Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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 articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange, worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, and contributed to Agents of Fandom as a writer, interviewer, and podcast guest. He also began writing for MovieWeb in early 2026 and has conducted multiple in-person interviews on- and off-camera.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager; he later went 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
Maul - Shadow Lord Just Shut Down a Major Mandalorian Theory
One theory tying the animated Maul - Shadow Lord to the live-action The Mandalorian was debunked.
Every Marvel Disney+ Series Releasing After Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Full MCU Schedule)
Marvel has plenty of new stories coming down the pipepline following Daredevil's latest season on Disney+.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Finally Unmasks Its Secret Hero (Photos)
A recent Daredevil: Born Again episode revealed who was behind the satirical Kingpin videos.
Marvel Studios Officially Casts the 7th Star Wars Jedi Actor Into the MCU
More than half a dozen stars who have played Jedi heroes in Star Wars also have a place in the Marvel universe.
Disney+ Confirms Historic R-Rated Marvel TV Slate For 2026
Marvel Studios is taking a new path with its movies and TV shows in the near future, one with a distinctly mature tone.
Black Panther 3 Is Now Expected to Feature 7 Oscar Winners
The MCU's next Black Panther movie will include some of the most critically acclaimed names in the movie industry.
Florence Pugh's Avengers: Doomsday Contract May Have Prevented Her From Starring In Her Next Big Hit Film
Florence Pugh remains one of the busiest stars in Hollywood, particularly considering her commitments to the MCU.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Trailer Was Perfect - Except For One Thing
One aspect of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's trailer did not land as well for fans, even though the majority of the film looks amazing.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Phase 6's First Sequel
Marvel Studios continued to push forward its Phase 6 slate in 2026 with a thrilling sequel on Disney+.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Just Confirmed Its Intriguing Genre
The DCU's first Green Lantern show is set in an interesting genre as the Lantern Corps takes center stage.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Is Hiding Jessica Jones - And I Think I Know Why
Early in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, many are wondering where exactly Jessica Jones is ahead of her return.
Bob Odenkirk Changes Tune On the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Now Says That He Would Be Interested In Joining the MCU: 'I Love What They're Doing' (Exclusive)
The leading man from Better Call Saul may have given more thought to joining Marvel's expanding universe.
Wednesday Season 3 Officially Brings Back 2 Major Villains
Along with exciting new characters, Wednesday Season 3 will return to a few classic antagonists.
Warner Bros. Officially Sets Date For DC Studios' Batman Spin-off Movie Clayface's Likely First Footage Debut
DC Studios' Clayface may have a timeframe for when its first footage will be released to viewers.
Daredevil Born Again Reveals Full Look At Bullseye’s Comic-Accurate Costume In Season 2
Bullseye is back for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, this time with his most comic-accurate look to date.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils 2026's Historic Netflix Crossover Movie
Marvel Studios will bring the most notable crossover yet between the MCU and its material from Netflix.
Sony Confirms Date For Upcoming Spider-Man Movies' Expected Announcement Event At 2026 CinemaCon
Sony is expected to give fans plenty of exciting web-slinger news at CinemaCon in a matter of weeks.
Mario Galaxy Movie Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Guide (AMC, Regal & Cinemark)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Yoshi popcorn bucket is already selling out at many theaters, but here is how you can find one at AMC, Regal and Cinemark!
DC Studios Unveils First Look At Superman In Supergirl 2026 Movie
David Corenswet will be back in action as Superman in James Gunn's DCU before too long.
Marvel Studios Sets Historic MCU Lineup For Phase 6 & 7 Movie Slate
Marvel will do something it has never done before in MCU history from a directorial standpoint.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Just Confirmed a Dark Theory About New Avengers Villain
One of Daredevil: Born Again's new characters seems to have some seriously dark MCU connections.
DC Studios Confirms Release Month of 5th Chapter of James Gunn's DCU
Five chapters of James Gunn's new DCU slate are now set in stone on the release schedule.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Include 7 MCU Sidekicks
A few members of Avengers: Doomsday's cast have played roles as sidekicks in past MCU movies.
Marvel Is Not Loving Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 2
After the start of Daredevil: Born Again's second season, the next week may set fans up for a bit of a letdown.
Marvel Studios Just Opened the Door for a Neglected MCU Hero’s Return
Wonder Man's arrival on Disney+ could set up a comeback for another long-forgotten MCU hero from the streaming world.
The MCU’s Newest Female Hero Receives Her Own Poster
One of the stars of Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again got her own poster for the first time.
'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Officially Casts Its 4th Marvel Actor
Almost a handful of The Mandalorian and Grogu stars also have past experience in the greater Marvel universe.
HBO’s Harry Potter Series Season 1 Officially Titled ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ (A Major Change From Movies)
Twenty-five years after Harry Potter first hit the big screen, the new HBO Max series will make a major change within the franchise.
Avengers: Doomsday Reports Reveal First Reshoot Details
Fans now know some of what to expect from the reshoots for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.
DC Studios Officially Unveils the DCU's 5th Female Superhero
Yet another female superhero will soon be thrust into the spotlight for DC Studios, this time in animation.
Star Wars Just Unveiled Its Next Jedi Master (And He Looks Great)
A new Jedi Master was revealed in the latest trailer for a new 2026 Star Wars project on Disney+.
Ranking the 4 Best MCU Phase 6 Projects So Far
Before the next Spider-Man and Avengers movies, the MCU's Phase 6 has already seen a few impressive hits.
DC Studios' Lanterns Trailer Confirms 1 Major Death Scene
An important death scene is already known ahead of Lanterns' upcoming August debut on HBO Max.
Avengers: Doomsday Omits Crucial MCU Hero From Official Cast List
Avengers: Doomsday's cast may not include a character who would be incredibly useful for the film's plot.
Marvel Studios Officially Announces New MCU Phase 7 Release Schedule, 2028 Through 2029
Phase 7 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is starting to take shape, courtesy of a new schedule update.
Star Wars Confirms 7 Major Villains Appearing In 2026 Movies & Shows
While Star Wars is best known for villains like Darth Vader and Kylo Ren, this year will bring plenty of others to the forefront.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Officially Solve An 11-Year-Old MCU Infinity Saga Mystery
One of the biggest mysteries of the Infinity Saga will finally get a definitive answer in an upcoming 2026 project.
All 23 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Clips Released So Far
Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer, Sony released over a dozen small teasers for the upcoming sequel.
Disney Omits 6 Major Princesses from Official 2026 Poster Line-Up
An official piece of Disney art included some of the biggest princesses in history, but not all of them.
Marvel Studios Reveals the New Fantastic Four Logo Almost Looked Way Different
Marvel went through countless designs for the Fantastic Four's new logo before settling on the final one.