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
New Disney+ Ad Teases Agatha Harkness’ Doctor Strange 2 Connection
Disney+ used Kathryn Hahn's Agatha from WandaVision to help promote Doctor Strange 2.
Patrick Stewart Teases More Marvel Appearances After Doctor Strange 2
Patrick Stewart shared his thoughts on Professor X's future after Doctor Strange 2.
Benedict Cumberbatch Reflects on Becoming Iron Man In Avengers Deleted Scene
Benedict Cumberbatch reflected on a moment where he wore the Iron Man suit in Avengers: Infinity War.
Watch: New Footage of Chris Pratt In Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney shared brand new footage from the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at EPCOT.
Why Elizabeth Olsen Thought Avengers: Endgame Would Flop
Elizabeth Olsen explained why she thought Avengers: Endgame would be a massive flop.
Doctor Strange Makes Fun of Hawkeye & Ant-Man in New Multiverse of Madness Clip
Marvel released a new clip from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Watch: Final Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Features Shots of Iron Man, Vision & More
Marvel released the final trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
HBO Max's Green Lantern Receives Promising Filming Update
The Green Lantern Corps was reported to begin production later this year.
Ethan Hawke Reveals How Netflix's Daredevil Influenced His Moon Knight Role
Ethan Hawke named his favorite Marvel characters after his performance in Moon Knight.
Thor 4 Director Hypes Up Christian Bale as Marvel’s Best Villain
Taika Waititi hyped up Chrisitan Bale's Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Moon Knight Producers Explain Those Post-Credits Scene Surprises
Moon Knight's cast and crew discussed the big reveal's in the post-credits scene from Episode 6.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Really Wishes Quicksilver Fan Theory Came True
Elizabeth Olsen shared which fan theories she wanted to come into the story in WandaVision.
Fantastic Four’s Miles Teller Reveals Why He’s Open to a Superhero Return
Miles Teller explained why he would be open to taking another superhero movie role.
Doctor Strange 2 Star Teases Mordo's 'Leader' Role In the Sequel
Chiwetel Ejiofor shared how Sam Raimi made him a leader on Doctor Strange 2.
Rachel McAdams Reacts to Getting Removed From Doctor Strange 2 Trailer
Rachel McAdams addressed her character being removed from a still image ahead of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' release.
New Spider-Man Trailer Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary of Tobey Maguire Movie
Sony released a trailer celebrating the 20th anniversary of Spider-Man's release in theaters.
Kevin Feige Takes Issue With Doctor Strange 2's Spoilery Trailers
Kevin Feige commented on the spoilers that have released ahead of Doctor Strange 2.
Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show Casts Kamala Khan Classmate With Laurel Marsden
Marvel Studios has cast Laurel Marsden as Zoe Zimmer in Ms. Marvel on Disney+.
Doctor Strange 2 Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?
The first critic reactions arrived for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
New Guardians of the Galaxy Set Photos Reveal Eternals Reference
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special included a nod to an Eternals character.
Black Panther 2 Is 'All About' Chadwick Boseman, Says Marvel Actress
Danai Gurira shared how Black Panther 2 honors the late Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther.
Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man Receives New Hall of Armor LEGO Set (Photos)
LEGO shared plans for a new set centered on Iron Man's hall of armor.
Marvel Makes Historic Move to Prevent Doctor Strange 2 Spoilers
Marvel shared a historic Twitter update ahead of Doctor Strange 2's release in theaters.
6 Marvel Movies Fans Should Watch Before Doctor Strange 2
The Direct looks back at 27 projects to watch before Doctor Strange 2.
China Wanted to Censor Spider-Man: No Way Home's Best Scenes
Sony and Marvel denied China's request to drastically change the final battle in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Wonder Woman Spotted In New Shazam 2 Footage - But Not Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman appeared in new footage from Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
Did Marvel Just Include a Star Wars Planet In New Doctor Strange 2 Footage?
A new clip from Doctor Strange 2 may have included a world from Star Wars.
Warner Bros. Reportedly Considered Drake to Play DC's Cyborg (Photo)
Concept art showed Drake as Cyborg for an undeveloped DC series.
New Ms. Marvel Disney+ Art References Captain America’s Musical
Ms. Marvel merchandise included a nod to the Captain America musical from Hawkeye.
Doctor Strange 2 Soundtrack Features Spoilery Song Titles
The titles were revealed on the soundtrack for Doctor Strange 2's musical score.
New MCU Merch Promotes Wakanda as a Tourist Spot (Photo)
Ms. Marvel merchandise teased tours to Wakanda from AvengerCon.
Ms. Marvel: Best Look Yet at MCU's Red Dagger Revealed (Photo)
Promotional material showed Aramis Knight's Red Dagger from Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel.
Watch: Moon Knight Finale Trailer Released By Disney+
Marvel Studios released a 30-second teaser for the final episode of Moon Knight on Disney+.
New Guardians of the Galaxy Set Photos Show Dave Bautista's Drax in Hollywood
Set photos showed Drax wearing a shirt in The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special.
Disney+ Reveals Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Rating and It’s Lower Than Expected
Obi-Wan Kenobi received the lowest viewer rating of any live-action Star Wars Disney+ show to date.
Marvel Confirms In-Universe Nicknames for MCU Captain Marvel & More Heroes
Ms. Marvel merchandise included new nicknames for Marvel Studios' Avengers.
New Doctor Strange 2 Footage Debunks Iron Man Theory
A TV spot for Doctor Strange 2 confirmed the inclusion of a Captain Marvel Variant.
Doctor Strange 2 Reveals First Look at Patrick Stewart's X-Men Hoverchair
A TV spot for Doctor Strange 2 provided a new tease for Professor X's inclusion in the film.
Will Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 4 Happen? New Comments Improve the Chances
Sam Raimi addressed the possibility of making Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire.
Tom Hiddleston Teases 'Chaotic' Loki In Season 2
Tom Hiddleston shared his thoughts on how chaotic Season 2 of Loki will be.