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
Marvel Studios Allegedly Developing Multiple R-Rated Shows (Rumor)
Marvel Studios is reportedly developing new R-rated shows for release on Disney+.
MCU: Hulk’s Son Looks Weird for a Good Reason
A new theory shows why Skaar's haircut in She-Hulk might not be a bad decision.
First Look at Kylo Ren's Creepy Spider Animatronic Deleted from Episode 9
A new image showed a fresh look at Kylo Ren's spider animatronic from The Rise of Skywalker.
MCU: Zemo Actor Addresses Why He's Missing from Thunderbolts Movie Cast
Daniel Brühl shared his thoughts on not being part of the Thunderbolts cast yet.
Oscar Isaac Gives Fans Hope for His Star Wars Comeback on Disney+
Oscar Isaac hinted at potentially coming back to the Star Wars universe on Disney+.
New Report Teases Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Return In Upcoming Disney+ Show
The Scarlet Witch was rumored to return to the MCU in the upcoming Vision Quest Disney+ show.
WandaVision Actor Reacts to MCU Vision Spin-off Reports
WandaVision star Julian Hilliard shared his thoughts on Paul Bettany's reported Vision spin-off.
James Gunn Addresses If He ‘Hates’ Kevin Feige After Leaving for DC
James Gunn set the record straight on his relationship with Kevin Feige after Gunn's full-time move to DC.
Watch: Okoye & Nakia Discuss T'Challa's Death In New Black Panther 2 Clip
Marvel released a new clip from Black Panrther 2 featuring Okoye and Nakia.
Did Cad Bane Really Die? Book of Boba Fett Actor Hints at the Truth
Cad Bane star Corey Burton addressed the chances that his character died in The Book of Boba Fett.
She-Hulk Director on Casting a Man to Play She-Hulk In Finale Sequence (Exclusive)
She-Hulk director Kat Coiro spoke with The Direct about the choice to cast a man to play She-Hulk in the season finale.
Loki Season 2: Henry Cavill Responds to Marvel Casting Rumors
Henry Cavill shared his thoughts on the rumor that he's appearing in Loki Season 2.
Black Panther 2's Surprising Post-Credits Scenes Count Confirmed
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was confirmed to have only one post-credits scene.
Kevin Feige Breaks Silence on James Gunn Taking Over DC Studios
Kevin Feige shared his reaction to James Gunn's promotion with Warner Bros.
New Wakanda Forever Footage Reveals Female Black Panther Fighting Enemies
A new exclusive look at Black Panther 2 revealed an exciting shot of the Black Panther in action.
Ant-Man 3 Artist Breaks Silence on MODOK's Role In Sequel
Ant-Man 3's secondary villain was finally confirmed to be a part of the movie.
Why Avengers: Endgame Actresses Complained Filming Their All-Female Scene
A new report shared why a few of the actors from Avengers: Endgame complained about filming the all-female hero scene.
Marvel Highlights TWO Black Panther Helmets In New Wakanda Forever Trailer
Marvel Studios featured multiple Black Panther helmets in a new spot for Black Panther 2
Did Charlize Theron Just Tease Doctor Strange 3? Clea Star Says She ‘Has Some Work to Do’
Doctor Strange's Clea actress may have teased the third film on the way.
Paul Rudd Addresses If Ant-Man's Thanos Butt Plan Will Defeat Kang
Ant-Man 3 star Paul Rudd dove into why Scott Lang can't use the Thanos butt plan on Kang the Conqueror.
Disney+ Confirms 68 Movies, Shows & Specials Coming in November (Marvel, Star Wars & More)
Disney confirmed every new movie and TV show that will hit Disney+ in November 2022.
Kevin Bacon Makes MCU History With Special Marvel Cameo
Kevin Bacon becomes the first actor advertised to be playing themselves in the MCU.
Star Wars Casts Female Yoda ‘Yaddle’ In Disney+ Show
The voice actress behind Yaddle in Disney+’s Tales of the Jedi has been revealed.
Disney+ Might’ve Just Secretly Revealed Guardians' Holiday Special Release Date
A Reddit leak may have revealed when the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special will release.
How Ant-Man 3’s New Kang Differs from His Loki Variant
The Direct analyzes the differences between Jonathan Majors' two versions of Kang the Conqueror.
Henry Cavill Breaks Silence on Superman Return With Heartfelt Announcement
Henry Cavill confirmed that he is officially back as Superman in the DCEU with an emotional message.
Here’s Who Bill Murray Is Playing In Ant-Man 3
Bill Murray was seen for the first time in the MCU during the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer.
First Mandalorian Season 3 LEGOs Tease Major Action Scenes
A new LEGO set teased an upcoming action sequence in Season 3 of The Mandalorian.
Disney+ X-Men '97 Reboot Gets Exciting Updates From MCU Writer
X-Men '97 writer Beau DeMayo shared a new update on the MCU's next animated series.
Why Henry Cavill’s Superman Return Got Delayed for So Long (Report)
A new report shared why Warner Bros. waited so long to bring Henry Cavill's Superman back.
Disney+ Reportedly Releasing Fantastic Four Prequel Ahead of 2025 Movie
Disney+ will reportedly release a prequel to Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four.
Justice League’s Ray Fisher Celebrates DC Films’ Boss Departure
Justice League star Ray Fisher addressed the departure of DC executive Walter Hamada.
She-Hulk Season 1's Lost Episode Explained by Director (Exclusive)
She-Hulk director Kat Coiro spoke with The Direct to explain the change in episode count for Season 1.
First Footage of Upgraded Ironheart Armor In Black Panther 2 Revealed
Marvel Studios released new footage of Ironheart from Black Panther 2.
Warner Bros.’ Black Superman Movie Gets Surprising Update Amid Henry Cavill’s Comeback
Warner Bros.' Black Superman movie got an update in the midst of the news regarding Man of Steel 2.
Black Panther 2's Red Carpet Premiere Date Revealed
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's red carpet date was revealed to be less that two weeks before its worldwide premiere.
New Photos Show Amber Heard, Henry Cavill & More Training for Justice League
New behind-the-scenes photos shared a look at Henry Cavill and Amber Heard preparing to shoot Justice League.
See Black Adam's Negative Rotten Tomatoes Consensus After Mixed Reviews
Black Adam's Rotten Tomatoes consensus became negative after numerous reviews.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Screenings Reportedly Won't Show the Whole Movie
Reports indicated that less than an hour of footage will be shown at the Spider-Man: No Way Home press screenings.
Thanos Creator Reacts to Harry Styles' Eternals Post-Credits Scene
Jim Starlin shared his reaction to seeing Harry Styles and Patton Oswalt as Starfox and Pip the Troll in Eternals.