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

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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HBO Max Announces Wonder Woman 1984 Watch Party With Gal Gadot & Patty Jenkins

HBO Max announces a Watch Party for Wonder Woman 1984 with director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot.

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Star Wars: Andor Showcases 10 Main Characters on New Poster

New Star Wars: Andor Disney+ Poster Shows off 10 Main Characters

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Will Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Return? MCU Writer Teases Future

Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron addressed Wanda Maximoff's potential return in the MCU.

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Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson's Co-Star Sarah Shahi Reveals Prep Work For DC Film

Black Adam actress Sarah Shahi shows off the research she's doing with Black Adam comics in a new Instagram picture.

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The Flash’s Ezra Miller Controversy Worsens With Troubling New Abuse Details

New details shed light on Ezra Miller's abuse allegations from April 2020.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Comments on His DC Plans After Snyder Cut

Director Zack Snyder isn't sure if he will continue in the DCEU after the release of the Snyder Cut on HBO Max.

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Zack Snyder Hides Justice League Easter Egg In New Netflix Film Army of the Dead

Zack Snyder hides a Snyder Cut of Justice League Easter Egg in his new Netflix movie Army of the Dead.

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Robert Downey Jr. Shares Hilarious Tribute to Scarlett Johansson: 'F- You, Scarlett'

Robert Downey Jr. gave a hilarious tribute to his MCU co-star Scarlett Johansson.

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Watch: Tom Holland Explains Why He's Stealing Robert Downey Jr.'s Style

Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland admitted to stealing Robert Downey Jr.'s fashion style.

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Watch: Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals How Much Tobey & Andrew's Scenes Relied on CGI

A Spider-Man: No Way Home video shared a look at the VFX work done for Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's scenes.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Update Reveals Surprising VFX News

Reports revealed that Spider-Man: No Way Home still has to add its final VFX shots before its December release.

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Annoying Tom Holland Spider-Man Trend Ends with No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home will finally put an end to an annoying trend that has plagued the MCU Spider-Man movies from the beginning.

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Anthony Mackie Admits He Wasn't Thrilled When Marvel Pitched Him The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie reflects back on his hesitation towards Marvel Studios moving toward streaming releases.

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Loki Producer Addresses How Season 2 Will Differ From the First

Michael Waldron teased what to expect to see in Loki Season 2 on Disney+.

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WandaVision: New Image Shows Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany's Characters With Infinity Stone Remote

Disney and Marvel send out WandaVision inspired gift boxes, complete with an era-inspired TV guide featuring Wanda, Vision, and a Mind Stone-powered TV remote.

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Spider-Man's JK Simmons Explains How MCU Character Differs From Tobey Maguire Version

JK Simmons teased how the MCU's J. Jonah Jameson is different from his version in the Sam Raimi movies.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Releases New Poster Featuring Zendaya, Jamie Foxx & More

Sony's Japanese Twitter page released a new official poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Official Merch Confirms Tobey Maguire's Return

Spider-Man: No Way Home official merchandise features Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man from the original 2002 movie.

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Spider-Man Rumor Reveals Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's Unexpected Roles In No Way Home

A rumor revealed information about Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's roles in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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13 Best Spider-Man Movie Suits Ranked Worst to Best (Including No Way Home Costumes)

Spider-Man's 13 iconic movie costumes ranked from worst to best (including his new Spider-Man: No Way Home suits)

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Robert Pattinson Explains Why Superman Can't Fit In The Batman Universe

Robert Pattinson looked at how his Batman would look at other heroes like Superman in his universe.

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WandaVision: New Scene Depicts Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany's Characters Forgetting Special Day

A new leak on Twitter reveals the second full clip from one of WandaVision's first two episodes.

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Marvel Just Teased Elizabeth Olsen's New Avengers Status

The latest Doctor Strange 2 TV spot put Wanda Maximoff's Avengers status into question.

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Will Scarlet Witch Get Her Own Solo Movie? Elizabeth Olsen Responds

Elizabeth Olsen addressed the chances of starring in her own Scarlet Witch solo movie.

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How Marvel Studios Plans To Avoid Oversaturation After Disney+ Expansion

Kevin Feige further explains his plan for Phase 4's movies and Disney+ shows and how unique each property is.

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HBO Max Boss Addresses DC Superheroes 'Brand Confusion' With On-Screen Franchises

HBO head Casey Bloys speaks on the brand confusion seen by many DC fans in regards to the franchise's future.

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HBO Max's Batman Spin-off: Showrunner Confirms Big Differences From Fox's Gotham

Gotham PD showrunner Joe Barton spoke on how this series will differentiate itself from Fox's Gotham.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming Writer Admits Iron Man Junior Tropes Worried Him

Spider-Man: Homecoming writer Jonathan Goldstein explained how the movie helped Spider-Man stand apart from Iron Man.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Character Posters for Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Villains

Three new posters for Spider-Man: No Way Home featured Doc Ock, Electro, and the Green Goblin.

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Tom Holland Reacts to Being Called Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU Replacement

Tom Holland responded to comments from Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo about him being the face of the MCU.

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Tom Holland Reveals Spider-Man Is Heading to College In the MCU

Tom Holland teased the start of Peter Parker's life in college after Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Chris Hemsworth Speaks on Declining Excitement for His Marvel Thor Future

Thor star Chris Hemsworth expressed concerns about fans losing interest in his character after Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Thor 4: Tessa Thompson Clears Up Comments About Her Marvel Powers

Tessa Thompson clarified quotes she made about Valkyrie's powers in Thor: Love and Thunder.

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New Moon Knight Promo Images Tease Egyptian Themes of Disney+ Show

New promo art unveiled tidbits of ancient Egyptian themes that will be present in Marvel Studios' Moon Knight.

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Moon Knight Easter Egg Reveals Ethan Hawke's Secret Villain

Moon Knight's Super Bowl spot teased the origins for Ethan Hawke's Disney+ villain.

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James Gunn Adds Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Actress To Peacemaker Cast

James Gunn and John Cena's Peacemaker series adds Elizabeth Faith Ludlow and Rizwan Manji to the cast.

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Marvel Rejected John Cena Multiple Times, Including on Deadpool

John Cena revealed that he was in the running for multiple roles with Marvel Studios.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Continues Infamous MCU Trend with Hawkeye

Gwenyth Paltrow has a habit of forgetting her involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she seems to not even know about the current Hawkeye show.

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