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.
Richard can be found on Twitter (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios May Recast Doctor Doom After Robert Downey Jr.'s Avengers Return (Report)
According to a new rumor, Robert Downey Jr. may not be the only actor bringing Doctor Doom to life in the MCU.
MCU Boss Announces Good News for Fans Tired of the Multiverse
For those who are little multiversed out from the recent MCU, Marvel's next movie should help solve that issue.
First Look at James Gunn's Supergirl In Battle Gets Released Online (Video)
An online video gave fans a thrilling new look at Milly Alcock's Supergirl from her first solo movie.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie Is Way More Expensive Than We Thought (Report)
Mando and Grogu's upcoming movie is said to be a major bank-breaker for Lucasfilm and Disney.
Rosario Dawson Shares First Ahsoka Season 2 BTS Photo
Ahsoka Season 2 is officially underway, as teased by an exciting new look from the show's set.
Today's an Amazing Day for MCU Fans
The start of April 2025's final week is expected to rekindle a sense of thrill and excitement in the MCU fandom.
Marvel's Thunderbolts Post-Credits Scene Is Exactly What the MCU Needed (Footage Details)
According to critics, Marvel fans should be pleased with what's coming from Thunderbolts*' post-credits scenes.
Disney+ Confirms 5 Marvel & Star Wars Releases for May 2025
Disney is nearing the halfway point of its 2025 slate, coming with exciting new May entries for Star Wars and Marvel.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Spoils 1 Thing About the Movie's Ending
One of Avengers: Doomsday's biggest stars gave fans an idea of what to expect at the end of the epic blockbuster.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Villain Makes Franchise History
A new report on Spider-Man: Brand New Day provides a slight hint for what to expect from the movie's villains.
Marvel Reveals 3 Movies to Watch Before Thunderbolts
Before Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* comes out, fans have a little bit of catch-up to do from recent MCU entries.
1 Beloved 'Mission Impossible' Actor Just Got Removed from 'Final Reckoning'
A cast listing for the last Mission: Impossible movie suspiciously did not include one of its biggest expected stars.
Marvel Announces Historic Fantastic Four Collaboration Releasing Before 2025 Movie
Marvel Studios will do something it's never done before as The Fantastic Four: First Steps preps for its release.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Include 6 OG Marvel Actors from Phase 1
The fifth Avengers movie's cast will feature actors who have been part of the MCU since the beginning.
Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie Finally Reveals the Main Villain's Costume - And It Looks Perfect
A new piece of art for Thunderbolts gave fans a great look at the design for the villainous Sentry.
New Spider-Man 4 Update Is Not What Zendaya Fans Want to Hear
Marvel fans looking for Zendaya in the next Spider-Man movie might end up disappointed.
Marvel Studios' Reported Songbird Superhero Actress Finally Speaks Out About Her 'Idealistic' MCU Character
Using the word "idealistic," an MCU newcomer teased what to expect from her new character for the first time.
2025 Superman Movie Score Breaks a Concerning Record
As fans gear up for Superman's release, a report on the movie's score composer may be reason for some concern.
Marvel Studios Walks Back Controversial Captain America 4 Decision In Next MCU Movie
While Marvel tried something new in Captain America 4, that move will seemingly be a one-time thing.
New Fantastic Four Trailer Just Changed a Key Scene from the First Teaser
Marvel's second Fantastic Four trailer included an unexpected change in visuals for one key scene.
Only 1 MCU Actor Is Supporting Jonathan Majors After His Marvel Firing
Jonathan Majors still has at least a little support in from the MCU family following his exit from the franchise.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Include 1 Deadpool & Wolverine Actor (Report)
A key supporting player in the MCU, most recently seen in Deadpool 3, now appears set to return to the franchise soon.
New Spider-Verse 3 Trailer Brings Back 8 Major Characters
More than half a dozen important Spider-Verse characters are back for the third movie in a privately-released trailer.
Thunderbolts Movie's Post-Credits Scenes Count Just Got Confirmed
Fans now know how many scenes to expect after the credits begin rolling for Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*.
Thunderbolts Early Reviews Are Here, And They Reveal One Clear Consensus
Marvel fans seem to have another great movie on their hands after the first reactions to the MCU's Thunderbolts*!
First Look at Jason Momoa's New DC Supervillain, Lobo, Released Online
Fans have a new look at Jason Momoa's upcoming villain in DC Studios' Supergirl via new set video.
Star Wars Celebration 2025: The 7 Biggest Announcements on New Movies & TV Shows
Star Wars fans have a wealth of news to celebrate after some of the franchise's presentations at Star Wars Celebration.
Daredevil: Born Again Finale's Spider-Man Easter Egg Gets Official Response from Show Creator
Daredevil: Born Again's Easter egg tying back to another red-suited hero had the show's showrunner thinking...
Wednesday Season 2 Unveils Official New Poster Showing Jenna Ortega In Trouble
New marketing material for Wednesday Season 2 places Jenna Ortega's protagonist in a peculiar predicament.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Will Change Matt Murdock's Love Life, Confirms Writer
Daredevil: Born Again finale just aired, and we already learned about a major shakeup coming to Matt's love life in Season 2.
ABC Just Edited a Doctor Odyssey Episode to Fix a Glaring Mistake
Whoops! The most recent episode of Doctor Odyssey aired with a pretty big blunder upon its debut.
Daredevil: Born Again Producer Confirms What We All Suspected About the Post-Credits Twist
Following Daredevil: Born Again's last episode, fans know for sure where the MCU is going with the Punisher tease.
DC Studios Confirms 1 Actor Will Play 4 Characters In James Gunn Reboot
As James Gunn's DCU gets going, one actor will have a LOT of work to do.
2025 Superman Movie Just Confirmed Its 7 Main Villains
Superman now has over half a dozen villainous characters set to bring their best against David Corenswet's Man of Steel.
Outer Banks Season 5 Gets Bad News Amid Release Wait
Unfortunately, Outer Banks fans may be waiting longer than expected for the next season to arrive on Netflix.
Survivor 50: Here's When the Cast Line-Up Is Now Expected to Be Announced
A new season of Survivor is already confirmed, and viewers are waiting to find out who will compete for the grand prize.
Spider-Man's Live-Action TV Show Gets 2026 Release Window (Report)
In an already big year for the web-slinger, early 2026 may now be the timeframe for another new Spider-Man project.
Marvel Star Reflects On What Went Wrong With Shelved MCU Movie
While Marvel has a lot to look forward to, Mahershala Ali's Blade movie won't be one of them for the foreseeable future.
The 5 MCU Disney+ Shows That Will NOT Be Renewed for a Season 2
The MCU shows no signs of slowing down on Disney+, but a few established shows will not be part of the expansion.
Here's Why Bobby Nash Had to Leave 911 Show (Confirmed)
911 said goodbye to one of its longest-running main characters near the end of Season 8.