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
Suicide Squad: Margot Robbie Wants To See Famed Director's Cut From David Ayer
Margot Robbie voices her support for the release of the Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad.
Marvel's Eternals Leak Reveals Salma Hayek & Barry Keoghan's MCU Costume Details
New Twitter leak provides look at costumes for Barry Keoghan's Druig and Salma Hayek's Ajak from Marvel's 'Eternals.'
Watch: Sebastian Stan & Anthony Mackie Hype Each Other Up on MCU Set
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan take to Instagram to hype each other up as they promote The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan Reveals New Image of Bucky On Marvel Set
Sebastian Stan shares a hilarious new Instagram picture from the set of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson & More Highlighted for Book of Boba Fett Awards Campaign
Disney submitted the cast and crew of The Book of Boba Fett for awards consideration.
The Mandalorian: Disney+ Releases Promo Teaser With Krayt Dragon, Cara Dune & More New Footage
Disney+ releases official 30-second teaser for Chapter 11 of The Mandalorian Season 2
Disney+ Ad Includes Sony's MCU Spider-Man Movies
Latin America Disney+ ad teases the potential additions of MCU Spider-Man movies on streaming service.
Yes, Paul Bettany Did Reveal New Details About MCU Vision's Private Parts
Paul Bethany goes into NSFW territory when discussing Vision in a press round for WandaVision.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Sequel Title May Have Just Been Revealed
The sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is rumored to be titled Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Daredevil's Kingpin Actor Campaigns for Spider-Man Crossover
Vincent D'Onofrio expressed a desire to interact with Spider-Man within the MCU.
Daredevil's Vincent D'Onofrio Responds to Spider-Man: No Way Home Appearance Rumors
Vincent D'Onofrio debunked rumors that he will appear as Kingpin in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman & Amazon Warriors Featured in New Set Photos
Justice League cinematographer teases ten new photos featuring the Amazonians and Wonder Woman in the Snyder Cut.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Image of Diane Lane's Martha Kent Released
A Justice League cinematographer shares a behind the scenes look at Diane Lane filming as Martha Kent.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals His Cut Has Six Chapters Plus an Epilogue
Zack Snyder discusses his director's cut of Justice League being a six-part story.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Teases Cyborg's Power Potential in DCEU Future
Zack Snyder teases that fans haven't seen the true potential of how powerful Cyborg is in the DCEU.
Justice League Star Reveals Trayvon Martin Influence For Cyborg
Ray Fisher reveals that Trayvon Martin serves as an influence for writer Chris Terrio in his development of Cyborg for Justice League.
Kevin Feige’s Mutant Request May Have Cost Marvel A Lot of Money
X-Men: The Animated Series writer Eric Lewald shared some insight into the MCU's use of the animated show's theme song.
Venom 2 Costume Could Hint at MCU Spider-Man Crossover
New listing of costume from Venom: Let There Be Carnage could indicate a potential crossover with Spider-Man from the MCU.
Sebastian Stan Reveals He Suffered Through This Marvel Action Scene With a Broken Toe
Sebastian Stan talked about his injury troubles filming The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel's Hawkeye: Jeremy Renner Gets His Head Ready For Upcoming Disney+ Production
Jeremy Renner posts a video on Twitter of himself being fitted for a head mold, possibly indicating a look into Clint Barton's stint as Ronin.
MCU's Hawkeye Show: SHIELD Connection To Jeremy Renner's Clint Barton Revealed By Set Photo
A new leaked photo from the Hawkeye set reveals a potential re-connection between Clint Barton and SHIELD.
Hawkeye Star Jeremy Renner Shares Bow & Arrow 'Training' Photos From Home
Jeremy Renner takes a break from production of Hawkeye to post a hilarious picture of him and his child practicing their moves.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Teases Other Kryptonians on Earth Besides Superman
Zack Snyder teases the potential of more Kryptonians on Earth in Snyder Cut trailer breakdown.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Speaks on Additional Scenes In New Cut
Zack Snyder reveals new information on what he was able to film in reshoots for the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Jared Leto Returning as Joker? Actor Wants to Return to DC
Jared Leto expressed a desire to return to his role as the Joker.
Marvel Recasts Avengers: Endgame's Cassie Lang Actress For Ant-Man 3
Katheryn Newton will take over the role of Cassie Lang from Emma Fuhrmann in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaina.
Marvel Accidentally Hints at Moon Knight Season 2 on Twitter
Marvel Studios potentially teased that Moon Knight could get a second season on Disney+.
When Will Moon Knight Return? MCU Director Teases What Could Be Next
Mohamed Diab shared his desire for Moon Knight to continue into Season 2.
Moon Knight Season 2: Disney+ Hints at Returning Characters With New Survey
Disney+ sent out a survey asking which characters fans want to see more of in Season 2 of Moon Knight.
Disney Reveals When Marvel Studios' Big D23 Announcement Event Will Be
Disney teased what's coming with the next live event for Marvel Studios and its fans.
Marvel Fans Are Super Frustrated About Gamora's Surprise Role In Finale of What If
Twitter users expressed their disappointment and confusion over Gamora's appearance in the season finale of What If...?.
MCU Writer Admits She Was Drunk When She Made Up Unexpected Marvel Crossover In What If
What If...? head writer A.C. Bradley revealed that she came up with a Thor-related team-up after a couple shots of alcohol.
Marvel's Rob Liefeld Confirms Major Doctor Strange 2 Leak
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld teased how big the scale is for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The Mandalorian Star Reveals When Season 3 Premieres (But Is He Lying?)
Giancarlo Esposito shared when he believes Season 3 of The Mandalorian will release on Disney+.
Aquaman 2 Actor Labels DC Superhero Movie as 'Clown Work'
Yahya Abdul-Mateen lays it all on the line when it comes to his thoughts on the DCEU.
Marvel's Moon Knight: Kevin Feige Teases Heavy Action of Disney+ Series
Kevin Feige reveals that Moon Knight will have some of the most exciting action sequences in the MCU in quite some time, and the show will explore Marc Spector's mental illness.
Moon Knight Disney+: Oscar Isaac Teases Groundbreaking Elements of Marvel Show
Oscar Isaac teased what to expect from Moon Knight and his MCU costume.
Marvel's Kevin Feige & Co. Share Thanks to Moon Knight Crew as Disney+ Show Wraps
A message from Marvel Studios confirmed that filming for Moon Knight in Budapest is officially complete.
Joker 2 Rumor Reveals When Filming Is Expected to Start
Rumors teased that Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix's Joker 2 will begin filming in 2023.
Joker 2: Harley Quinn's Potential Role Teased With New Announcement
Todd Phillips confirmed plans are in the works for a sequel to 2019's Joker.