Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer

Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer. 

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

Disney+ Adds Special New Collection for Chris Hemsworth's Thor

Disney+ added a new collection of movies centered on Chris Hemsworth's Thor.

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Disney+ Reveals Official New Posters for 6 Marvel Netflix Shows

Disney+ released new posters for the six shows that make up the Defenders Saga.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Role Leads to Lawsuit for Game of Thrones Actress

Lena Headey was sued for unpaid commission fees from her cut role in Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Ms. Marvel Just Made Disney+ History on Rotten Tomatoes

Ms. Marvel has just broken a very impressive Disney+ record that was previously held by Marvel's What If!

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Justice League's Ray Fisher Throws Shade at DC Films Boss With Savage The Boys Reference

Ray Fisher used a social media post from The Boys in his public battle against Warner Bros.

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Doctor Strange 2 Writer Reveals How Steve Rogers Impacts Wanda During Illuminati Massacre

The audio commentary for Doctor Strange 2 explained Wanda's ties back to Steve Rogers.

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How Thor 4 Producers Collaborated With Moon Knight Disney+ Writers

Moon Knight head writer Jeremy Slater explained how he spoke with Thor: Love and Thunder's producers about the movie's use of gods.

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Chris Evans Reveals Why Captain America Return Could Be ‘Upsetting’

Chris Evans shared why he doesn't envision himself returning to his role as Captain America.

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Chris Pratt Denies Religious Rumors That Nearly Got Him Cancelled

Chris Pratt addressed the controversy surrounding his religious beliefs, which almost got him canceled.

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WandaVision's Billy Actor on Agatha Spin-off, Wiccan Future & More (Exclusive)

WandaVision's Julian Hilliard shared his thoughts on Wiccan's future within the MCU.

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Disney CEO Receives Multi-Year Extension Amid Turmoil

Disney extended CEO Bob Chapek's contract as the company's CEO for the foreseeable future.

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Announces Surprising Digital Release

Zack Snyder shared that the Snyder Cut will be available for purchase via digital platforms.

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Taika Waititi Shares Disappointing Update on His Star Wars Movie

Taika Waititi shared an update on when his Star Wars movie will begin work.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Villain's 'Explosive' Performance Teased by Director

James Gunn teased Chukwudi Iwuji's "explosive" role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Loki's 3 Best Episodes Submitted for Emmys Consideration

Marvel Studios submitted names in 26 categories for Loki at the 2022 Emmy Awards.

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MCU Fans Worried About John Krasinski's Future After Director's Comment

Sam Raimi hinted that John Krasinski may not be the MCU's core Reed Richards in Fantastic Four.

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Doctor Strange 2 Third Eye Post Credit Explained By Marvel Writer

Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron explains Strange's new Third Eye cliffhanger at the end of Multiverse of Madness.

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MCU: 10 Upcoming Movies & Disney+ Shows Teased By Doctor Strange 2

Doctor Strange 2 set up plot details and teases for 10 new MCU projects coming in Phase 4 and beyond.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Director Responds to Multiverse Theories

Director Taika Waititi confirmed that Thor: Love and Thunder does not use the Multiverse.

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Doctor Strange 2 Reveals Official Names of 14 Universes That Got Visited

Doctor Strange 2's VFX supervisor shared new details on more than a dozen worlds explored in the Marvel sequel.

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How Doctor Strange 2 Explains WandaVision’s Confusing Commercial

A new theory explains Wanda Maximoff's knowledge of America Chavez ahead of Doctor Strange 2.

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Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn Return Teased By DC Director

James Gunn teased that Margot Robbie may return as Harley Quinn soon within the DCEU.

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Scarlet Witch Decapitates Mordo In Doctor Strange 2 Deleted Scene

Director Sam Raimi and writer Michael Waldron shared details about a deleted scene from Doctor Strange 2 featuring Mordo and the Scarlet Witch.

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DCEU Actor Supports Joss Whedon Amid Justice League Abuse Allegations

The Suicide Squad's Nathan Fillion shared his support for former Justice League director Joss Whedon.

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New Thor: Love and Thunder Clip Teases Dangers of Christian Bale's Gorr

Tessa Thompson shared the first full clips from Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Thor Director Says Christian Bale's Gorr Is a 'Step Up' From Hela

Taika Waititi shared new details about Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Deadpool 3 Writer Reveals First Plot Details for MCU Sequel

Deadpool 3 writer Rhett Reese teased the first plot details from Ryan Reynolds' first MCU movie.

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Marvel 'Excited' About Chris Hemsworth's Future After Thor: Love and Thunder

Chris Hemsworth and Kevin Feige discussed Hemsworth's future as Thor after Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Ms. Marvel Episode 3 Features Surprising Shang-Chi Movie Connection

Episode 3 of Ms. Marvel included a reference to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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How Kevin Feige Prevents MCU Spoilers From Spreading Among Marvel Directors

Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Billal Fallah shared how Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige keeps the MCU's secrets.

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John Krasinski's Doctor Strange 2 Hero Looks Fantastic In HD Photos

HD photos provided the best look at John Krasinski's Reed Richards from Doctor Strange 2.

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Will Wesley Snipes Return In MCU Blade Movie? Actor Responds

Wesley Snipes addressed the idea of appearing in Marvel Studios' Blade.

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Deadpool 3: Chris Hemsworth Wants to Appear In Sequel for a Hilarious Reason

Chris Hemsworth gave a funny reason for wanting to be in Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3.

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Spider-Man: Lotus Fan Film Engulfed In Controversy Amid Racist Accusations

Fans responded to the controversy surrounding the fan-made Spider-Man: Lotus.

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Why Chris Pratt’s Mario Won’t Offend Italians, According to Producer

Mario producer Chris Meledandri addressed the controversy surrounding Chris Pratt being cast as Mario.

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Marvel Celebrates 10 MCU Dads on Father's Day, Including Thanos

Marvel celebrated 10 different dads from the MCU in honor of Father's Day.

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Oscar Isaac Regretful Over Moon Knight Deleted Scene

Oscar Isaac shared details about a deleted scene he wanted to keep in Moon Knight.

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Disney+ Adds Tobey & Andrew Spider-Man Movies Into Special Category

Disney+ added five new Spider-Man movies into the same category on the streaming service.

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Marvel Reveals Gigantic New MCU LEGO Set for Doctor Strange 2's Sanctum

LEGO released plans for a set based off the Sanctum Sanctorum from Doctor Strange 2.

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Warner Bros. Calls It Quits With Ezra Miller's The Flash

Reports indicated that Ezra Miller's time as The Flash may be nearing an end in the DCEU.

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