Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Editor, Content Creator

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

Dakota Johnson Admits Her Spider-Man Spin-off Movie Was 'Wild' Experience

Madame Web star Dakota Johnson looked back on her "wild" time making the movie for Sony Pictures.

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MCU: Kang's Powers Explained by Ant-Man 3 Star

The MCU's Kang star explained his character's powers ahead of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Aquaman 2 Star Speaks on Affleck AND Keaton's Batmen Appearing In Movie

Aquaman actor Jason Momoa discussed appearances by two different Batman stars in Aquaman 2.

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Black Panther 2's Lack of Male Characters Explained by Producer

Black Panther 2 producer Nate Moore explained why the sequel has so few male leads.

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Jason Momoa Breaks Silence on Aquaman Recast Rumors

DCEU Aquaman star Jason Momoa addressed what will happen with his character in the new DC Universe.

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First Look at Kathryn Hahn’s Marvel Return In Disney+'s Agatha (Set Photos)

Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke were shown in leaked set photos from Agatha: Coven of Chaos.

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First Photo from WandaVision’s Agatha Spin-off Set Shared by MCU Actor

MCU fans saw the first photo from the set of Marvel Studios' WandaVision spin-off, Agatha: Coven of Chaos.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Reveals Funko Toys for 9 Main Characters

Funko unveiled Funko Pops! for nine main characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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First Look at MCU Illuminati Strange’s Full Costume Revealed

Concept art showed the first full look at one of Stephen Strange's Variants from Doctor Strange 2.

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Sebastian Stan’s Next Marvel Movie Receives Filming Start Window

Marvel Studios set the timeframe for Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan's newest MCU movie.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Cast: Every Actor Confirmed & Rumored to Appear

Here's every character confirmed and rumored to appear in Season 3 of The Mandalorian.

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Watch: The Mandalorian Heads to Coruscant In Newest 2023 Trailer

The new trailer for Season 3 of The Mandalorian brought the story back to Coruscant.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer: What Exact TIME Will It Release During NFL Playoffs?

Lucasfilm revealed plans for a new trailer highlighting Season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+.

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Black Panther 2 Designer Explains Kobe Bryant-Inspired Tribute In Sequel

Black Panther 2 production designer Hannah Beachler explained how the late Kobe Bryant inspired the story.

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First Mandalorian Season 3 Poster Released Online

Star Wars and Lucasfilm released the first official picture for The Mandalorian Season 3.

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Black Adam Star Breaks Silence After Dwayne Johnson's DC Exit

Black Adam star Noah Centineo shared how he reacted to Dwayne Johnson's exit from the DC Universe.

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First Footage from Superman & Lois Season 3 Released Online

The CW released the first new footage from Season 3 of Superman & Lois, which debuts in March 2023.

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Avatar 3: James Cameron Spoils the New Narrator of Next Movie

Avatar 3 director James Cameron revealed a new main voice for the upcoming sequel.

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Glenn Howerton Responds to Fantastic Four Casting Prospects In the MCU

Actor Glenn Howerton addressed the idea of being cast as Reed Richards in the MCU's Fantastic Four.

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Marvel Is Bringing Back 8 Westview Actors for New WandaVision Spin-off Show

Eight actors from WandaVision were confirmed to return for Marvel Studios' Agatha: Coven of Chaos.

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Kevin Feige Spoils Major Kang Plot Point In Ant-Man 3

Marvel head Kevin Feige shared details about a major plot point in Ant-Man 3 revolving around Kang the Conqueror.

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New Madame Web Movie Photo Teases Dakota Johnson's Spider Powers

A new photo from Madame Web offered a hint at the powers Dakota Johnson's hero will have.

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Why Luke Cage’s Mike Colter Is Hesitant to Return to the MCU

Mike Colter discussed why he doesn't have his mind set on returning to his role as Luke Cage in the MCU.

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Letitia Wright's Scary Marvel Injury Explained by Producer

Marvel producer Nate Moore shared his experience working through Letitia Wright's injuries while shooting Black Panther 2.

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Ant-Man 3's Unexpected Genre Confirmed by Producer

Ant-Man 3 producer Stephen Broussard confirmed some unexpected themes and genres in the movie.

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Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Daredevil Matt Murdock Funko (Photos)

A new Funko Pop! paid tribute to Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock from Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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New Ant-Man 3 IMAX Trailer Reveals Better Look at MODOK Villain

The IMAX trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania revealed the best look yet at MODOK.

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Avengers 5 Rumor Reveals 1 Upcoming Disney+ Show That Will Set Up Movie

One new rumored Disney+ show is said to help set up the story in Avengers: The Kang Dyansty.

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Moon Knight Season 2 Release Rumored for BEFORE Major Avengers Movie

The second season of Marvel Studios' Moon Knight is rumored to debut before one of the next Avengers movies.

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Marvel Just Won Its First Golden Globe for MCU Movie Acting

Marvel Studios earned its first ever Golden Globe award in an acting category.

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Loki Actor Reveals Tom Hiddleston’s Adorable Behavior on Season 2 Set

Loki Season 2 star Ke Huy Quan shared a look into his experience on set with Marvel mainstay Tom Hiddleston.

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Ant-Man 3 Producer Teases Civil War-Level Consequences

Ant-Man 3 producer Stephen Broussard hinted that this new movie could have consequences as big as Captain America: Civil War.

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Shazam 2 Director Reveals Exciting New Trailer Update

Shazam 2 director David F. Sandberg teased when the movie's next trailer will arrive.

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First Look at MCU's MODOK Released by Marvel (Photos)

Marvel Studios just shared the first official look at MODOK in the second trailer for Ant-Man 3.

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New Ant-Man 3 Poster Includes Clever Avengers 5 Tease

Marvel shared a new poster for Ant-Man 3 that alluded to the next Avengers movie.

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Marvel Reportedly Eyeing Stranger Things Star for Major Superhero Role (Rumor)

Marvel is reportedly looking into hiring one of Stranger Things' biggest names for a potential MCU role.

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Unused Doctor Strange 2 Art Stirs Up Marvel Fanbase: 'We Were Robbed'

Newly released art from Doctor Strange 2 incites fan comments about what was left out of the film.

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James Gunn's DC Takeover Changes Original Justice League 2 Plans

How did James Gunn's arrival at Warner Bros. change the original plans for Justice League 2

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How Marvel Studios Changed Moon Knight’s Layla to Avoid Stereotypes

May Calamawy explained how she helped bring cultural authenticity to her role in Moon Knight.

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Avatar 2 Had to Film 1 Actor’s Entire Performance TWICE

One actor had to film all of their material for James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water twice.

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