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

Brie Larson Reveals How Captain Marvel 2 Differs From the First Movie

The Marvels star Brie Larson shared what makes her second MCU solo movie different from her first.

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Loki Season 2: Fan-Favorite Character Will Have More Screentime Next Season

Reports confirmed that a fan-favorite Loki character from Season 1 will appear more in Season 2.

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Disney Reveals Marvel's Blade Will Release Before Captain Marvel 2

The official programming guide for Disney Investor's Day confirms the release order for all of the MCU's upcoming Phase 4 movies.

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Disney Confirms 2022 Debuts For Samuel L. Jackson's Secret Invasion & Don Cheadle's Armor Wars

The offical Disney Inverstor's Day supplemental packet confirms the release order for all thirteen new Disney+ shows in the MCU's Phase 4.

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Marvel Studios Set To Bring Captain America-Related Character Nomad Into the MCU

Marvel Studios has placed a trademark for the use of Nomad in a future movie or Disney+ show.

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Director James Gunn Reacts To U.S. 'Guardians' Space Force Name

James Gunn takes to Twitter to poke fun at the newly announced US Space Force "Guardians" name.

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Bradley Cooper's Marvel Casting Received Pushback From Disney Exec

James Gunn discusses the process of Bradley Cooper taking the role of Rocket Raccoon and how much doubt was cast upon the move.

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James Gunn Reveals His Dream Marvel & DC Crossover Project

Marvel and DC's James Gunn takes to Twitter to reveal his dream crossover of characters from The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy.

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James Gunn Says Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Won't Hurt Fans Like Game of Thrones Did

James Gunn expands on his process for making Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, including taking the potential death of Rocket as a serious matter.

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James Gunn Is Getting Tired of Avengers: Infinity War's Invisible Drax Jokes

James Gunn indicates on Twitter that he wants to retire the Drax "invisible" jokes with Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3.

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WandaVision Creator Admits Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow Movie Was Harder To Write Than MCU Show

WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer explains why the show is easier to write than Black Widow.

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Guardians of the Galaxy's Adult Groot Is No More, According To James Gunn

James Gunn reveals that the original Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy is "no longer with us."

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New Look at Baby Groot Revealed for Upcoming Disney+ Spin-off

Marvel revealed the first look at Baby Groot in the I Am Groot series coming to Disney+ in 2022.

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Disney Announces MCU Cruise Show Featuring Paul Rudd, Brie Larson & More Marvel Actors

Disney announced a new Avengers-themed dinner show coming to the Disney Wish cruise line in Summer 2022.

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Ray Fisher Reacts To The Flash Announcement With Justice League Grievance

Ray Fisher celebrates the start of filming for The Flash by restating his stance against Warner Bros. and Walter Hamada.

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Shang-Chi: Marvel Introduces White Dragon To MCU With Official Merch

New images of a "Great Protector" dragon figurine from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have been unveiled.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi: Major Scene From Trailer Gets Official Storyboard Released

Marvel storyboard artist Todd Brocasso Harris shared his first piece of imagery from the MCU's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Danny Ramirez Teases His MCU Superhero Future

Danny Ramirez teased the potential of becoming the Falcon in the MCU's future after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi: Best Look Yet At Razorfist Villain Revealed In Promo Images

An Amazon listing revealed six new images of characters from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi Star Debunks Rumor About 'Questionable' Fin Fang Foom

Simu Liu debunked rumors about Fin Fang Foom's arrival in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi: New Image Teases Kung-Fu Training

Disney released a new still image of Simu Liu from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi: New Trailer Surprises Fans With Familiar MCU Character Appearance

Marvel Studios released the second full trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Set Video Spoils Bo-Katan Betrayal

The Mandalorian Season 3 Set Video Teases Bo-Katan Betrayal

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Watch: Scarlett Johansson Celebrates Black Widow's Best Moments In New Marvel Promo

Disney+ released a video on Twitter celebrating National Superhero Day with Scarlett Johansson narrating a video that hypes up Black Widow's release.

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How Loki's Trailers Tricked Fans With Deleted Avengers Scenes

The Direct analyzes shots from the trailers for Loki that missed the final cut of the Disney+ series.

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Marvel's Deadpool 3: X-23 Actress Dafne Keen Very Hopeful For Return

Dafne Keen is optimistic that she will have the chance to reprise her role as X-23 from Logan in the MCU.

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Ryan Reynolds Reacts To Deadpool 3 News With Spider-Man Joke

Ryan Reynolds offers his hilarious reaction to the news that Deadpool 3 is in development.

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Deadpool 3: Ryan Reynolds Shares Cryptic Photo of Marvel Superhero Mask

Ryan Reynolds shared a cryptic image of his Deadpool mask on social media.

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8 MCU Projects Where Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Could Make His Marvel Studios Debut

The Direct predicts where Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool could make his MCU debut.

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Ryan Reynolds Wants Disney to Go Wild with MCU's Deadpool

Ryan Reynolds revealed that he wants Marvel to go crazy with Deadpool within the MCU.

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Deadpool 3: Marvel Knows Release Window for Ryan Reynolds Sequel

Kevin Feige confirmed that Marvel has a timeline for the release of Deadpool 3.

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Deadpool Co-Creator Won't Spoil Deadpool 3 Details for Fear of His Life

Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld joked that he won't spoil any details on Deadpool 3 out of fear for his life.

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MCU: Deadpool 3 Reportedly Finds Its Director

Marvel reportedly hired Shawn Levy to direct Ryan Reynolds' first Deadpool movie in the MCU.

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Deadpool 3: Marvel Creator Shares Excitement for Avengers Cameos

Rob Liefeld teased the Avengers cameos he wants to see in Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3.

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Did Wyatt Russell Just Tease Chris Evans' Appearance In Falcon and the Winter Soldier?

Wyatt Russell teased a potential appearance by Chris Evans' Steve Rogers in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Moon Knight's New Trailer Just Broke a Big MCU Record

The first trailer for Moon Knight earned the most YouTube likes of any MCU Disney+ trailer to date.

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MCU Writer Teases Moon Knight vs. Batman Differences

Moon Knight head writer Jeremy Slater addressed the similarities and differences between Moon Knight and Batman.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Rumored To Add Green Goblin Actor Willem Dafoe, Original Sandman Actor

Thomas Hayden Church and Willem Dafoe are negotiating returns for the MCU’s Spider-Man 3.

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Spider-Man 3: Marvel Chief Addresses Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Casting Rumors

Kevin Feige thoroughly enjoys the rumors surrounding the untitled Spider-Man 3.

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Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Praises Doctor Octopus Star Alfred Molina

Zendaya confirms that Alfred Molina will be part of the cast of Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man 3.

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