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 worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, also writing/podcasting with Agents of Fandom.
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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel's Kevin Feige Addresses Long Wait Between Spider-Man: Far From Home & WandaVision
Marvel Studios CCO Kevin Feige addresses the extended wait between Phases 3 and 4 of the MCU and teases big things to come.
Captain America Villain Crossbones Will Return To MCU In Disney+'s What If...? Show
Frank Grillo is confirmed to return to the MCU as Crossbones in the Disney+ series What If...?.
MCU Leak Reveals How Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Will Play Into Disney+'s What If...? Show
A leaked LEGO set confirmed how Tony Stark's story will be told in Marvel Studios' What If...?
Marvel's Abomination Will Finally Return To MCU in She-Hulk Disney+ Series
Kevin Feige confirms Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk and Tim Roth as the Abomination for She-Hulk on Disney+.
Former Ant-Man Director Edgar Wright Shares Excitement For Marvel's Eternals Theatrical Release
Edgar Wright and Kumail Nanjiani engage in a fun conversation on Twitter urging Marvel movies to stay in theaters.
WandaVision Easter Egg: New Episode References MCU's Skrulls
Jimmy Woo's whiteboard in Episode 4 of WandaVision includes a reference to the MCU's Skrulls.
Marvel Studios Adds Thomas Bezucha and Ali Selim to Direct MCU's Secret Invasion
Thomas Bezucha and Ali Selim will be seated at the directing chair for Samuel L Jackson's Secret Invasion Series
Emilia Clarke Breaks Silence on Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Emilia Clarke explained what it was that drove her to be in Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion on Disney+.
Emilia Clarke Is Prepared To Spend a Decade In the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Emilia Clarke shared her excitement for joining the MCU with her appearance in Secret Invasion.
Marvel Rumor Points To When Disney Plus' Secret Invasion Starts Filming
Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion was rumored to be filming from mid-August to December 2021.
Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury Has a Beard In Disney+'s Secret Invasion (Photo)
Marvel Studios revealed the first look at Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury from Secret Invasion.
Captain America Musical Tease Spotted on Disney+'s Secret Invasion Set (Photos)
Filming from London showed a Rogers: The Musical poster on the set of Secret Invasion.
Watch: Emilia Clarke's Marvel Character Fights for Her Life In New Set Video
Set video showed Emilia Clarke battling a CGI character in Secret Invasion.
MCU Secret Invasion Disney+ Show Gets Disappointing Release Update
Secret Invasion was reportedly set to premiere on Disney+ in 2023.
Marvel Confirms Don Cheadle’s Return In 2023 Disney+ Show
Don Cheadle made his return to the MCU in the Secret Invasion footage shown at San Diego Comic-Con.
Marvel Studios Head Comments on Potential X-Men Set Up In WandaVision
Kevin Feige discusses the potential of a set up for the X-Men in WandaVision on Disney+.
WandaVision Casts New Neighbor Character Who Might Be MCU's Hulking
Marvel Studios adds Isaiah Knott to the cast of WandaVision, potentially as the MCU's Hulkling.
Marvel Just Cast the MCU's First Non-Binary Actor
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has cast its first non-binary actor.
Taika Waititi Reportedly Filming Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Disney World Ride
Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi will film scenes for the all-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Disney's Epcot.
Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Receives Surprising Honor on Disney+ Show
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recieved a new credit for Marvel's Hawkeye on Disney+.
Iron Man's Stark Tech Returns In New Hawkeye Disney+ Trailer
The latest TV spot for Marvel Studios' Hawkeye featured tech from Stark Industries.
Hawkeye & Kate Bishop Buy Ammunition In New Deleted Scene (Photo)
A photo from a deleted scene in Hawkeye shows Clint Barton and Kate Bishop buying materials to build trick arrows.
Will Ant-Man Appear In Spider-Man: No Way Home? Paul Rudd Has Hilarious Response
Paul Rudd remained silent when asked if he was appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Cumberbatch Deflects Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Questions
Benedict Cumberbatch avoided answering Spider-Man: No Way Home questions about Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire.
New Captain Marvel 2 Merch Shows Monica Rambeau, Carol Danvers & Kamala Khan
Nia DaCosta's The Marvels reportedly finished filming ahead of its February 17, 2023 release.
Brie Larson Praises Her Marvel Co-Stars on International Women's Day
Captain Marvel 2 star Brie Larson shared an image of herself alongside Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani for International Women's Day.
Watch: First She-Hulk Episode 3 Clip Released Online
Marvel Studios released the first clip from Episode 3 of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Marvel’s WandaVision Producer Confirms Parks and Recreation, Friends Influences In Disney+ Series
WandaVision producer Jac Schaeffer confirms that Friends and Parks & Recreation served as influence for the Disney+ show.
Marvel’s WandaVision Producer Admits Show Is Complicated
WandaVision producer Mary Livanos describes the complicated nature of WandaVision as it premieres on Disney+.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals When Tickets Go On Sale
Sony Pictures announced when tickets for Spider-Man: No Way Home will go on sale.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Confirms Exact TIME Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for Spider-Man: No Way Home were officially confirmed to go on sale at 12:01 am EST on November 29.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Update Reveals Disappointing Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Trailer News
Scooper Daniel Richtman teased that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield likely won't be revealed in the second Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Gets Candid About 'Incredible' Maguire & Garfield Moments
Tom Holland expressed pride and excitement for his time with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Snuck Into Spider-Man Screening Together
Andrew Garfield revealed that he and Tobey Maguire snuck into a screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home together.
Andrew Garfield Reveals the Real Reason He Lied About Spider-Man Return
Andrew Garfield shared how thrilling it was to lie about his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
After Spider-Man: No Way Home, Kirsten Dunst Is Ready for Her Marvel Return
Kirsten Dunst shared that she would be open to returning to the MCU as Mary-Jane Watson.
MCU's Groot Flexes His Muscles In New Look at Guardians of the Galaxy Show
Marvel revealed a new title card for I Am Groot, along with a fresh look at Baby Groot.
Watch: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 Trailer Released
Sony delivered the first full look at Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse at CCXP 2021.
Moon Knight Plot Synopsis Reveals Creepy New Details About Disney+ Show
Marvel Studios released the official synopsis for Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight after its first trailer debuted.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Admits Studio Execs Had Doubts During Production
Patty Jenkins describes Warner Bros.' concerns and doubts surrounding Wonder Woman 1984 while the film was being made.