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

Captain America Musical Tease Spotted on Disney+'s Secret Invasion Set (Photos)

Filming from London showed a Rogers: The Musical poster on the set of Secret Invasion.

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Watch: Emilia Clarke's Marvel Character Fights for Her Life In New Set Video

Set video showed Emilia Clarke battling a CGI character in Secret Invasion.

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MCU Secret Invasion Disney+ Show Gets Disappointing Release Update

Secret Invasion was reportedly set to premiere on Disney+ in 2023.

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Marvel Confirms Don Cheadle’s Return In 2023 Disney+ Show

Don Cheadle made his return to the MCU in the Secret Invasion footage shown at San Diego Comic-Con.

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Marvel Studios Head Comments on Potential X-Men Set Up In WandaVision

Kevin Feige discusses the potential of a set up for the X-Men in WandaVision on Disney+.

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WandaVision Casts New Neighbor Character Who Might Be MCU's Hulking

Marvel Studios adds Isaiah Knott to the cast of WandaVision, potentially as the MCU's Hulkling.

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Marvel Just Cast the MCU's First Non-Binary Actor

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has cast its first non-binary actor.

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Taika Waititi Reportedly Filming Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Disney World Ride

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi will film scenes for the all-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Disney's Epcot.

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Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Receives Surprising Honor on Disney+ Show

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recieved a new credit for Marvel's Hawkeye on Disney+.

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Iron Man's Stark Tech Returns In New Hawkeye Disney+ Trailer

The latest TV spot for Marvel Studios' Hawkeye featured tech from Stark Industries.

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Hawkeye & Kate Bishop Buy Ammunition In New Deleted Scene (Photo)

A photo from a deleted scene in Hawkeye shows Clint Barton and Kate Bishop buying materials to build trick arrows.

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Will Ant-Man Appear In Spider-Man: No Way Home? Paul Rudd Has Hilarious Response

Paul Rudd remained silent when asked if he was appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home's Cumberbatch Deflects Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Questions

Benedict Cumberbatch avoided answering Spider-Man: No Way Home questions about Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire.

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New Captain Marvel 2 Merch Shows Monica Rambeau, Carol Danvers & Kamala Khan

Nia DaCosta's The Marvels reportedly finished filming ahead of its February 17, 2023 release.

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Brie Larson Praises Her Marvel Co-Stars on International Women's Day

Captain Marvel 2 star Brie Larson shared an image of herself alongside Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani for International Women's Day.

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Watch: First She-Hulk Episode 3 Clip Released Online

Marvel Studios released the first clip from Episode 3 of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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Marvel’s WandaVision Producer Confirms Parks and Recreation, Friends Influences In Disney+ Series

WandaVision producer Jac Schaeffer confirms that Friends and Parks & Recreation served as influence for the Disney+ show.

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Marvel’s WandaVision Producer Admits Show Is Complicated

WandaVision producer Mary Livanos describes the complicated nature of WandaVision as it premieres on Disney+.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals When Tickets Go On Sale

Sony Pictures announced when tickets for Spider-Man: No Way Home will go on sale.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Confirms Exact TIME Tickets Go On Sale

Tickets for Spider-Man: No Way Home were officially confirmed to go on sale at 12:01 am EST on November 29.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Update Reveals Disappointing Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Trailer News

Scooper Daniel Richtman teased that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield likely won't be revealed in the second Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Gets Candid About 'Incredible' Maguire & Garfield Moments

Tom Holland expressed pride and excitement for his time with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Snuck Into Spider-Man Screening Together

Andrew Garfield revealed that he and Tobey Maguire snuck into a screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home together.

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Andrew Garfield Reveals the Real Reason He Lied About Spider-Man Return

Andrew Garfield shared how thrilling it was to lie about his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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After Spider-Man: No Way Home, Kirsten Dunst Is Ready for Her Marvel Return

Kirsten Dunst shared that she would be open to returning to the MCU as Mary-Jane Watson.

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MCU's Groot Flexes His Muscles In New Look at Guardians of the Galaxy Show

Marvel revealed a new title card for I Am Groot, along with a fresh look at Baby Groot.

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Watch: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 Trailer Released

Sony delivered the first full look at Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse at CCXP 2021.

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Moon Knight Plot Synopsis Reveals Creepy New Details About Disney+ Show

Marvel Studios released the official synopsis for Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight after its first trailer debuted.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Director Admits Studio Execs Had Doubts During Production

Patty Jenkins describes Warner Bros.' concerns and doubts surrounding Wonder Woman 1984 while the film was being made.

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Justice League: Gal Gadot Reveals Her Absence From Snyder Cut Reshoots

Gal Gadot reveals that she didn't film any extra material for the Snyder Cut of Justice League and talks on how nothing surprises her anymore.

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Gal Gadot Reveals How Old Her DC Character Is In Wonder Woman 1984

Gal Gadot reveals that Wonder Woman is close to 3,000 years old through the course of Wonder Woman 1984.

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Wonder Woman's Robin Wright Really Wants Amazon Spin-off Movie

Robin Wright expressed her desire to do a Wonder Woman film set completely in Themyscira.

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Zack Snyder Reveals Another Justice League Trailer Is Coming

Zack Snyder teases that he is currently working on a second trailer for the Snyder Cut of Justice League.

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Justice League Star Claims Joss Whedon Brought Avengers: Age of Ultron Resentment To DC Film

Ray Fisher describes how Joss Whedon's resentment from his experience on Avengers: Age of Ultron may have bled into his time on Justice League.

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Zack Snyder Shares New Preview of Justice League Music From Junkie XL

Zack Snyder gives a short tease of Junkie XL's score that will be played in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.

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Zack Snyder Elaborates on Ben Affleck's F-Bomb In Justice League

Justice League director Zack Snyder reveals that Ben Affleck's F-bomb as Batman is well worth the wait in the Snyder Cut.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home's New Trailer Just Changed a Big Doctor Strange Scene

A new TV spot for Spider-Man: No Way Home changed the background behind a shot of Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange.

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Thor 4's Trailer Just Broke an Annoying MCU Record

Thor: Love and Thunder broke the record for shortest promotional window in MCU history.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Director Teases Two More Stories For Gal Gadot's DC Hero

Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins has two more stories to tell in the Wonder Woman saga, but she is unsure if she will direct them herself.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Director Addresses 'Bad Timing' of Marvel's Black Widow & Eternals Delays

Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins expresses her sadness for Cate Shortland and Chloé Zhao's delays in the MCU.

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