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
Is MCU's Namor a Mutant? Marvel Star Weighs In On X-Men Debate
Iman Vellani shared her anticipation to see Namor the Sub-Mariner's mutant history explored in Black Panther 2.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Director Reveals Which Character Is Most Important to Him
James Gunn explained who the most important character is in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
MCU Boss Confirms Which Scene Tom Holland Truly Became Spider-Man
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recalled the moment when Tom Holland fully became Spider-Man in the MCU.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Clarifies His Controversial Kraven Comments
Aaron Taylor-Johnson set the record straight on his comments about Kraven the Hunter.
MCU Producer Teases The Watcher's Next Evolution In Season 3 of What If
Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum teased the Watcher's evolution in future seasons of What If...?.
Spider-Man 4: Did Kevin Feige Just Tease Peter Parker’s Future Role?
Kevin Feige shared where he sees Peter Parker going in Spider-Man 4.
MCU Phase 5 Is Abandoning Certain Marvel Studios Projects
Marvel Studios omitted all of its animated series from its Phase 5 and Phase 6 announcements.
Agents of SHIELD Creator Denies Giving 'Blessing' for Chloe Bennet's MCU Reboot
Agents of SHIELD's showrunner denied rumors about giving approval for Daisy Johnson in the MCU.
New Photos Confirm Ben Affleck's Batman Return In Aquaman 2
Set photos confirmed that Ben Affleck is involved as Batman in Aquaman 2.
Disney Teases ‘Exciting’ New MCU Heroes In Marvel’s Thunderbolts Movie
Disney released the official press statement for Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts.
MCU Kang Actor Shares Encouraging Message Following Avengers 5 & 6 Announcement
Jonathan Majors sent a message to fans about Kang the Conqueror ahead of Avengers 5 and 6.
Doctor Strange Director Shares Blunt Response to Avengers: Secret Wars Request
Scott Derrickson firmly answered the question of whether he will direct Avengers: Secret Wars.
MCU Thunderbolts: John Walker Actor Hints at Role In Villain Movie
John Walker star Wyatt Russell discussed his potential involvement in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts.
First Look at MCU’s Adam Warlock In Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Revealed (Description)
Marvel showed the first look at Will Poulter as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at San Diego Comic-Con.
Doctor Strange 2 Reshoots Completely Changed How the Movie Started
Xochitl Gomez shared how the reshoots for Doctor Strange 2 changed the trajectory of the movie's first scene.
Marvel Boss Wants to 'Elevate' Deadpool 3 Just Like Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige wants Deadpool 3 to hit the same levels as Avengers: Infinity War.
Sydney Sweeney Undergoing Fight Training for Spider-Man’s Madame Web Movie
Sydney Sweeney detailed the fight training she's doing for her role in Madame Web.
Ms. Marvel Star Argues With Fans Using Burner Reddit Account
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani revealed that she uses Reddit burner accounts to chat with fans about the MCU.
Ant-Man 3’s Surprising MCU Cameos Teased By Director
Paul Rudd and Peyton Reed teased the surprise cameos coming in Ant-Man 3.
Loki Season 2 Actor Confirms Returning Fan-Favorite Character
A fan-favorite actress from Loki Season 1 confirmed her return for Season 2.
Disney+ Groot TV Show Reviews: What Are Critics’ First Reactions?
Critics shared their first reactions to the new animated MCU series, I Am Groot
Black Panther 2 Reveals Major Change to Avoid Aquaman Comparisons
A toy listing for Black Panther 2 revealed the difference between Namor and Aquaman.
Watch: Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever Reveals New IMAX Trailer
IMAX revealed an expanded look at the first trailer for Black Panther 2.
New Black Panther Open-World Video Game Reportedly In the Works
An open-world Black Panther video game was said to be in early development.
New Black Panther 2 Poster Shows Off 3 Main Characters
Marvel shared a new poster for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from San Diego Comic-Con.
Netflix's Daredevil Actress Reacts to Disney+ Show Announcement
An actress and showrunner from Daredevil commented on the show's revival on Disney+.
MCU Rumor Reveals Daredevil & Jessica Jones’ Roles In 2023 Disney+ Show
A new rumor teased where Daredevil and Jessica Jones will return in the MCU.
Watch: Black Panther 2 Trailer Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa
Marvel Studios released the first trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Marvel Confirms All 12 MCU Movies & Shows Coming In Phase 5
Marvel Confirms All 12 MCU Movies & Shows Coming In Phase 5
Marvel Studios' Captain America 4 Movie In Development
Malcolm Spellman is developing a fourth Captain America movie within the MCU after his success on The Falcon on the Winter Soldier.
MCU Producer Explains That Confusing Thor Easter Egg In Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel's head writer explained a confusing Thor nod from Episode 4.
Marvel's Agatha Disney+ Spin-off Receives Disappointing Filming Update
Filming for Agatha: House of Harkness is now being said to start filming in 2023, according to an industry insider.
She-Hulk Reveals Best Look at Lead Actress In CGI Mo-Cap Suit (Photo)
New images showed Tatiana Maslany in her mo-cap suit for She-Hulk.
Marvel Fan Complaints Force Disney+ to Change X-Men Episode Order
Disney+ corrected the order of the X-Men: The Animated Series episodes.
Loki Season 2 Actor Teases Plot: 'No Time Has Passed'
Loki star Gugu Mbatha-Raw teased what fans should expect to see in Season 2.
Disney+ Teases Marvel 'Surprises' at Comic-Con 2022
Disney+ shared a message on Twitter ahead of Marvel Studios' panels at San Diego Comic-Con.
Christian Bale's Gorr Looks Even Scarier In Unused Official Art (Photos)
Concept art teased an even scarier version of Christian Bale's Gorr from Thor: Love and Thunder.
First Look at Dakota Johnson In Spider-Man's Madame Web Movie (Video)
Set video shared the first look at Dakota Johnson in action as Madame Web.
John Krasinski’s Fantastic Four Suit Was Created In a Surprising Way
John Krasinski's Mr. Fantastic suti was created completely through CGI for Doctor Strange 2.
Bradley Cooper Returning as Rocket Raccoon In Upcoming Disney+ Project
Bradley Cooper was confirmed to return in an upcoming Disney+ show as Rocket Raccoon.