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
Marvel Studios' Captain America 4 Movie In Development
Malcolm Spellman is developing a fourth Captain America movie within the MCU after his success on The Falcon on the Winter Soldier.
MCU Producer Explains That Confusing Thor Easter Egg In Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel's head writer explained a confusing Thor nod from Episode 4.
Marvel's Agatha Disney+ Spin-off Receives Disappointing Filming Update
Filming for Agatha: House of Harkness is now being said to start filming in 2023, according to an industry insider.
She-Hulk Reveals Best Look at Lead Actress In CGI Mo-Cap Suit (Photo)
New images showed Tatiana Maslany in her mo-cap suit for She-Hulk.
Marvel Fan Complaints Force Disney+ to Change X-Men Episode Order
Disney+ corrected the order of the X-Men: The Animated Series episodes.
Loki Season 2 Actor Teases Plot: 'No Time Has Passed'
Loki star Gugu Mbatha-Raw teased what fans should expect to see in Season 2.
Disney+ Teases Marvel 'Surprises' at Comic-Con 2022
Disney+ shared a message on Twitter ahead of Marvel Studios' panels at San Diego Comic-Con.
Christian Bale's Gorr Looks Even Scarier In Unused Official Art (Photos)
Concept art teased an even scarier version of Christian Bale's Gorr from Thor: Love and Thunder.
First Look at Dakota Johnson In Spider-Man's Madame Web Movie (Video)
Set video shared the first look at Dakota Johnson in action as Madame Web.
John Krasinski’s Fantastic Four Suit Was Created In a Surprising Way
John Krasinski's Mr. Fantastic suti was created completely through CGI for Doctor Strange 2.
Bradley Cooper Returning as Rocket Raccoon In Upcoming Disney+ Project
Bradley Cooper was confirmed to return in an upcoming Disney+ show as Rocket Raccoon.
DC's Highest-Paid Superhero Actors In Upcoming Movies Revealed
Dwayne Johnson, Joaquin Phoenix, and Jason Momoa were revealed to be the three highest-paid actors in the DC universe.
Marvel Studios’ 2022 Comic-Con Event Receives Disappointing Update
Marvel Studios might not be making as big of a splash at this year's Comic-Con than fans may be expecting.
Ewan McGregor Reacts to 'Homoerotic' Obi-Wan Kenobi & Anakin Fan Art
Ewan McGregor shared his thoughts on certain pieces of fan art from Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Ms. Marvel Director Urges Studio to Release Deleted Scene (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah teased the show's deleted scenes that they want to come online.
The Boys' Antony Starr Reacts to MCU Wolverine Fan Casting
Anthony Starr addressed a photo fan-casting him as the MCU's Wolverine.
Ms. Marvel’s MCU Superpowers Almost Looked Very Different (Photo)
Ms. Marvel concept art showed Kamala Khan's powers looking much different than the final cut.
Is Marvel's Phase 4 Overrated? Avengers: Endgame Directors Respond to Criticism
Joe and Anthony Russo addressed the criticism surrounding Phase 4 of the MCU.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Extended Cut Reveals 9 Different Release Dates Worldwide
Sony announced the official worldwide release dates for the extended cut of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man’s Jacob Batalon Stars as a Vampire In New TV Show (Photos)
Jacob Batalon discussed his upcoming work on Syfy's Reginald the Vampire.
Brie Larson & Vin Diesel Share a Laugh on Fast & Furious 10 Set (Photo)
Brie Larson shared a picture of herself with Vin Diesel to celebrate the Fast & Furious actor's birthday.
Ms. Marvel Director Teases Future Upgrades to Kamala's MCU Powers (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah teased how Kamala Khan's powers will evolve in future MCU projects.
Loki Season 2: Tom Hiddleston Sits at McDonald's In New Set Photos
Set photos from Season 2 of Loki showed Tom Hiddleston investigating a 1970s McDonald's.
Batgirl Director Teases DC Multiverse Connections (Exclusive)
Batgirl directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah teased Batgirl's connections to DC's Multiverse.
Marvel Studios Starts Filming Werewolf By Night
Marvel began filming its upcoming Halloween special coming to Disney+.
Did Ms. Marvel Survive Thanos' Snap? MCU Directors Respond (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi shared Kamala Khan's fate during Thanos' Snap.
Ms. Marvel Director Responds to Inhumans Disappointment (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah addressed the complaints behind the change in Kamala Khan's origin story.
Adam Scott Cast in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe
Sony Pictures brought on Adam Scott for an undisclosed role in an upcoming Spider-Man spin-off.
New Madame Web Set Photos Reveal Surprising Setting for Spider-Man Spin-off Movie
Set photos from Madame Web revealed a time period set in the early 2000s.
Brie Larson Just Revealed Her Stunning New Captain Marvel Costume (Photos)
Brie Larson's Carol Danvers got her second new costume in Phase 4 of the MCU.
Marvel Producer Responds to ‘Woke’ Criticism
Ms. Marvel creator Sana Amanat discussed the criticism behind Ms. Marvel's release.
Batgirl Movie Release Date Officially Delayed
Warner Bros. reportedly changed the release strategy for Leslie Grace's Batgirl.
Elizabeth Olsen Finally Watches Doctor Strange 2 After Previously Refusing
Elizabeth Olsen watched her work in Doctor Strange 2 on Disney+ for the first time.
Marvel Producer Explains the Problem With MCU Fan-Castings
Marvel producer Sarah Finn discussed the pressures of fan-casting surrounding the MCU.
Watch: Ms. Marvel Finale Trailer Released by Disney+
Marvel released new promotional footage for Episode 6 of Ms. Marvel.
Doctor Strange 2: Deleted Wanda Opening Scene Revealed In New Photos
New concept art showed Wanda Maximoff facing off against Baron Mordo in Doctor Strange 2.
New Data Reveals Marvel & DC's Top 6 Most Popular Movies In Pandemic Era, Ranked
Marvel and DC movies remained amongst the most popular movies of the last year.
Marvel Producer Explains Inconsistency of MCU Multiverse Actors
Doctor Strange 2 producer Richie Palmer explained why some MCU variants look the same and why others look different in the Multiverse.
Doctor Strange 2 Producer Reveals Why Magneto Didn't Show Up
Marvel Studios considered using Magneto in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Amber Heard Requests New Trial Ahead of Aquaman 2
Reports revealed that Amber Heard and her legal team plan to request a new trial against Johnny Depp.