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

MCU Producer Teases 'Amazing' Multiverse Saga Stories on the Way

Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum teased the exciting possibilities that the Multiverse brings to the MCU.

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She-Hulk Director Reveals Jessica Jones Crossover Hopes Amid Return Rumors

She-Hulk director Kat Coiro shared her hopes to see Jessica Jones come into the MCU.

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The Batman 2 Receives Discouraging Release Update

A sequel to The Batman is still up in the air at Warner Bros. Discovery.

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HBO Max Expected to Kill 2 Ongoing DC Superhero Shows

HBO Max Expected to Kill 2 Ongoing DC Superhero Shows

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First Look at Kingpin's Return In Disney+'s Echo (Photos)

Set photos revealed the first look at Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin in Echo.

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New She-Hulk Clip Spoils Major Thor: Ragnarok Connection

A new clip from Marvel Studios' She-Hulk tied the show back to 2017's Thor: Ragnarok.

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She-Hulk Director Reveals ‘Exciting’ Season 2 Prospects (Exclusive)

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law director Kat Coiro shared her ideas for Season 2 exclusively with The Direct.

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Chris Hemsworth's Wife, Elsa, Shares New Thor 4 Photo of Her Hidden Cameo

Elsa Pataky celebrated Chris Hemsworth's birthday with a picture of them together from Thor 4.

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MCU Phase 5 Disney+ Shows Will Cost Subscribers More Than Phase 4

Disney announced an increase in pricing for Disney+ ahead of Phase 5 of the MCU.

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Oscar Isaac Would Return to Star Wars Under These Conditions

Oscar Isaac shared his opinions on coming back to play Poe Dameron in the Star Wars universe.

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MCU's First Non-Binary Actor Teases Historic Disney+ Role

Ironheart star Shea Couleé expressed their joy about joining the MCU as the franchise's first non-binary actor.

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Ezra Miller Gets Arrested for the Second Time In One Month

Ezra Miller was arrested in Hawaii for the second time in less than a month.

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First Look at 4 New MCU Supervillains Revealed In She-Hulk (Photos)

A recent She-Hulk TV spot highlighted a new group of supervillains arriving in the Disney+ show.

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Joker 2 Report Reveals Another Actor Likely to Join Lady Gaga

Zazie Beetz was reported to be in final discussions to reprise her role as Sophie Dumond in Joker 2.

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Ahsoka Disney+ Star Reveals Major Thrawn Plotpoint In Spin-off

Rosario Dawson confimed Grand Admiral Thrawn's role in her Ahsoka series on Disney+.

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She-Hulk Star Asks Kevin Feige to Lead MCU’s Female A-Force

Tatiana Maslany urged Kevin Feige to make the A-Force happen in the MCU.

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Daredevil's Rosario Dawson Breaks Silence on Disney+ Reboot

Rosario Dawson shared her thoughts on the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series in the MCU.

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Doctor Strange 2's Bruce Campbell Clarifies False Report About His MCU Role

Bruce Campbell set the record straight on his quotes about previous MCU roles.

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MCU Actor Shares Young Avengers Release Hopes for Phase 6

Xochitl Gomez shared her hopes for a future Young Avengers project within the MCU.

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Amber Heard's Original Aquaman 2 Screentime Reportedly Revealed

Reports teased how much screentime Amber Heard will have in Aquaman 2.

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Marvel Studios' X-Men: Giancarlo Esposito In Talks for Possible MCU Role

Giancarlo Esposito revealed that he's taken meetings with Marvel Studios.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Includes a Ms. Marvel Character We All Missed

A previously hidden Ms. Marvel character was revealed to have been a cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Marvel Confirms 18 MCU Characters Returning In Disney+ Zombies Show

New images showed off more than a dozen characters that will appear in Marvel Zombies.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Star Addresses If Ahsoka & Bo-Katan Will Reunite

Bo-Katan star Katee Sackhoff addressed the possibility of appearing in next year's Ahsoka series on Disney+.

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Disney Confirms the Genre of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever

Disney and Marvel classified Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's genre ahead of its release.

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Marvel’s Shang-Chi Star Throws Shade at WB’s Batgirl Disaster

Shang-Chi star Simu Liu shared his reaction to Warner Bros.' cancellation of Batgirl.

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Marvel Studios Exec Reveals Biggest Restrictions of MCU Live-Action Projects

Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum explained the limitations of live-action storytelling in the MCU.

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Morbius’ Matt Smith Gets Candid About Marvel Flop

Matt Smith reminisced on his experience with Sony Pictures' Morbius after it flopped.

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New Captain Marvel 2 Set Photos Show Filming In New York City

New set photos confirmed a New York City setting for Captain Marvel 2.

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Ryan Reynolds Starts Training for Deadpool 3 (Photos)

Ryan Reynolds appeared in candid photos confirming that he started training for Deadpool 3.

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First Look at Emma Roberts In Spider-Man’s Madame Web Movie Seemingly Revealed

New set photos potentially revealed Emma Roberts' character in Sony Pictures' Madame Web.

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Black Panther 2 Actor Teases T’Challa's Major Impact on Namor

Tenoch Huerta explained the relationship between Namor and T'Challa in Black Panther 2.

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Warner Bros. Reportedly Cancels Batgirl Movie

Batgirl was confirmed to be canceled as a part of Warner Bros.' plans for the DC Universe's future.

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Disney Announces Every Marvel Panel Event at Upcoming D23 Expo

Disney announced all of the Marvel panels and events coming to this year's D23 show.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Will Have ‘Sociopathic’ Main Villain

Chukwudi Iwuji shared new details on his upcoming villain in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Incredible Hulk, Finally

Disney+ officially placed The Incredible Hulk on the MCU timeline in Phase 1.

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Doctor Strange 2 Official Art Reveals Tragic Deleted Flashback Scenes

New official Doctor Strange 2 concept art shows Stephen Strange's traumatic childhood flashback scene that was teased by Sinister Strange!

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John Krasinski Addresses Fantastic Four Movie Return Possibility

John Krasinski addressed the chances that he will reprise Reed Richards in Fantastic Four.

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Marvel Confirms Disney+'s First MCU 'Crossover Event' Coming Next Year

Marvel labeled Secret Invasion as the MCU's first Disney+ "crossover" event.

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Star Wars: Andor's Next Trailer Receives Imminent Release Date

Good Morning America revealed when the next Star Wars: Andor trailer will debut.

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