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
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Disney+ Subtitles Confirm Sharon Carter's Connection To Batroc
The subtitles from Episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier revealed that Sharon Carter was on a phone call with Georges Batroc.
Angelina Jolie Reveals the Surprising Way Marvel Pitched the Eternals Movie to Her
Angelina Jolie shared how Eternals director Chloé Zhao brought her into the stacked cast that includes Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, and Kit Harrington.
Angelina Jolie Admits the 'Real Reason' Why She Joined Marvel's Eternals
Angelina Jolie revealed her real reason for joining the cast of Marvel Studios' Eternals.
Scarlett Johansson & Disney's Brutal Black Widow Legal Battle Is Over
Scarlett Johansson and Disney reached a settlement over the lawsuit filed after the release of Black Widow.
The Flash Director Confirms Plot Element from Grant Gustin's CW Show Will Be Used In Movie
'The Flash' Director Andy Muschietti discusses the use of time travel and describes his film as having heart, soul, and emotion
Ezra Miller's The Flash: Ex-Writer Denies His Script Being 'Darker'
Comic writer Grant Morrison talks about how his and Ezra Miller's version of The Flash script was originally darker.
Ben Affleck and Robert Pattinson's Batmen Stand Together on Official DC Poster
DC Comics updated their official Facebook cover photo to include Robert Pattinson and Ben Affleck's Batmen.
Jared Leto Says Joker Crossover With Joaquin Phoenix & Jack Nicholson Would Be Fun
Jared Leto thinks the idea of a multiversal Joker adventure with Jack Nicholson and Joaquin Phoenix would be "a lot of fun."
Michael Keaton, Not Ben Affleck, Set To Be Main Batman In DCEU Franchise
Walter Hamada's recent statement indicates that Michael Keaton, not Ben Affleck, will be the primary Batman of the DCEU going forward.
Deadpool to Kingpin: 16 Legacy Characters We Want To Join Marvel's Multiverse
From Ryan Reynold's Deadpool to Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man, we break down the 16 legact Marvel characters we want to see in MCU's Multiverse.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Addresses Possible Flashpoint Batman Movie Appearance
Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan spoke about his desire to play Flashpoint Batman in the DCEU.
DC Rumor Teases Just How Big Michael Keaton's Batman Role Is In The Flash Movie
John Campea revealed that Michael Keaton's role as Batman in Warner Bros.' The Flash is bigger than expected.
Batman Star Michael Keaton Is Thrilled Suiting Back Up for Flash Movie: 'Like Riding a Bike'
Michael Keaton admitted that coming back to the role of Batman for The Flash was as easy as riding a bike.
Warner Bros. Reveals New Posters for 27 DC Movies to Promote The Batman
DC changed the posters for 27 classic movies to help promote The Batman's debut in theaters.
Batgirl Star Teases Michael Keaton's 'Incredible' Batman Return
Leslie Grace shared her excitement to see Michael Keaton return as Batman in Batgirl.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Star Teases Surprising 'Small' Feel of MCU Movie
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu teases his first MCU movie feeling small in comparison to the rest of the MCU.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Promises New MCU Superhero From Southeast Asia On the Way
Kevin Feige announces that there will be a Southeast Asian superhero joining the MCU before long.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Talks Diversity In MCU Phase 4 & Beyond
Marvel CCO Kevin Feige reconfirms Marvel Studios' intentions to expand on the diversity naturally within the MCU.
Marvel's Shang Chi Reportedly Adds Dallas Liu In Mystery Role
Dallas Liu has joined the cast of Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Reveals Why He Looks Up To Marvel Co-Star Awkwafina
Simu Liu heaped praise on his co-star Awkwafina after working on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Says Disney Didn't Reprimand Him For 'Experiment' Response
Simu Liu revealed that he wasn't reprimanded for his comments toward Bob Chapek regarding Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi: Simu Liu's Old Comments Stir Controversy In China, Hurting Movie Release Chances
A new report from Deadline revealed that Disney's prospects for Shang-Chi releasing in China are diminishing.
Marvel's Eternals Actor Promises 'Beautiful' LGBTQ+ Family Joining the MCU
Actor Haaz Sleiman expressed his excitement for the MCU's first openly gay couple in Marvel Studios' Eternals.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Casting First Non-Binary MCU Character
Rumors pointed to Marvel casting its first Non-Binary character in Ironheart.
Spider-Man's El Muerto Actor Teases 'Epic' Spin-off Movie
Bad Bunny spoke about his role in the upcoming El Muerto film from Sony Pictures.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Speaks on Star Wars Canon Challenges
Director Deborah Chow explained some of the challenges with canon Star Wars material in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Mandalorian Wins Big at This Year's Emmy Awards
The Mandalorian won multiple Emmy awards at the 2021 Emmys for its Season 2 run.
Marvel Studios Rumored to Be Developing Superhero Show for Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau
Monica Rambeau was rumored to receive her own solo series on Disney+.
Sebastian Stan Explains His Love for WandaVision & Black Widow
Sebastian Stan named WandaVision and Black Widow as his two favorite MCU projects.
MCU Spider-Man 3: Fan-Made Image of J.K. Simmons' J. Jonah Jameson Surfaces Online
Promotional material starring JK Simmons' J. Jonah Jameson confirms his involvement with the MCU in the future.
MCU Phase 4 Delays Causing Marvel Studios To Adjust For Plot Continuity
New EW article on WandaVision reinforces Marvel's dedication to continuity between Disney+ shows and movies.
Former Doctor Strange 2 Director Scott Derrickson Says He's Very Happy With Departure Decision
Scott Derrickson confirms that he is happy after departing the director's chair for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Britain Scene Teased By Marvel Listing
A new casting call for Spider-Man 3 is potentially indicating part of the story taking place in Great Britain.
Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland Will Be Bruised & Bloody Again In MCU Sequel
Tom Holland's father, Dominic, reveals a recent video call where he saw Tom looking bloodied and bruised on the set of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: Tobey Maguire's Voice Dub Actor Confirms Involvement In MCU Movie
The Spanish voice actor for Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker teases that he's involved with Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: Kevin Feige Collaborating With Sony on Trailers & Marketing
The president of Disney's marketing department revealed Sony is in charge of promoting Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Will Result In Lots of Fan Debates, Says Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch teased the scale and ambition of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man Fans React to Leaked Photos of Andrew Garfield & Tobey Maguire's No Way Home Costumes
Spider-Man fans took to Twitter to share their excitement and/or anger over the leaks from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Official Poster Teases Doc Ock vs. Iron Spider Fight
Fans spotted what appears to be the first official poster for Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Tom Holland Reacts to New Spider-Man: No Way Home Poster With Big Promise
Tom Holland shared his excitement for the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home's official poster.