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
Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Wants to Avoid Typecasting With Marvel Hero
Simu Liu shared that he wants to be known as more than just the MCU's Shang-Chi.
James Gunn Debunks 'Bulls--t' Rumor About DCEU's Bane
James Gunn shot down a rumor saying that Bane will be in Season 2 of Peacemaker.
Star Wars Confirms Impressive Upgrade to The Mandalorian's New Ship
The Mandalorian's new starfighter was confirmed to be faster than the original model seen in Episidoe I.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Jon Watts Reportedly Directing Star Wars
Jon Watts was teased to be directing an episode of the upcoming Stranger Things-inspired show from Star Wars.
X-Men's Patrick Stewart Breaks Silence on Doctor Strange 2 Role
Patrick Stewart addressed the rumors that he'd be playing Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Justice League's Ray Fisher Calls Warner Bros. Racist After Black Superhero Post
Ray Fisher called out Warner Bros. for their discriminatory acts after the company celebrated Black History Month.
Star Wars Reveals Different Version of Carrie Fisher's Leia Death
New concept art revealed an alternate version of Leia's death scene from Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Wars Just Debunked Luke Skywalker's Jedi Temple Theory
Luke's temple from Chapter 6 of The Book of Boba Fett was confirmed to be the same one from Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Online Release Date Just Got Delayed
Spider-Man: No Way Home's home release date was delayed to March 22, 2022.
Loki Season 2 Gains Familiar Marvel Directors
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead signed on as the directors of Loki Season 2.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Leak Reveals Princess Leia's Role In the Disney+ Show
Princess Leia was rumored to play a key role in the plot of Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Venom Director Defends Movie Against Negative Criticism
Venom director Ruben Fleischer discussed the negative reviews that his movie earned.
Ryan Reynolds Reacts to Doctor Strange 2's Deadpool Rumors
Ryan Reynolds revealed that he's not playing Deadpool in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Disney+ Updates Moon Knight Page With New Teaser Photo
Disney+ updated the show page for Marvel Studios' Moon Knight.
Ben Affleck’s Batman Movie Included More Justice League Universe Heroes
Matt Reeves teased how Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie would have included other Justice League heroes.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Receives New Digital Release Date
Spider-Man: No Way Home was confirmed to release digitally on March 1, 2022.
The Batman: Robert Pattinson Wants Robin In the Sequel on One Condition
The Batman's Robert Pattinson teased how Robin could come into play for future movies.
Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Debunks Major Loki Theory
The second trailer for Doctor Strange 2 debunked a theory about the TVA appearing in one scene from the movie.
Iron Man Writer Reacts to Alleged Doctor Strange 2 Appearance
Marvel writer Tom Taylor responded to theories about Superior Iron Man appearing in the second trailer for Doctor Strange 2.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Gets Second Chance at Oscars Recognition
Spider-Man: No Way Home got the opportunity to win fan-voted awards at the Oscar awards show.
Benedict Cumberbatch Admits He Doubted Spider-Man: No Way Home
Benedict Cumberbatch shared his doubts about the potential success of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Watch: New Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Delivers the Crazy
Marvel Studios brought a new spot for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to Super Bowl LVI.
WandaVision's Westview Location Spotted In Doctor Strange 2 (Photos)
The second trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness showed Wanda Maximoff's home in Westview from WandaVision.
X-Men's Magneto Location Spotted In Doctor Strange 2 Trailer
The second trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness revealed a location with ties to Magneto.
Book of Boba Fett Reveals 7 New Posters Featuring Grogu, Cad Bane & More
Seven new posters showed characters like Grogu and Cad Bane from The Book of Boba Fett.
5 DC Characters Rumored for CW's Batman Spin-off, Gotham Knights
New character descriptions for Warner Bros' Gotham Knights series were released online.
Hawkeye Deleted Scene Shows More of Avengers Tower & Kate's Dad
A deleted scene from Hawkeye showed young Kate Bishop interacting with her father.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writer Reveals Which Fight Scene Was Almost Completely Different
Spider-Man: No Way Home's screenwriters explained how the fight at Happy's condo was almost different.
Dwayne Johnson Reveals Historic Trailer for Multiple DC Movies Coming Soon
Dwayne Johnson responded to Warner Bros' tease for its DCEU Super Bowl trailer.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Movie Casts James Bond Star Pierce Brosnan
Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has been cast as Dr. Fate in Black Adam.
Brie Larson Reveals Her New Captain Marvel Fitness Goals for the Sequel
The Marvels star Brie Larson detailed her workout strategy for her second MCU solo movie.
Walking Dead Star Norman Reedus Reacts to Latest MCU Ghost Rider Leaks
Norman Reedus discussed the potential of his casting as the MCU's Ghost Rider.
Russell Crowe Takes Double-Dip Into Marvel, Joins Spider-Man's Kraven Movie
Russell Crowe has joined Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Kraven the Hunter solo movie in an undisclosed role.
New Spider-Man Concept Art Shows Tobey, Andrew & Tom's Heroes Swinging Together
Concept art showed imagery of all three Spider-Men swinging together in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
5 New Book of Boba Fett Promo Images Show Off Luke, R2-D2, Ahsoka & More
New merchandise featured nearly a dozen characters from The Book of Boba Fett.
Star Wars: Rian Johnson Reveals New Images of Carrie Fisher, Yoda & More on The Last Jedi Set
Rian Johnson takes to Twitter to release five new behind the scenes photos from Episdoe VIII: The Last Jedi, which released three years ago.
The Batman Reveals Tragic Backstory of Paul Dano's Riddler
A tie-in book for The Batman revealed the Riddler's creepy origin story.
Marvel Studios' X-Men 97 Reveals Episode Count & Release Date Window
Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 was revealed to be premiering on Disney+ in mid-2023.
Superman Location Confirmed to Exist In The Batman Movie Universe
A tie-in book for The Batman teased the existence of Metropolis and Lex Luthor from Superman's story.
Watch: Vin Diesel Teases His Groot Return In Upcoming Marvel Project
Vin Diesel shared a video teasing his return as Groot in future Marvel Studios projects.