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
Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness Reported Runtime Revealed
Doctor Strange's reported runtime was revealed to be one of the five longest in MCU history.
Ryan Reynolds Is Hiding Deadpool 3 Secrets From His Marvel Co-Star
Morena Baccarin revealed that Ryan Reynolds won't tell her anything about Deadpool 3.
Star Wars Reveals New Map Photos Highlighting 7 Movies & Shows' Events on Tatooine
Star Wars announced plans for a new book featuring the history of Tatooine.
Moon Knight Director Confirms the Show Broke an Impressive MCU Record
Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab shared that Moon Knight had less reshoots and extra material than any other MCU project.
MCU: Incredible Hulk Heading to New Streaming Service (Not Disney+)
The Incredible Hulk was confirmed to begin streaming on HBO Max in April 2022.
Will Robert Downey Jr. Return as Iron Man? Morbius Star Hopeful for MCU Crossover
Jared Leto shared his hopes for a crossover with Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man.
Avatar 2 Trailer Rumored to Debut With Upcoming Marvel Movie
Marvel's Doctor Strange 2 was rumored to bring the first trailer for Avatar 2 along with its theatrical debut.
Christian Bale Reportedly Reshooting Thor 4 Villain Scenes
Christian Bale was seen in reshoots for Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder.
Why Marvel Got Confused by Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight Performance
Oscar Isaac shared how confused the crew behind Moon Knight was because of his performance.
Moon Knight Director Criticizes Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Movie
Moon Knight's director criticized Black Adam for not going as far as it could have with representation.
Bella Thorne Reacts to Deadpool 3 Fan Casts
Bella Thorne shared an interest in joining the MCU as Lady Deadpool in Deadpool 3.
Marisa Tomei Teases Plans for Aunt May's Future After Spider-Man: No Way Home
Marisa Tomei expressed a willingness to play Spider-Man's Aunt May again in a Multiversal return.
Moon Knight Star Reveals Which 4 MCU Heroes He Wants to Interact With
Oscar Isaac teased the idea of Moon Knight teaming up with Daredevil, Punisher, and more.
Black Panther 2 Leak Teases Historic Flashback Scene
Filming reports revealed a flashback scene being shot for Black Panther 2.
The Batman Movie Announces Riddler Prequel Story
A new update to The Batman's tie-in website teased a prequel comic for The Riddler.
Why Marvel Star Samuel L. Jackson Is Skeptical About DC Movies
Samuel L. Jackson shared why he's not jumping at the chance to take a DC role.
Benedict Cumberbatch Gets Candid About Difficulties on Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness
Benedict Cumberbatch looked at the difficulties of making Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Daredevil's Karen Page Actress Hopeful for Return Amid Season 4 Leaks
Deborah Ann Woll teased that she's ready to play Karen Page in the MCU again.
The True Story Behind Tom Holland’s Historic Marvel Audition
New details teased how impressive Tom Holland was in his Spider-Man audition.
How Long Is Disney+’s Moon Knight? Episode Runtimes Revealed
Press revealed runtimes for the first four episodes of Marvel Studios' Moon Knight.
Jessica Jones & Agents of SHIELD Stars React to Disney+ Releases
Stars from Agents of SHIELD and Jessica Jones celebrated the shows' move to Disney+.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Fan Discovers Hidden Iron Man Easter Egg
Spider-Man: No Way Home held an Easter egg tying back to 2008's Iron Man.
Sydney Sweeney Cast In Sony's Spider-Man Universe
Sony Pictures added Sydney Sweeney to the cast of Dakota Johnson's Madame Web.
Benedict Cumberbatch Debunks Avengers Status of MCU's Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch debunked the idea of Stephen Strange being simply an Avenger.
Nicolas Cage Casts Doubt on Ghost Rider Return In the MCU
Nic Cage addressed the possibility of returning to play Ghost Rider within the MCU.
MCU Fans Angry Over Ms. Marvel’s Big Change In New Trailer
Fans expressed their anger over the change in Kamala Khan's powers in Ms. Marvel.
Ben Affleck’s Batman: Official Art Shows Deathstroke In Cancelled Movie (Photo)
New concept art shared a look at Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke from Ben Affleck's cancelled Batman movie.
Watch: Sony Reveals Spider-Man: No Way Home Villain We All Missed
A behind-the-scenes look at Spider-Man: No Way Home teased an Easter egg for Six-Armed Spider-Man.
HBO Max Announces Harley Quinn Spin-off Featuring Lex Luthor & Bane
Warner Bros. announced a Harley Quinn spin-off series centered around Kite Man.
New Moon Knight Trailer Features Falcon and Winter Soldier Easter Egg
New footage from Moon Knight included an Easter egg from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel Lost Two Potential Loki Directors to Another Multiverse Project
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert revealed that they almost directed Season 1 of Loki.
James Gunn Comments on Thanos' Rumored MCU Prequel
James Gunn debunked a rumor about Disney+ developing a Thanos-centered family series.
Marvel Actor William Hurt Dies
General Ross actor William Hurt passed away at the age of 71 from natural causes.
Moon Knight Filmed at Iconic Star Wars Episode 9 Location
Moon Knight used a shooting location seen in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
The Batman: Joker's Deleted Scene Dialogue Revealed
Matt Reeves teased deleted dialogue from Barry Keoghan's Joker in The Batman.
Thor 4: Movie Theater Uses Fake Poster to Promote Chris Hemsworth Sequel
Movie theaters used fan-made posters for Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder.
Why The Batman's Trailer Frustrated Robert Pattinson's Stylist
The Batman's hair stylist shared a look at test footage of Robert Pattinson that was used in the movie's first trailer.
The Batman 2: Joker & Riddler’s Sequel Return Teased By New Marketing
New images on the website from The Batman's post-credits scene teased the Riddler and the Joker's roles in a sequel.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Lizard Originally Looked Very Different (Photos)
Concept art showed an early design for the Lizard in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2: Producer Teases Future Possibilities
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and director Deborah Chow explored the prospects of Obi-Wan Kenobi getting a second season.