Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, 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 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.

Richard can be found on Twitter (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@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.

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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles

Loki Actress Confirms What We All Suspected About Sylvie

Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino confirmed the inspiration behind her character in Loki.

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MCU: New Photos Reveal Hulk’s Son Originally Looked MUCH Cooler

She-Hulk almost gave fans a very different look for the Hulk's son, Skaar.

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Aubrey Plaza Reportedly Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel Studios reportedly added Aubrey Plaza to the cast of Agatha: Coven of Chaos.

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Avengers’ Russo Bros Give Disappointing Updates on MCU Return

Joe and Anthony Russo revealed their disappointing timeline for returning to the MCU.

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Netflix Never Got to Air Daredevil's Best Hallway Fight Scene

Charlie Cox's Daredevil stunt double shared new information about an unused scene from the Netflix series.

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Kevin Feige Rejected 1 She-Hulk Finale Pitch

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige rejected one request for the season finale of She-Hulk.

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Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Reflects on Keeping His Cancer a Secret

Chadwick Boseman's Widow looked back on her late husband not telling anybody about his cancer battle.

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Marvel Casts First New Actor for WandaVision’s Agatha Disney+ Show

Agatha: Coven of Chaos added its first new actor alongside Kathryn Hahn and Emma Caulfield.

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Captain America 4 Producer Confirms Key Civil War Plot Point In Sequel

Marvel producer Nate Moore teased a Captain America: Civil War connection coming in Captain America: New World Order.

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Marvel Takes Action to Remove Emilia Clarke Secret Invasion Spoilers

Marvel Studios adjusted its marketing to remove any Emilia Clarke spoilers for Secret Invasion.

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Knives Out 3 Could Explore Queerness of Daniel Craig Detective, Says Director

Rian Johnson's Knives Out 3 could dive into Daniel Craig's character's sexuality.

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Hugh Jackman on How Wolverine Will Behave Under Disney Roof

Hugh Jackman teased what fans will see from his Wolverine in the MCU.

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Avengers 6: Black Panther 2 Director Addresses Rumor He'll Direct Secret Wars

Black Panther 2 director Ryan Coogler discussed the rumors about him directing Avengers 6.

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Disney+ Promotes Marvel Netflix Crossovers Amid MCU Return Rumors

Disney+ shared a new round of promotional images for the Defenders Saga.

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Marvel Studios Allegedly Developing Multiple R-Rated Shows (Rumor)

Marvel Studios is reportedly developing new R-rated shows for release on Disney+.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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+.

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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.

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WandaVision Actor Reacts to MCU Vision Spin-off Reports

WandaVision star Julian Hilliard shared his thoughts on Paul Bettany's reported Vision spin-off.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Black Panther 2's Surprising Post-Credits Scenes Count Confirmed

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was confirmed to have only one post-credits scene.

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Kevin Feige Breaks Silence on James Gunn Taking Over DC Studios

Kevin Feige shared his reaction to James Gunn's promotion with Warner Bros.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kevin Bacon Makes MCU History With Special Marvel Cameo

Kevin Bacon becomes the first actor advertised to be playing themselves in the MCU.

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Star Wars Casts Female Yoda ‘Yaddle’ In Disney+ Show

The voice actress behind Yaddle in Disney+’s Tales of the Jedi has been revealed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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