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

She-Hulk Star Responds to Criticism: 'So Many Men So Upset'

Jameela Jamil addressed complains from fans on Twitter over She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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Deadpool Creator Reveals 1 Thing He Told Disney to Put In Deadpool 3

Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld shared the one thing he wants Disney to include in Deadpool 3.

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MCU Phase 5: Marvel Studios Exec Addresses Concerns of Stagnation

Marvel Studios executive Andy Park tells fans why they shouldn't worry about the MCU's Phase 5.

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Marvel & DC Actors Unite for Star-Studded Wedding (Photos)

James Gunn shared pictures of the Marvel and DC stars that took part in his and Jennifer Holland's wedding.

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The MCU's Newest MacGuffin Just Got Introduced by Marvel (Photo)

Marvel Studios revealed the newest upcoming MacGuffin in its first Disney+ holiday special.

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Christian Bale Has 1 Star Wars Role In Mind

Christian Bale shared the funny and specific Star Wars role that he would like to play.

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Photos: James Gunn Gets Married to Suicide Squad's Jennifer Holland

Photos: James Gunn Gets Married to Suicide Squad's Jennifer Holland

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Hugh Jackman Starts Training for Deadpool 3 (Photos)

Hugh Jackman shared a picture indicating that he's started training for his MCU debut as Wolverine.

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Spider-Verse 2 Reveals Dangerous Main Villain With New Merch (Photos)

New photos showcased the villain from Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

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Marvel Studios' Blade Plot Details Reportedly Revealed

A new rumor teased some of the potential story details in Marvel Studios' Blade.

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Marvel Studios Completely Changes Plans for Iron Man Spin-off, Armor Wars

Marvel Studios announced a change in plans for Don Cheadle's Armor Wars project

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Harrison Ford Rumored to Play Major Marvel Character In 2024 Movie

Harrison Ford is rumored to replace the late William Hurt as Secretary Ross in the MCU's Thunderbolts movie.

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First Look at Disney's New Planet of the Apes Sequel

First Look at Disney's New Planet of the Apes 4 Movie

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Warner Bros.' Static Shock Movie Rumors Debunked by DC Writer

Rumors about the cancelation of Warner Bros. upcoming Static Shock movie were debunked.

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Will Spider-Man 4 Turn Ned Evil? Jacob Batalon Hints at Villain Future On-Screen

Jacob Batalon teases his future as a potential villain in the MCU's Spider-Man movies.

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Mahershala Ali Reportedly 'Very Frustrated' Over MCU Blade Production

A new report shared Mahershala Ali's frustration with the production for Marvel Studios' Blade.

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Kevin Feige Reportedly 'Spread Too Thin' Amid Marvel Production Woes

Kevin Feige Reportedly 'Spread Too Thin' Amid Marvel Production Woes

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Deadpool 3 Confirms Hugh Jackman's Return as Wolverine With New Teaser

Ryan Reynolds confirmed that Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine in Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3.

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New Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Standee Celebrates 9 Main Characters

A new theater standee for Black Panther 2 provided new looks at its main cast.

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Doctor Strange 2's Captain Marvel Star Breaks Silence on Surprise Death

Doctor Strange 2's Captain Marvel actress shared her thoughts on being killed off in the sequel.

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Is Wanda Dead After Doctor Strange 2? Kevin Feige Teases the Truth

Is Wanda Dead After Doctor Strange 2? Kevin Feige Teases the Truth

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Chris Hemsworth Proposes Avengers Reunion for an Unexpected Reason

Chris Hemsworth revisited a funny behind-the-scenes video when asking for the Avengers to reassemble.

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Captain America 4: Anthony Mackie Prepares Fans for Shirtless Scene

Captain America 4 star Anthony Mackie shared his preparation for the physical aspect of his role.

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Critics Are LOVING Marvel & Disney+'s Werewolf by Night

Werewolf by Night Reactions

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Loki Season 2: Tom Hiddleston Teases TVA Battle

Tom Hiddleston teased a new battle involving the Time Variance Authority in Season 2 of Loki.

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Is Warner Bros. Erasing Joss Whedon’s Justice League From DCEU Canon?

Will Warner Bros. pick Zack Snyder's version of Justice League to be the canon DCEU story?

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MCU Exec Admits Thor 4 Director’s ‘Extreme’ Ideas Scared Marvel Studios Team (At First)

Marvel executive Andy Park looked at some of the more extreme ideas brought to the table for Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Star Wars: Andor Producer Debunks The Mandalorian’s Volume Controversy

Andor creator Tony Gilroy addressed his feelings about using The Volume technology on the show.

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Captain Marvel 2 Director Got Annoyed by Avengers: Endgame's All-Female Scene

The Marvels director Nia DaCosta shared her thoughts on the all-female hero team-up scene from Avengers: Endgame.

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Captain Marvel 2 Will Ignore 1 Version of Monica Rambeau From the Comics

The Marvels director Nia DaCosta teased what the movie is avoiding with Monica Rambeau.

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Chris Pratt’s Mario Movie Trailer Gets Exciting Release Update

Chris Pratt's Mario movie locked down a date for its inevitable teaser trailer.

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Darth Vader’s Iconic Voice Actor Is Stepping Down From Star Wars

James Earl Jones shared that his time playing Darth Vader is coming to an end.

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Disney+’s MCU Villain Problem Gets Worse With She-Hulk

Marvel Studios continues its unpopular trend with Disney+ villains in She-Hulk.

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Emilia Clarke Shares New Adorable Photos From Marvel’s Secret Invasion Set

Secret Invasion star Emilia Clarke shared a look at one of her days on set.

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Marvel Studios’ Werewolf by Night Runtime Is Longer Than Expected

A new rumor hinted that Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night special is longer than initially expected.

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She-Hulk Star Teases Titania’s Return for Revenge In Final Episodes

Jameela Jamil teased her comeback in the last three episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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Did Marvel Just Confirm Robert Pattinson's Existence In the MCU?

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law confirmed the existence of ac real-world movie actor.

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Hawkeye Disney+: Best Look Yet at Echo Superhero Revealed In Marvel Set Photos

The first photos of Alaqua Cox's Maya Lopez from the set of Marvel Studios' Hawkeye on Disney+ release online.

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Marvel Studios Writer Teases Many Unannounced MCU Movies

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier head writer Malcom Spellman teased how many projects Marvel Studios has planned for the future.

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Marvel Rumor Claims Disney+ Show For MCU's Werewolf by Night In the Works

Werewolf By Night was rumored to be coming as a Disney+ show beginning production in February 2022.

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