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
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Why Falcon and Winter Soldier's Director Wants To Return For Captain America 4 Movie
Kari Skogland expressed her desire to return to the MCU, potentially as the director of Captain America 4.
Captain America 4 Writer Teases Future Struggles of Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson
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Captain America 4 Writer Teases Villain Conflicts In Sam Wilson's Future
Malcolm Spellman spoke about Sam Wilson's next challenges after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Captain America 4 Writer Comments on Future Possibilities For Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes
Writer Malcolm Spellman discussed the possibilities for Bucky Barnes after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Captain America 4: Eli Bradley Actor Dodges Question About MCU Return
The Falcon and the Winter Solider's Elijah Richardson avoided commenting on a potential role in Captain America 4.
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Thor: Love and Thunder Reveals New Footage With the Guardians of the Galaxy
A new spot for Thor: Love and Thunder included more action from the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Thor: Love and Thunder Video Reveals New Christian Bale Villain Dialogue
A new TV spot for Thor: Love and Thunder included fresh dialogue for Christian Bale's villain.
Moon Knight Causes Controversy In Egypt Amid Censorship Issues
An Egpytian song in Episode 3 of Moon Knight sparked controversy in Egypt after its debut.
Ms. Marvel Star Reveals 3 MCU Crossovers She Wants In the Future
Iman Vellani teased which characters she'd like to crossover with in future MCU projects.
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Maria Bakalova was cast in an undisclosed role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
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Chris Pratt Called Out Naysayers on Last Day Filming Guardians of the Galaxy 3
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The company behind the Gotham Knights video game clarified confusion regarding its connection to the upcoming TV show of the same name.
Disney+ Adds Special New Collection for Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange
Disney+ added a new Doctor Strange collection ahead of Doctor Strange 2's arrival.
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Moon Knight Season 2: MCU Director Teases Ethan Hawke’s Return
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The CW released the first full trailer for the upcoming Gotham Knights show premiering next year.
X-Men Easter Egg Spotted on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride
The new Guardians of the Galaxy ride included an X-Men Easter egg.
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Marvel Studios cast Griffin Matthews in an undisclosed role in She-Hulk.
Star Wars' Official Twitter Account Responds to Toxic Kelly Marie Tran Comment
Star Wars responded on Twitter to harassment towards Kelly Marie Tran during Star Wars Celebration.
New Doctor Strange 2 Concept Art Shows Patrick Stewart's Professor X In Wanda's Mind
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