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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Faithe C. Herman revealed that she will be starting work next week on Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
MCU Rumor Reveals Olivia Colman’s Gender-Swapped Marvel Superhero
A new rumor teased who Olivia Colman will play in Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Writer Talks Thanos' Impact on Marvel Series
Malcom Spellman described how Thanos' snap affects the MCU's future during The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Addresses If SHIELD or HYDRA Could Make Comebacks In MCU
Kevin Feige confims that secret organizations like SHIELD and Hydra are still in play for Phase 4 of the MCU.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ties For Best-Rated MCU Title on Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes rates Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier at a 96%, currently tied for the highest rated MCU project ever.
Zatanna Movie: Warner Bros. Taps Killing Eve Writer For DC Movie
Promising Young Woman writer Emerald Fennell will write the script DC's Zatanna Movie.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Beats The Mandalorian & WandaVision To Become Most-Watched Disney+ Debut
The season premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier becomes the most-watched debut episode in Disney+ history.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Official Looks at Don Cheadle's Rhodey and New Captain America Released
Disney officially releases still photos of Don Cheadle and Wyatt Russell from "Episode 1" of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel Reveals How Sam & Bucky Reunite In New Falcon and the Winter Soldier Footage
A new spot for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier shows Sam and Bucky meeting for the first time.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Reacts To Major Character Reveal In Episode 2
Tom Hiddleston gave his thoughts on the Lady Loki reveal from Episode 2 of Loki.
Simu Liu Reacts To Marvel's Shang-Chi Delay
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu reacted to news of the film's delay.
Chris Evans Explains Why Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Is His Most Desirable MCU Role
Chris Evans picked Robert Downey, Jr.'s Iron Man when asked which actor he would switch roles with in the MCU.
Black Widow: Olga Kurylenko To Appear In Scarlett Johansson-Led Marvel Film (Exclusive)
Olga Kurylenko is set to play a minor role in Marvel Studios' Black Widow.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Movie Promotion Is On the Way
Marvel announces a Q&A session with the stars of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Spider-Man 3: Set Photo Teases Captain America Shield Belonging To Statue of Liberty
A new Twitter blast reveals an image from Spider-Man: No Way Home of the Statue of Liberty adorned with Captain America's shield.
Marvel Studios Boss Reflects on 'Painful' Pandemic Challenges
Marvel President Victoria Alonso detailed the difficulties of Marvel Studios' work during the pandemic.
Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight: Set Photo Confirms Disney+ Series Begins Filming
A social media post revealed that filming for Moon Knight has been taking place in Budapest over the past few days.
MCU: Zombie Captain America & Thor Featured on What If...? Disney+ Promo Art
New promotional images from merchandising tease Zombie Cap, the Watcher, and Party Thor from Marvel Studios' What If...?.
Thor 4: Taika Waititi Praises Chris Hemsworth as Lead Superhero
Taika Waititi revealed that Thor: Love and Thunder only has about four weeks left of filming.
Marvel Leak Reveals MCU Infinity Saga LEGO Sets Featuring Thanos, Captain America & More
A leak on Instagram teased the arrival of the Infinity Saga Marvel LEGO set.
Thor 4: Chris Hemsworth Reveals Joke 'Poster' For Marvel Sequel, Featuring Himself and Taika Waititi
Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi shared an image of themselves from the set of Thor: Love and Thunder, teasing it as the film's official poster.
Thor 4: New Set Photos Show Chris Hemsworth's Jacked Marvel Hero In Workout Gear
Chris Hemsworth was seen in workout attire on the set of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Marvel Studios Developing Suicide Squad-Like Villain Movie
Marvel set plans for a Thunderbolts movie with a new director on board.
Amber Heard Shares Photo From Aquaman 2 Training
Amber Heard posted a picture on Instagram of herself training for her role in Aquaman 2.
Hawkeye Disney+: 'Directors Cut' Celebrated By Marvel Directing Duo
Bert & Bertie teased the completion of the "director's cut" after production on Hawkeye.
Marvel Studios & DC Films Reportedly Ditching Comic-Con's 2021 Summer Event
Marvel and DC were both confirmed to be skipping San Diego Comic-Con 2021.
Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman Reportedly Sets Exciting Return In 2023 DC Movie
Gal Gadot will reportedly make a cameo appearance in one of 2023's DC movies.
Disney+ Celebrates Thor: Love and Thunder Streaming Release With New Trailer
Disney+ Celebrates Thor: Love and Thunder Streaming Release With New Trailer
Dave Filoni Explains Why New Sabine Actress Is Perfect for Disney+’s Ahsoka
Star Wars executive Dave Filoni spoke on the decision to cast Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabrine Wren in Ahsoka.
James Gunn Shuts Down Captain America & Star-Lord Fan Theory
James Gunn clarified information on a fan theory that Captain America is Peter Quill's grandfather.
Mark Ruffalo Addresses How She-Hulk Will Impact Deadpool 3
Mark Ruffalo shared how She-Hulk might influence Deadpool's introduction into the MCU.
Fantastic Four Casting: Gotham Actor Campaigns for The Thing Role
Gotham star Drew Powell threw his name in the ring to play Marvel Studios' Thing in Fantastic Four.
The Batman 2 Villain: 10 Most Likely Foes Appearing In Robert Pattinson Sequel
The Direct analyzes 10 villains that could play a role in the upcoming sequel to The Batman.
Black Panther Actor Says Sequel Is Better Off Without Him
Black Panther's W'Kabi actor shared why he thinks the sequel will be better than the first movie.
11 MCU Characters Who've Already Broken the Fourth Wall
The Direct analyzes 11 Marvel characters who have broken the fourth wall.
Kevin Feige Reportedly Gets Bullied by She-Hulk Producer
She-Hulk producer Jessica Gao shared how she playfully "bullied" Kevin Feige about certain decisions on the show.
Marvel Had Meeting With Guillermo del Toro for Doctor Strange Movie
Comic writer Neil Gaiman revealed that Guillermo Del Toro pitched a Doctor Strange movie to Marvel Studios.
Star Wars: Rian Johnson to Revisit Divisive Last Jedi Movie
Director Rian Johnson is looking back at his time making Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
The Flash: Ezra Miller Takes Action Following Movie Cancellation Rumors
Ezra Miller met with Warner Bros. to discuss the uncomfortable situation surrounding next year's The Flash.
Andrew Garfield’s MCU Spider-Man Return Just Got a Bit More Likely
A new line from the extended cut of Spider-Man: No Way Home made Andrew Garfield's return more likely.