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
New Joker 2 Set Video Reveals Spoilery Action Scene
New videos from the set of Joker 2 revealed spoiler-filled action featuring Joaquin Phoenix's Joker.
Taron Egerton Admits He's Losing Interest In Joining Marvel
MCU hopeful Taron Egerton said in a new interview that he's losing interest in joining the Marvel universe.
Keanu Reeves Shares Promising Constantine 2 Update
Constantine star Keanu Reeves shared an exciting update about a potential sequel.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Takes the Blame for Removing Evangeline Lilly Scene
Ant-Man 3 writer Jeff Loveness put the blame on himself for removing a scene featuring Evangeline Lilly's Wasp.
Avengers 5 Writer Confirms Unsurprising 'Protagonist' of Movie
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty writer Jeff Loveness confirmed who will be the movie's main character.
Ant-Man Quantumania: Loki Post-Credits Explained by Director
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania director Peyton Reed went into details on the film's post-credits scene.
DC Turned Down Rachel Zegler for Bigger Superhero Role
Rachel Zegler was rejected for a bigger DC role before joining Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
Iron Man: Disney Releases Never-Before-Seen Post-Credits Clip Online
Iron Man director Jon Favreau released a never-before-scene version of the movie's famous post-credits scene.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order, Including Loki's Surprising Spot
Disney+ updated its Marvel page to add Loki and Black Widow to the MCU timeline.
Ant-Man: Quantumania Confirms 1 Major Loki Season 2 Rumor
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's post-credits scene confirmed a rumor about Loki Season 2.
Avengers 5 Writer Teases Florence Pugh’s Role
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty writer Jeff Loveness teased Florence Pugh's role in the upcoming MCU movie
The Mandalorian Season 3 Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?
Critics shared their first reactions to the first chapter of The Mandalorian Season 3.
Spider-Verse 2 Casts Fan-Favorite Deadpool Actor
Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse added a major star from Deadpool 2 to its cast.
Deadpool 3: Hugh Jackman Might've Just Spoiled a Major Plot Point
Hugh Jackman may have spoiled a big part of what's coming in Deadpool 3.
Zachary Levi Criticized by DC Fans for New Social Media Post
Shazam 2 star Zachary Levi shared a controversial post on social media, leading to backlash from DC fans.
The Mandalorian Director Breaks Silence Following Gina Carano's Firing
Star Wars director Rick Famuyiwa discussed how The Mandalorian Season 3 will continue without Gina Carano's Cara Dune.
DC Studios Confirms Return of Another Suicide Squad Actor
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn confirmed one character from The Suicide Squad that will return in the new DCU.
Disney Censors MODOK's Butt Cheeks In New Ant-Man: Quantumania Clip
Disney censored MODOK's bare bottom in a newly-released clip from Ant-Man 3.
22 Celebrities Who Nearly Got Cast as Marvel Characters
22 Hollywood superstars were nearly cast as iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe characters!
Ironheart Star Responds to Concerns of Her Iron Man Replacement Hero
Ironheart leading actress Dominique Thorne discussed the concerns of having her character replace Iron Man.
Fantastic Four: Marvel Studios Teases Surprising Story of MCU Reboot
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore teased some surprising elements in the Fantastic Four reboot.
The Flash Movie Reveals Best Look at Supergirl In New Footage
A new trailer for The Flash revealed the best look yet at Sasha Calle's Supergirl.
MCU Producer Hypes Up Phase 5 With Spider-Man Slogan
A Marvel Studios producer referenced Spider-Man when looking ahead to Phase 5's stories.
MCU: Yoked Wolverine Teased by Hugh Jackman: 'Bigger Than Ever'
MCU star Hugh Jackman teased how big his Wolverine will be in Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3.
Marvel’s MODOK Actor Defends Controversial Retcon In Ant-Man: Quantumania
Ant-Man 3's Corey Stoll commented on the changes made to MODOK in the MCU.
James Gunn Announces Casting for First DCU Show Is Nearly Done
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn revealed that he's almost finished casting for his first new DCU show on HBO Max.
Avengers 5's Big Death Toll Teased by MCU Writer
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty writer Jeff Loveness teased how much death will be in the MCU blockbuster.
Marvel Star Reveals If Chris Evans' Cap Is Dead
The new actor behind Captain America updated fans on Steve Rogers' status in the MCU.
Ant-Man 3 Post-Credits: New Photos Reveal [SPOILERS]' Up-Close Design
A new set of photos showed off a character from Ant-Man 3's mid-credits scene.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Star Reveals Disney+ Special Connection
One of the leading stars from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 revealed how it's connected to a Disney+ story.
Avatar 2 Removed Key Ending Scene After Poor Screening Reaction
Avatar: The Way of Water almost had a different ending scene before test screenings.
HBO Max Boss Hypes Up James Gunn’s ‘Exciting’ DC TV Plan
HBO Max chairman Casey Bloys shared his excitement for James Gunn's upcoming plan for new DC streaming content.
Joker 2: Lady Gaga Rumored to Make Major Change to Harley Quinn
Joker: Folie à Deux will reportedly change a key part of the backstory for Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn.
Ant-Man 3's Post Credits Includes John Krasinski Fantastic Four Connection
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania referenced John Krasinski's Reed Richards in its post-credits scene.
Eternals 2 Reportedly Enters New Stage of Development at Marvel
Marvel Studios reportedly moved ahead with development on a sequel to Eternals.
The Flash Movie: New Look at Ben Affleck Batman Action Scene Revealed
The Flash director Andy Muschietti teased a new scene from the movie with Ben Affleck's Batman.
Pregnant WandaVision Star Shares Her Avengers-Themed Baby Bump (Photos)
WandaVision star Teyonah Parris celebrated her pregnancy with Avengers themed garb.
Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Brings Back Major Phase 2 Villain
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania brought back Corey Stoll's Darren Cross in a new role after Phase 2.
Avatar 2 Just Joined Avengers: Endgame on Top 3 All-Time Worldwide Box Office List
Avatar 2 reached a new milestone on the all-time box office chart, putting it in a class with Avengers: Endgame.
James Gunn Debunks Henry Cavill's Superman Replacement Age Claim
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn responded to reports that noted how old Superman would be in the new DCU.