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

Ms. Marvel Director Responds to Review-Bombing

Ms. Marvel directors Billal Fallah and Adil El Arbi commented on the backlash to their MCU show.

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Agents of SHIELD's Deathlok Actor Hopeful for Return Following Disney+ Release

Agents of SHIELD star J. August Richards shared his hopes for a comeback as Deathlok.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Extended Cut to Release In Theaters

Sony announced that Spider-Man: No Way Home will be re-released in theaters with new footage.

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Thor 4 Reveals First Footage of Natalie Portman Without Powers

Natalie Portman's Jane Foster appeared out of her Thor costume in a new promo for Thor: Love and Thunder.

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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.

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Captain America 4 Writer Teases Future Struggles of Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson

Malcolm Spellman and Anthony Mackie talked about Sam Wilson's continuing struggle as Captain America after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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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.

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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.

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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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Obi-Wan Kenobi TV Writer Explains Important Kylo Ren Connection

Obi-Wan Kenobi's head writer explained the connections between Kylo Ren and the Disney+ series.

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Thor 4 Stars Reveal Christian Bale's Surprising Behavior on Set

Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson reflected on their experience with Christian Bale on Thor: Love and Thunder.

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MCU Fans Are Upset Over Ms. Marvel's CGI

Fans shared their thoughts on the CGI effects from Episode 1 of Ms. Marvel.

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Disney Debunks Black Panther 2 Trailer Rumor (Updated)

Black Panther 2 was said to have its first trailer premiere on Friday, June 10.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Marvel Casts Borat Actress In Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Maria Bakalova was cast in an undisclosed role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Watch: First Thor: Love and Thunder Clip Released Online

Marvel Studios delivered the first clip from Thor: Love and Thunder at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.

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Robert Downey Jr. Dyes His Hair Blue (Photos)

Robert Downey Jr. unveiled a new blue haircut as he celebrated his son's Little League championship

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Chris Pratt Called Out Naysayers on Last Day Filming Guardians of the Galaxy 3

James Gunn shared a story from Chris Pratt on the last day of filming for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.

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America Chavez Actress Reveals Her Future MCU Crossover Hopes

America Chavez star Xochitl Gomez shared who she would like to crossover with in the MCU.

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Gotham Knights Game Distances Itself From CW Show After Awful Trailer

The company behind the Gotham Knights video game clarified confusion regarding its connection to the upcoming TV show of the same name.

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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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Morbius 2 Video Shared By Jared Leto: Will Marvel Actually Make a Sequel?

Jared Leto showed off a script for a Morbius sequel as Morbius comes back to select theaters.

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Marvel to Adapt Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow Movie For What If Season 2 (Exclusive)

What If...? production designer Paul Lasaine revealed that Season 2 will have a Black Widow episode in an exclusive interview with The Direct.

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Marvel's What If Designer Reveals Season 1 Challenges, Teases Season 2 Characters (Exclusive)

What If...? Production Designer Paul Lasaine teased brand new stories from Phase 4 coming in Season 2.

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Hawkeye VFX Supervisor Reveals Hulk Cameo That We All Missed (Exclusive)

A visual effects supervisor on Hawkeye teased a Hulk-sized Easter egg that nobody caught.

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New Data Reveals Moon Knight Season 1 Viewership vs. Marvel's Other Shows

Moon Knight's viewership numbers released to the public after its run on Disney+.

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Moon Knight Season 2: MCU Director Teases Ethan Hawke’s Return

Mohamed Diab teased Ethan Hawke's return after Season 1 of Moon Knight.

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Bruce Campbell Responds to Amber Heard's Aquaman 2 Replacement Meme

Bruce Campbell responded to a joke about Amber Heard being recast in Aquaman 2.

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Joker Movie Director Reportedly Has Big Future In DC Superhero Universe

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav enlisted the help of Todd Phillips with overseeing the DC Extended Universe.

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MCU: DeWanda Wise on Getting Replaced in Captain Marvel: 'Very Disappointing'

DeWanda Wise explained why she didnt take the role of Maria Rambeau in Captain Marvel

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Watch: CW's Batman Spin-off, Gotham Knights, Releases First Trailer

The CW released the first full trailer for the upcoming Gotham Knights show premiering next year.

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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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She-Hulk's Disney+ Show Casts The Flight Attendant Actor

Marvel Studios cast Griffin Matthews in an undisclosed role in She-Hulk.

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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.

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New Doctor Strange 2 Concept Art Shows Patrick Stewart's Professor X In Wanda's Mind

Concept art showed Professor X's trip into Wanda's mind during Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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The Mandalorian Movie? Pedro Pascal Addresses Big Screen Possibilities

Pedro Pascal expressed that he's open to bringing The Mandalorian to the big screen.

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Thor 4 Director Reveals How Natalie Portman's Fighting Style Differs From Chris Hemsworth's

Director Taika Waititi shared how Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth's heroes are different in Thor 4.

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