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

Marvel's Phase 5: Predicting the MCU's Future Movie Slate

From Fantastic Four to Nova to X-Men, these are the predictions the most likely films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 5

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X-Men Actor Nicholas Hoult Discusses the Possibility of Bringing His Beast to the MCU

Nicholas Hoult leaves the door open on potentially playing Beast again for the MCU reboot of the X-Men

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Avengers: Endgame's Russo Bros Say Unreleased Deleted Scenes Could Show Up Eventually

MCU directors Joe and Anthony Russo tease what they wished they could have included in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.

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Deadpool 3: Hugh Jackman Teases Ryan Reynolds About Cameo Role In MCU Movie

Hugh Jackman teased a possible openness to appearing in Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3 in a social media video.

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Deadpool Creator Teases Doctor Strange 2's Wolverine Cameo

Rob Liefeld teased the possibility that Wolverine will appear in Doctor Strange 2.

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Avengers: Infinity War Director Reveals His Dream Actor for MCU’s Wolverine

Director Joe Russo shared who he would like to see play Wolverine in a Multiversal capacity.

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Marvel Studios In Talks With Taron Egerton, And It Might Be For MCU's Wolverine

Taron Egerton revealed that he's had a meeting with Marvel Studios.

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Deadpool 3: Hugh Jackman Reacts to Wolverine Fan Theories

Hugh Jackman addressed the rumors of Wolverine returning in Deadpool 3.

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Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman React to Disney+'s Deadpool Announcement

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reacted to their R-rated Marvel movies joining Disney+.

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Marvel Director Teases Darker Characters In MCU's Phase 4

Black Widow director Cate Shortland teased more dark characters coming to the forefront in the MCU's Phase 4.

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Black Widow & Marvel's What If Documentary Specials Receive New Release Dates on Disney+

Release dates were reportedly revealed for the Marvel Studios: Assembled episodes of What If...? and Black Widow.

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WandaVision Finale: Spoiler Images of White Vision, Scarlet Witch & More Released

Disney officially releases seven still photos from "Episode 9" of Marvel Studios' WandaVision.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Best Look Yet at Falcon's New Wings Revealed

A new promotional blast from Xbox revealed the best look yet at Sam Wilson's suit from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Disney Confirms Scarlett Johannson's Black Widow Movie To Get Documentary Special

Marvel Studios will use Assembled on Disney+ to give an inside look at all of its upcoming movies and TV shows.

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Disney+ Delays Marvel Studios' Hawkeye Special

Disney delayed the streaming debut for Marvel Studios: Assembled - The Making of Hawkeye.

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Marvel's Eternals: Creepy Main Villain Receives First Look In New Trailer

The Eternals trailer revealed the first look at Kro, the movie's primary antagonist.

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Marvel Reveals Ant-Man and the Wasp Consultant Helped Write Eternals Movie

The Eternals poster revealed that Chloé Zhao and Patrick Burleigh wrote the screenplay for the movie.

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Disney Confirms Eternals Movie to Be Split Into 2 Storylines

An official release from Disney revealed that Eternals will take place over two main time periods.

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MCU: Eternals Battle In Los Angeles In Hilarious New Lexus Car Promo

Lexus debuted a new advertisement featuring Kumail Nanjani's Kingo and more from Marvel Studios' Eternals.

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Anthony Mackie’s Replacement as Falcon Gets Officially Confirmed

Danny Ramirez's Joaquin Torres was officially confirmed as the MCU's new Falcon in Captain America: New World Order.

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Avengers 5 Writer Asks Fans for Help Amid MCU Story Development

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty head writer Jeff Loveness asked social media for help on his next venture

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She-Hulk Actor Reveals Why Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Needs to Cameo

She-Hulk star Josh Segarra shared his hopes to see Spider-Man cameo in the MCU Disney+ show.

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Marvel Studios Cast 1 Thunderbolts Actor Way Before the Others

One of the stars of Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts was confirmed for inclusion earlier than the rest.

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Watch: New She-Hulk Clip Spoils Titania’s Return In Episode 6

Marvel Studios released the first clip from Episode 6 of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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DC’s Static Shock Live-Action Movie: Everything We Know

The Direct looks back at the timeline for DC's Static Shock movie, examining whether it will still release.

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HBO Max Planning Riskier DC Superhero Movies Like Batgirl

Warner Bros' head of DC Films reveals a new plan for DC movies to release both in theaters and on HBO Max.

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Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Disses Charles Barkley While Announcing DC Movie Release Date

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announces that the DCEU movie Black Adam will release in theaters on July 29, 2022.

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DC Cancels Spin-off Movie of Jason Momoa's Aquaman, New Gods Superhero Film

Plans have been scrapped for both New Gods and Trench from DC Films.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Actor Speaks on Controversial Floating Head Scene

Thor: Love and Thunder's Axl star addressed the controversial visual effects in his opening scene.

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Ms. Marvel Season 2 Teased by Directors With New Video Post

Ms. Marvel directors Adil el Arbi and Billal Fallah could be teasing their involvement in a Season 2.

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Disney+ Promotes Darth Vader in Latest Trailer of Star: Wars: Andor

Disney included shots of Darth Vader from Rogue One in the newest trailer for Andor.

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Ant-Man's Ghost Actor Teases Awkward Return to the MCU

Hannah John-Kamen addressed her strange return to the MCU in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts.

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Daredevil Movie and Netflix Shows In Order: Charlie Cox's MCU Timeline

The Direct analyzes everything that fans need to watch before Daredevil appears in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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3 She-Hulk Characters Got Many Scenes Removed From Episode 5

She-Hulk's director teased a number of deleted scenes featuring several characters from Episode 5.

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Marvel's New Captain America Gets Official Poster For Falcon and Winter Soldier

Marvel Studios takes to Twitter to share a new promotional image of Wyatt Russell's John Walker/US Agent.

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Henry Cavill's Superman Return: New Rumor Teases Black Adam Scene

A new rumor hinted how Henry Cavill might make his comeback as Superman in Black Adam.

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Marvel's Eternals Producers Finding Creative Ways To Show Movie To Test Audiences

Eternals director Chloe Zhao opens up on her experience trying to finish post-production remotely.

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Marvel's Eternals Director Fought For Specific Locations To Line Up With MCU Vision

Kevin Feige talked about Chloé Zhao's vision for Marvel Studios' Eternals including her fight for real-life locations for shooting.

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Disney Just Teased Howard the Duck's Possible MCU Return

Howard the Duck was rumored to make his next MCU appearance in 2022's She-Hulk on Disney+.

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Captain Marvel's Haircut In Avengers: Endgame Has Devastating Origin (Theory)

A fan theory explained why Carol Danvers cut her hair in Avengers: Endgame.

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