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
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.
Hawkeye Director Teases Future of Yelena & Kate
Hawkeye directing duo Bert & Bertie teased the relationship between Kate Bishop and Yelena Belova.
Florence Pugh Gets Blocked by Instagram for Sharing Hawkeye Spoilers
Florence Pugh responded to fans who had her Instagram story privileges temporarily blocked following her appearance in Episode 4 of Hawkeye.
Florence Pugh's Yelena Receives Special New Hawkeye Funko Pops
Funko Pop! opened pre-orders for two Yelena Belova figurines following Episode 5 of Hawkeye.
Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop Receives Ultra-Detailed Hawkeye Hot Toys Figure
Hailee Steinfeld got her own hyper-realistic figurine as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye.
Star Wars Actor Claims JJ Abrams ‘Forced’ Finn’s Jedi Twist
John Boyega claimed that Star Wars director J.J. Abrams forced Finn's Jedi twist in Episode IX.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Height Difference Interfered With Peter & MJ Stunts
Zendaya and Tom Holland looked back on a difficult stunt from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Willem Dafoe Reveals Green Goblin Has New Philosophy In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Willem Dafoe and Alfred Molina teased the depth in their returns as Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man's Tom Holland Really Wants a Crossover With Jared Leto's Morbius
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland expressed a desire for his Spidey to take on Jared Leto's Morbius.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Concept Photos Show Off Brutal Green Goblin Battle
Concept art showed images of the first fight between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man Writers Reveal Green Goblin Wasn't Their First Option to Be MCU Main Villain
Spider-Man: No Way Home's screenwriter explained how Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin became the movie's main villain.
Wonder Woman Gets Crude Reference In New Peacemaker Trailer
The latest trailer for Peacemaker included an NSFW reference to Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.
James Gunn Teases His Plan for Suicide Squad's Next Spin-off
The Suicide Squad director James Gunn teased a new spin-off coming for HBO Max.
The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff Reveals She Auditioned For Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp
The Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff describes how she auditioned for Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Ant-Man 3 Director Hypes Up Sequel While Celebrating Michael Douglas' Birthday
Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed wished Michael Douglas a happy birthday while sharing his excitement for the movie.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Casts Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kraven the Hunter
Sony Picutes signed Aaron Taylor-Johnson to play Kraven the Hunter in the studio's upcoming solo movie.
Jared Leto Reveals Spider-Man: No Way Home Connection to Morbius Movie
Jared Leto teased a potential connection between the Morbius solo movie and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Stuntman Teases Sebastian Stan's Humor In Marvel Show
Stuntmant Aaron Toney reveals how funny Sebastian Stan is both on set and on screen for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision Star Promises Answers In Upcoming Episodes
Teyonah Parris promises MCU fans that mysteries will be solved and answers will be given for all the mystery surrounding WandaVision.
Marvel Spoils More Hawkeye Yelena Scenes from Upcoming Episode
A new promo ad for Hawkeye showed more footage of Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova
MCU Rumor Reveals Daredevil's New Look In She-Hulk Disney+ Show
Rumors teased that Charlie Cox will wear the classic yellow Daredevil suit in She-Hulk.
Hawkeye Finale Trailer Reveals New Footage of Kingpin
New footage from Hawkeye teased the official MCU debut of Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin.
Hawkeye Actor Reveals If Kingpin Is the Same Character From Netflix's Daredevil
Hawkeye star Vincent D'Onofrio revealed if his Kingpin is the same version of the character from Netflix's Daredevil.
The Flash: Kiersey Clemons Set To Reprise Justice League Role In Ezra Miller Movie
Kiersey Clemons returns to the role of Iris West for 2022's The Flash after exiting the project some time ago.
The Flash Movie Casts Young Barry Allen and Replacement Henry Allen Actors
Ron Livingston joins the cast of the DCEU's The Flash as Henry Allen, replacing the recently departed Billy Crudup.
Ezra Miller's The Flash: WB Reportedly Diminished Ray Fisher's Role & Pay Before Removal
Ray Fisher's role in The Flash was reportedly reduced to a mere cameo before he was taken completely out of the project.
Shazam 2 Director Shares Hilarious 'Leaked' Video of Script's Final Page
Director David F. Sandberg teased a possible leak of the last page in the script for Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
The Flash Movie: Kiersey Clemons Shares Photo From Production
Kiersey Clemons posted a picture on Instagram from one of her first days on the set of The Flash.
Gotham Gang Actor From Robert Pattinson's The Batman Joins DC's Titans Cast
The Batman actor Jay Lycurgo has been cast as Tim Drake in Season 3 of Titans on HBO Max.
The Suicide Squad's New Trailer Is Finally Coming
James Gunn announces the imminent arrival of the first trailer for the DCEU's The Suicide Squad.
WandaVision's Dottie Actress Addresses Clea, Squadron Supreme & More Fan Theories
Emma Caulfield remains tight-lipped on who Dottie really is in WandaVision, but she is loving the mystery behind her character.
WandaVision Star Prepares Fans For 'Multi-Level Trip' In Upcoming Marvel Episodes
Kathryn Hahn remains mum on who her character really is in Disney+ series Wandavision.
WandaVision Star Casts Doubt on Thor 4 Appearance
Kat Dennings hasn’t gotten the call to reprise her role of Darcy in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Batman: Gotham Knights Series In the Works From Arrowverse Team
Warner Bros. was confirmed to be developing a Gotham Knights TV series for the DCEU.
The Batman Director Addresses Chances of Justice League Cameos
Matt Reeves revealed why he didn't want any Justice League cameos in The Batman.
Shazam 2 Director Admits He Has No Knowledge of Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Movie
Shazam! director David F. Samberg reveals he's out of the loop on what's happening in Black Adam.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Movie Receives Production Update
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reveals that production on Black Adam is set to begin in April 2021.
Shazam 2 Director Teases Prep Work on Zachary Levi Sequel
Shazam!: Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg indicates the start of pre-production in a new Instagram post.
Shazam 2: Hollywood Icon Helen Mirren Joins Zachary Levi Sequel
Helen Mirren has joined the cast of Shazam!: Fury of the Gods, taking on the role of the villainous Hespera.
Zachary Levi's Shazam 2 Casts Kill Bill's Lucy Liu as Villain
Shazam!: Fury of the Gods enlists the services of Lucy Liu as the villain Hespera alongside Zachary Levi and Helen Mirren.