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

Marvel Live Stream Announces Avengers: Doomsday Cast (Replay)

Marvel Studios released a multi-hour-long livestream which slowly revealed every actor and character in Avengers: Doomsday!

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Alan Cumming & Rebecca Romijn Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement Explained

Alan Cumming and Rebecca Romijn will be back in the Marvel Universe for the first time in years!

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Marvel’s Lewis Pullman Avengers: Doomsday Character Explained, Who Is Sentry?

While Lewis Pullman will make his MCU debut in Thunderbolts*, Avengers: Doomsday news confirmed his unexpected fate.

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911 Confirms When Eddie Will Return After Leaving the Show

After a brief return to Texas, Eddie Diaz may be ready to come back to his California friends and family in 911 soon.

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Daredevil Born Again Cryptically Teases Episodes 5 & 6 Release With New Video

Ahead of Daredevil: Born Again's next two episodes, Marvel Studios delivered a teaser that has fans thinking hard...

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Here's Why Jeff Probst Is Crying In Survivor 48's New Episode

Jeff Probst shed tears in the most recent Survivor episode, and some fans believe they know exactly why.

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She-Hulk's “Significant” Next MCU Appearance Reportedly Revealed

MCU fans should expect She-Hulk to be back on screen soon, and it will reportedly be far from a small role.

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GTA 6 Trailer 2 March 2025 Release Theory Explained

GTA fans are caught up in a popular theory about the game potentially being ready for release on March 25.

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Avengers Doomsday: 6 Ways RDJ’s Iron Man Could Connect To His Doctor Doom

With both Tony Stark and Victor Von Doom being played by Robert Downey Jr...how could the characters be connected?

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Reacher Season 4: Release Estimates & All Confirmed Details

As Reacher Season 3 pushes forward, Season 4 is already coming up on the horizon.

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Marvel Studios Announces 5th TV Show In Phase 6 Slate

Marvel Studios' Phase 6 slate of Disney+ show will be jam-packed with thrilling new stories.

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Foggy Alive? Daredevil Born Again Official Post Alludes To Foggy Nelson’s Resurrection

The team behind Daredevil: Born Again just put a major death into question...could Foggy really be alive?!

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Twilight Saga 6: The New Chapter Movie Demand Has Now Hit an All-Time High Due to This New Taylor Lautner-Starring Concept Trailer

Twilight fans are itching to see more from the fantasy franchise after a concept trailer revisited the hit story.

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DC Studios’ Green Lantern Series Adds Stranger Things & P-Valley Stars To Cast

The cast of DC Studios' Lanterns just added another two new cast members alongside Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler.

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Ironheart Disney+ Photos Showcase Riri’s New Iron Man Suit

New photos showed fans what to expect from the MCU's Ironheart series.

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Daredevil: Born Again Might Have Just Introduced The MCU’s 11th Young Avenger

Another possible candidate for the MCU's Young Avengers may have been teased in Daredevil: Born Again.

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Farmer Wants a Wife 2025 Cast - Meet the People In Season 3 (Pictures)

Farmer Wants a Wife is back in 2025 with an intriguing new cast of characters searching for love.

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Jason Momoa Hints At Lobo’s Exciting DCU Future, Despite Small Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow Role

According to Jason Momoa, his time with the DC Universe is going to be anything but short.

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Bridgerton Season 4 Gets Promising New Release Window Projection

A new update from the Bridgerton Season 4 set may hint at an idea for its release timeframe.

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Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 Cast: Every Guest Star (Pictures) - Elizabeth A. Davis, Camila Rodriguez & More

The brewing battle between Daredevil and New York's underbelly heats up as Born Again reaches its halfway point.

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Superman 2025 Runtime Report Reveals One Of James Gunn’s Longest Movies Ever

James Gunn's Superman reportedly will not be a short outing when it finally hits theaters.

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Spider-Man Beyond the Spider-Verse Gets Official Finalized Logo

The final chapter of Sony's Spider-Verse trilogy now has some new imagery attached to it.

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Iron Man’s Gwyneth Paltrow Stokes Marvel Return Possibility: “I May.... We’ll See”

Tony Stark's secretary-turned-wife Pepper Potts, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, might not be done with the MCU after all.

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Daredevil: Born Again Accidentally Spoils Muse's Identity Twist

Daredevil: Born Again fans may now have an idea of who will be seen behind Muse's white mask.

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Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 Teases Punisher’s Debut, "Sic Semper Systema" Meaning Explained

A new tease for Daredevil: Born Again's next episodes sets up a thrilling return for an MCU fan-favorite: the Punisher.

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Netflix Marvel Defender Changes Tune On MCU Return After Daredevil Born Again Success

Mike Colter turned some heads with his most recent comments on potentially returning to the MCU as Luke Cage.

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911: Why Eddie Diaz Left the Show as a Regular in Season 8, Explained by Star

Eddie Diaz actor Ryan Guzman shared new insight into why Eddie Diaz is away from 911 for now.

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Chicago Fire Confirms the Return of [Spoilers] to Firehouse 51

Chicago Fire is now confirmed to bring one surprising character back into the fray before long.

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This New 2025 Superman Movie Early Review Is Exactly What DC Fans Want to Hear

A recent screening of James Gunn's Superman came with some promising news for DC diehards.

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New Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Photo Will Anger Tom Holland's Spider-Man

Spider-Man might be in some serious trouble thanks to a new update from the set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

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Grace Caroline Currey & Virginia Gardner Comment on Possible MCU & DCU Return | SDCC: The Cruise (Exclusive)

Fall stars Ginny Gardner and Grace Caroline Currey speak on their movie and much more during Comic-Con: The Cruise!

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Daredevil: Born Again's EXACT Time Jump from Netflix Show Gets Confirmed by Showrunner

Now that the Defenders Saga is officially MCU canon, the specifics of the MCU timeline have gotten a little murky.

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James Gunn's Next DCU Project Will Be 'Connected' to 2025's Superman (Confirmed)

According to James Gunn, his Superman movie will have at least some influence on the next DC project he creates.

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Marvel Studios Announces Its First-Ever Yearly Disney+ Show

One Marvel Studios Disney+ show is now confirmed to be an annual tradition for the MCU.

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911 Show Confirms Maddie's Fate Amid Departure Concerns

911 just put Maddie Buckley in yet another challenging storyline as her fate comes into question.

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Here's Why a Kraven The Hunter 2 May Never Release, But Hope Remains For Kraven's Marvel Future

Following Kraven the Hunter's release in 2024, the real mystery is whether a sequel could be in the cards.

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Marvel’s New Thunderbolts Team Is WAY Stronger Than The MCU Movie’s Version

Marvel Comics has a new version of the Thunderbolts with an insane level of power.

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Snow White 2025 Movie Cast Gets Officially Announced — All 22 Main Actors Revealed

The confirmed cast of actors and their roles for Disney's latest live-action remake, Snow White, was revealed.

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Marvel Studios Announces Its 3rd MCU Disney+ Special

Marvel Studios is ready to deliver its third-ever special presentation, the first since 2022.

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Avengers Doomsday Directors Tease MCU Disney+ Series Heroes Joining Avengers 5 & 6

According to Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo, their next films could include some big names from Disney+.

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