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

How Guardians of the Galaxy's Rocket Influenced Eternals' Post-Credits Scene

Chloé Zhao shared how the team behind Eternals used Guardians of the Galaxy as a visual influence.

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Eternals Easter Egg Makes Sprite's Betrayal Even Worse

An Easter egg from Marvel Studios' Eternals showed just how bad Sprite's betrayal truly was.

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MCU Boss Hints at Tom Holland's Spider-Man Future Ahead of Phase 5

Kevin Feige teased Tom Holland’s Spider-Man future following the webslinger's absence from Marvel's Hall H SDCC panel.

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Moon Knight Season 2: Oscar Isaac Sets the Record Straight on Renewal

Oscar Isaac confirms that he's had recent talks about Moon Knight's future, and discusses the prospects of a Season 2.

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Black Panther 2: First Details on Scrapped Chadwick Boseman-Led Sequel Revealed

New details revealed how Chadwick Boseman originally played into Black Panther 2.

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HBO Max Cancels Another DC Superhero Movie (Report)

Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly canceled another superhero movie in the DC Universe.

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First Details on Harrison Ford's Recast Marvel Character Revealed

The details about Harrison Ford's upcoming role in the MCU were revealed.

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First Look at Hulk’s Son Skaar Deleted Emo Design (Photo)

Concept art revealed an alternate look at Skaar from the Season 1 finale of She-Hulk.

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She-Hulk Finale’s Confusing Opening Explained by Director (Exclusive)

Kat Coiro spoke exclusively with The Direct about the confusion behind the She-Hulk season finale's opening scene.

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Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Casting 7 New Characters (Report)

A new casting report revealed new characters coming to Daredevil: Born Again.

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New Controversial Details on Henry Cavill's Black Adam Scene Revealed

DC Rejected Henry Cavill's Superman Return In New Movie Until WB Overruled

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Disney+ Just Added X-Men’s Last-Ever Movie From Fox

Disney finally completed Fox's collection of X-Men movies on its streaming service.

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Marvel Hired a Man to Play She-Hulk In Finale Scenes (Photos)

Photos revealed that She-Hulk was played on set by a new actor in the Season 1 finale.

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Warner Bros. Actively Prevented Henry Cavill's Superman Return, Confirms DC Star

Warner Bros. reportedly kept Henry Cavill from bringing Superman back to the DCEU for years.

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First Look at Werewolf by Night’s Full-Body Appearance Revealed In Color

Marvel Studios revealed the first look at Werewolf by Night fully in color.

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She-Hulk Producer Defends the Finale's Big Twist Ending

Marvel producer and head writer Jessica Gao explained the ending to Episode 9 of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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New She-Hulk Trailer Spoils Daredevil’s Finale Appearance

Marvel Studios released a new trailer for She-Hulk that spoils the appearance of a fan-favorite character

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Did Marvel’s World War Hulk Movie Just Secretly Get Announced?

The Season 1 finale of She-Hulk appears to have set up a World War Hulk movie.

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Dwayne Johnson Breaks Silence on Black Adam Post-Credits Spoilers

Dwayne Johnson teased what fans are in for with Black Adam's post-credits sequence.

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Marvel Producer Compares Black Panther 2 to The Godfather

Marvel producer Nate Moore compared Black Panther 2 to one of the most iconic movies of all time.

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Marvel Studios Responds to T'Challa Recast Controversy

Marvel Studios commented on the late Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa not being recast.

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MCU Blade Movie Gets Reassuring Update Amid Lead Actor Frustration Rumors

Mahershala Alis is still focused on making Blade the best it can be for Marvel Studios.

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Black Adam Reviews: Critics Share Mixed Reactions to New DC Movie

Black Adam Movie Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?

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How Ryan Reynolds Reacted to Controversial Deadpool Comments From TJ Miller

T.J. Miller shared Ryan Reynolds' reaction to the comments made about their relationship.

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Historic Zack Snyder’s Justice League Event Announced for 2023

Zack Snyder's Justice Leage is set for its first run in theaters following its debut in 2021 on HBO Max.

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Disney Confirms Time Jump After T'Challa's Death In Black Panther 2

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was confirmed to take place a year after T'Challa's death.

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Marvel's Ironheart Star Shares Heartwarming Response to Her First Official Poster

Dominique Thorne shared her reaction to her first official MCU poster as Ironheart.

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Dwayne Johnson Shares Promising Update on DC’s ‘Kevin Feige’ Plan

Black Adam star Dwayne Johnson updated fans on DC's search for a "Kevin Feige-type" figure.

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MCU: Fantastic Four Reboot No Longer Releasing In 2024

The MCU's Fantastic Four reboot has been delayed by Marvel Studios.

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Marvel Shuts Down Blade Reboot Production Amid Issues Behind-the-Scenes

Marvel Studios officially delayed production for Blade amidst behind-the-scenes problems.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Teases His Role in MCU Phase 5 & 6

Benedict Cumberbatch looked ahead to what Doctor Strange's role will be later in the Multiverse Saga.

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Black Panther 2 Reveals How 4 Main Characters React to T'Challa's Death

The four main actors in Black Panther 2 revealed how their characters react to T'Challa's death.

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Deadpool 2 Actor Claims Ryan Reynolds Was 'Horrifically Mean' to Him

Deadpool 2's Tim Miller accused Ryan Reynolds of being hard to work with.

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MCU: 14 New Crossovers Avengers 5 Needs to Have

The Direct shares the biggest crossover moments that we want to see in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

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Tom Hiddleston's Loki Gets Ultra-Detailed Official Statue (Photos)

Marvel unveiled a life-sized and incredibly detailed statue of Tom Hiddleston's Loki.

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New Black Panther 2 Video Reveals More Ironheart

Fans got a new look at Dominique Thorne's Ironheart armor from Black Panther 2.

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Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Daredevil Poster

Marvel Studios released the first posters for Charlie Cox's Daredevil after his MCU return.

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New Report Reveals Cancelled Batgirl Movie’s Original Release Date

A new report shared when Warner Bros. was initially planning to release Batgirl.

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Dwayne Johnson Reportedly Demanded Superman Cameo In Black Adam

Reports indicated that Dwayne Johnson insisted on having Superman included in Black Adam.

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She-Hulk: New Daredevil Scene Revealed In Latest Trailer

Marvel revealed a new look at Charlie Cox's Daredevil in an ad for She-Hulk.

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