCU Cameos Teased by Star
One of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's main stars teased the potential for MCU cameo appearances.
Watch: Avatar 2 Secretly Reuses Jake Sully Footage from First Movie
Disney used old footage of Jake Sully from the first Avatar movie in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Bradley Cooper Won't Voice All of Rocket's Guardians 3 Scenes, Confirms Director
James Gunn revealed that Bradley Cooper won't be the only actor playing Rocket in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Dune 2's First Trailer Released at CinemaCon
Warner Bros. released the first trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel to 2021's Dune.
Guardians 3 Will Bring Back Avengers Actor In Surprising Role
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will give one actress her second role in the MCU.
Venom 3 Reportedly Eyeing Doctor Strange Star for Key Role
Sony Pictures has its eye on a major actor from the MCU's Doctor Strange franchise for a big role in Venom 3.
Spider-Man Will Appear In These 5 Upcoming Marvel Movies & Shows
Spider-Man will return to the big and small screen in these upcoming movies and TV series.
Will Christian Bale's Batman Return In The Flash Movie? New Rumor Offers Answer
A new rumor teased the chances of Christian Bale's Batman appearing in The Flash.
Star Wars Unveils Historic New Disney+ Footage That Expands Timeline of Universe
Star Wars expanded the timeline further into the past than ever before with new Disney+ footage.
All 14 Spider-Man Movies & Shows Now Streaming on Disney+
Disney+ now houses over a dozen movies and TV shows featuring Marvel's Spider-Man.
DC Announces 1 Actor Will Play TWO Characters In Movie & TV Reboot
DC Studios confirmed one star that will play two different characters in the new DC Universe.
DC Erasing SnyderVerse References from The Flash Movie, Claims Rumor
A new rumor indicated that The Flash won't include any big references or ties to the SnyderVerse.
Henry Cavill's Upcoming DC Movie Cameo Gets Disappointing Update (Rumor)
A new rumor hinted at disappointment coming for fans expecting to see Henry Cavill play Superman again.
Star Wars Just Destroyed a Major Jedi Relic on Disney+
The Mandalorian's Season 3 finale saw the destruction of an important Star Wars artifact.
Why Elizabeth Olsen Worried WandaVision Would Flop
Elizabeth Olsen shared her concerns about WandaVision's ability to perform well upon its release.
Andor Season 2 Announces 8 Main Cast Members
Star Wars announced the main cast members for the second season of Disney+'s Andor.
Super Mario Bros. Movie 2: Producer Addresses If Sequel Will Happen
A producer from The Super Mario Bros. Movie addressed the prospects of a sequel.
Princess Peach Emerges as an Empowered Icon in the Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a new empowered take on Princess Peach.
Captain America 4 to Include 3 Hulk Characters: Actors & Roles Explained
Captain America: New World Order will include comebacks for multiple The Incredible Hulk stars.
Star Wars Officially Changes Grogu's Full Name
Star Wars gave Grogu a new name in the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian.
Superman Reboot: James Gunn Reveals Unsurprising Character In New Movie
Superman: Legacy director James Gunn confirmed a character for the movie that fans expected to see.
How Warner Bros. Forced Justice League to Be Funnier
Warner Bros. wanted to add more humor to the DCEU's Justice League movie.
Mortal Kombat 2: Sequel Gets Official Production Update
Fans got an update on the status of production for Mortal Kombat 2.
New Guardians 3 Trailer Confirms Another Superhero Team's Appearance
New characters were confirmed to return in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
New Andor Season 2 Set Photo Teases Return of Major Clone Wars Character
Set photos from Andor Season 2 hinted that a major character from The Clone Wars will come back.
Watch: The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Trailer Released by Disney+
Disney+ released a new trailer for the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian.
Ant-Man 3 Quantumania: Cast, Characters and Actors
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania boasts an impressive list of 16 Marvel characters. Here is every actor and the character they play!
James Gunn Debunks DC Reboot Slate Leak
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn set the record straight on a recent rumor regarding his upcoming DCU slate.