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
Disney+ Adds Special New Collection for Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange
Disney+ added a new Doctor Strange collection ahead of Doctor Strange 2's arrival.
Morbius 2 Video Shared By Jared Leto: Will Marvel Actually Make a Sequel?
Jared Leto showed off a script for a Morbius sequel as Morbius comes back to select theaters.
Marvel to Adapt Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow Movie For What If Season 2 (Exclusive)
What If...? production designer Paul Lasaine revealed that Season 2 will have a Black Widow episode in an exclusive interview with The Direct.
Marvel's What If Designer Reveals Season 1 Challenges, Teases Season 2 Characters (Exclusive)
What If...? Production Designer Paul Lasaine teased brand new stories from Phase 4 coming in Season 2.
Hawkeye VFX Supervisor Reveals Hulk Cameo That We All Missed (Exclusive)
A visual effects supervisor on Hawkeye teased a Hulk-sized Easter egg that nobody caught.
New Data Reveals Moon Knight Season 1 Viewership vs. Marvel's Other Shows
Moon Knight's viewership numbers released to the public after its run on Disney+.
Moon Knight Season 2: MCU Director Teases Ethan Hawke’s Return
Mohamed Diab teased Ethan Hawke's return after Season 1 of Moon Knight.
Bruce Campbell Responds to Amber Heard's Aquaman 2 Replacement Meme
Bruce Campbell responded to a joke about Amber Heard being recast in Aquaman 2.
Joker Movie Director Reportedly Has Big Future In DC Superhero Universe
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav enlisted the help of Todd Phillips with overseeing the DC Extended Universe.
MCU: DeWanda Wise on Getting Replaced in Captain Marvel: 'Very Disappointing'
DeWanda Wise explained why she didnt take the role of Maria Rambeau in Captain Marvel
Watch: CW's Batman Spin-off, Gotham Knights, Releases First Trailer
The CW released the first full trailer for the upcoming Gotham Knights show premiering next year.
X-Men Easter Egg Spotted on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride
The new Guardians of the Galaxy ride included an X-Men Easter egg.
She-Hulk's Disney+ Show Casts The Flight Attendant Actor
Marvel Studios cast Griffin Matthews in an undisclosed role in She-Hulk.
Star Wars' Official Twitter Account Responds to Toxic Kelly Marie Tran Comment
Star Wars responded on Twitter to harassment towards Kelly Marie Tran during Star Wars Celebration.
New Doctor Strange 2 Concept Art Shows Patrick Stewart's Professor X In Wanda's Mind
Concept art showed Professor X's trip into Wanda's mind during Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The Mandalorian Movie? Pedro Pascal Addresses Big Screen Possibilities
Pedro Pascal expressed that he's open to bringing The Mandalorian to the big screen.
Thor 4 Director Reveals How Natalie Portman's Fighting Style Differs From Chris Hemsworth's
Director Taika Waititi shared how Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth's heroes are different in Thor 4.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 2 Features Secret Boba Fett Cameo
Episode 2 of Obi-Wan Kenobi included a cameo from another Star Wars Disney+ actor.
Obi-Wan Kenobi TV Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?
Fans at Star Wars Celebration shared their thoughts on the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Why Marvel Gender-Swapped Moon Knight’s New Hero
Moon Knight's cast and crew spoke about changing the Scarlet Scarab to a woman.
Kathleen Kennedy Reveals Why Star Wars Movies Got Excluded at Celebration
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy explained why there were no movie announcements at Star Wars Celebration 2022.
HBO Max’s Black Canary Spin-off Receives Exciting Development Update
Jurnee Smollet provided an update on her solo Black Canary movie from Warner Bros.
Emmy Rossum on Losing Fantastic Four Role: ‘I Didn’t Understand the Dialogue’
Emmy Rossum shared what went wrong in her screen test for Fantastic Four.
Disney+ Improves She-Hulk CGI Quality of New Trailer (Photos)
Disney+ released a new version of She-Hulk's first trailer with improved HD quality.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Addresses Nightmare's Role In Original Script
Michael Waldron explained Nightmare's original place as the villain in Doctor Strange 2.
Johnny Depp Reveals How He Helped Amber Heard Get Cast In Aquaman
Johnny Depp shared how he helped Amber Heard secure her role in Aquaman.
Avengers 5: Russo Brother Declines to Comment on Marvel Return Rumors
Director Joe Russo clarified the rumors regarding discussions surrounding a fifth Avengers movie.
New Doctor Strange 2 Set Video Reveals Deleted Scene With Minotaur Rintrah
Behind-the-scenes footage from Doctor Strange 2 showed more action for Rintrah.
Marvel Studios' ECHO Reveals New Logo On Set
The head writer and director from Marvel Studios' Echo shared a new version of the show's title card.
Loki Season 2: Tom Hiddleston Confirms ‘Whole Cast’ Is Returning
Tom Hiddleston confirmed that the entire cast of Loki Season 1 will return for Season 2.
Chris Hemsworth Joins Scarlett Johansson In Exclusive MCU Club
Chris Hemsworth joined Scarlett Johansson as the only actors/executive producers in the MCU movie-verse.
Watch: Natalie Portman Is Jacked In New Thor 4 Trailer
Marvel Studios showed a new look at Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor in the second trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder.
DC Films President Testifying Against Amber Heard Over Aquaman 2 Issues
DC President of Films Walter Hamada is set to testify soon against Amber Heard in the actress' trial against Johnny Depp.
Aquaman 2 Plot Spoilers Revealed at Johnny Depp v Amber Heard Trial
Details about the plot of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom were spoiled at Amber Heard's defamation trial.
Daredevil Season 4: Disney+ Reboot Confirmed
Marvel Studios officially gave the green light to a Daredevil show for Disney+.
Suicide Squad: David Ayer Reveals First 40 Minutes of Scenes Were Removed From DC Movie
David Ayer reveals that the first 40 minutes of Suicide Squad were the toughest to leave on the cutting room floor.
James Gunn Says Suicide Squad's Ayer Cut Has Chance of Releasing After The Suicide Squad
James Gunn shows his support for the Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad, hoping that it will come to be once his own film releases.
Disney+ Poll Includes John Krasinski & Emily Blunt Fantastic Four Movie Art
Disney+ used a fan poster for Fantastic Four featuring Emily Blunt and John Krasinski.
She-Hulk's Disney+ Show Will Reportedly Feature This Weird Marvel Villain
Rumors teased that Porcupine will appear in the She-Hulk Disney+ series.
Spider-Man: Sony Confirms 3 Different Branches for Its Future Marvel Movies
Tim Rothman detailed how Sony separates its Spider-Man stories.