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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
CW's Batman Spin-off, Gotham Knights, Receives Promising Update
Gotham Knights was ordered to a full series at The CW ahead of its debut.
Venom 3 Receives Hopeful Update From Marvel Actor
Michelle Williams expressed her hope to reprise her role as Annie in Venom 3.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Confirms Talks of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Appearance
Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron revealed that Deadpool was considered to make his MCU debut in the film.
Fantastic Four Reboot Gains Familiar MCU Producers
Jeremy Slater revealed that Curtis Crant and Nick Pepin will be executive producers on Fantastic Four.
Marvel’s OG Fantastic Four Actor Reacts to John Krasinski Casting
Fantastic Four actor Alex Hyde discussed John Krasinski's casting as Reed Richards.
Kit Harington Almost Appeared In Moon Knight's Disney+ Show
Moon Knight head writer Jeremy Slater explained how Kit Harington almost came into the show.
MCU Writer Confirms the Next Big Threat After Thanos
Michael Waldron shared his thoughts on the next big threat for the Avengers after Thanos.
Marvel's Benedict Wong Reveals His Avengers: Endgame Prequel Hopes
Benedict Wong shared his hope for a Wong spin-off after Doctor Strange 2.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Theory Connects Doctor Doom's Latveria To Latest Episode
A line of dialogue from Helmut Zemo in "Episode 3" of The Falcon and the Winter Solider could potentially tease the debut of Latveria in the MCU.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus New Set Video From Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Julia Louis-Dryfus took to Twitter to share a video of her wearing a cloak to hide her appearance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Why Loki's Director Didn't Interact With Spider-Man 3 & Doctor Strange 2 Filmmakers
Loki Season 1 director Kate Herron revealed that she didn't interact with the directors for Spider-Man 3 or Doctor Strange 2.
Marvel Fan Campaign for Andrew Garfield's Amazing Spider-Man 3 Goes Viral
A hashtag for The Amazing Spider-Man 3 went viral on Twitter after Spider-Man: No Way Home's debut.
Marvel Studios Releases Chadwick Boseman Tribute Art for Black Panther Star
Marvel Studios' Ryan Meinerding has released an official tribute piece to the late Chadwick Boseman.
Moon Knight: Disney Reveals 10 Spoilery Images From New Episode
Marvel Studios released 10 new photos from Episode 4 of Moon Knight.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Concept Art Reveals Unused Tobey & Andrew Scene
Spider-Man: No Way Home concept art shared a look at the final battle scene with all three Spider-Men.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Admit 'A Lot' of Beloved Moments Got Cut
Spider-Man: No Way Home screenwriter Erik Sommers explained how the film had to cut key moments to keep the story coherent.
Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Uses Chaos Magic on New Official WandaVision Poster
Disneyland added posters with Scarlet Witch from WandaVision and the cast from Hawkeye.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan Says Bucky Is Kind of a Mess In Marvel Series
Sebastian Stan explores his next evolution as Bucky Barnes in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+.
Marvel's Inhumans Actor Reacts to MCU Return Prospects
Iwan Rheon expressed a desire to reprise his role as Maximus from Marvel's Inhumans.
Marvel Releases Harry Styles' Eternals Character Poster
Marvel Studios released an official poster featuring Harry Styles' Eros from Eternals.
Disney+ Announces Avengers & Peggy Carter Episodes of Marvel Studios Legends
A rumor revealed three new episodes of Marvel Studios Legends ahead of Marvel's What If...?.
Loki Director Reveals Guardians of the Galaxy Inspirations For Disney+ Show
Kate Herron revealed that Guardians of the Galaxy was one of her inspirations behind developing Loki.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Announces New Release Schedule For Disney+ Series
Disney+ announced that Marvel Studios' Loki will premiere on Wednesdays instead of Fridays.
Watch: 6 Marvel Netflix Actors Celebrate Disney+ Releases
Six Marvel Netflix actors celebrated their shows' arrival on Disney+.
The Batman Video Reveals New Looks at Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright & More
Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson were featured in behind-the-scenes footage for The Batman as Batman and Commissioner Gordon.
She-Hulk Director Joins Disney+ Spiderwick Chronicles Reboot
Disney hired Kat Coiro to direct the first two episodes of The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Black Panther 2 Reportedly Restricted the MCU's Illuminati Roster
Michael Waldron explained why Namor was left out of Marvel's Illuminati in Doctor Strange 2.
MCU Writer Reacts to Fan Backlash Over Scarlet Witch's Villain Turn
Writer Michael Waldron explained Wanda Maximoff's villainous turn in Doctor Strange 2.
Michelle Williams Explains How Marvel's Venom Helped Her Grow
Michelle Williams shared how she's grown as an actress in the Venom movies.
Elizabeth Olsen Has a Fun Idea for Wanda's Future X-Men Crossover
Elizabeth Olsen spoke about a potential crossover for the X-Men within the MCU.
James Gunn Clarifies Reports About Jennifer Holland Joining the MCU
James Gunn shared the truth on a report regarding Jennifer Holland joining the MCU.
Ezra Miller's Flash Replacement Rumor Gets Debunked
A rumor regarding Ezra Miller being replaced in The Flash was debunked.
Dave Bautista Teases the End of Drax In Guardians of the Galaxy 3
Dave Bautista hinted once again that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be his last time playing Drax.
Disney Boss Compares Self to Marvel’s Iron Man During Heartfelt Speech
Bob Chapek referenced Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man in a speech at Indiana University.
Elizabeth Olsen Comments on Potential Role In Disney+'s Agatha Spin-off
Elizabeth Olsen shared what she knows about the upcoming Agatha Harkness solo series.
Doctor Strange 2 Clarifies Spider-Man’s Confusing Memory Spell
Doctor Strange 2 confirmed the effects of Doctor Strange's spell from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Celebrates Filming With New Set Photo
Star Wars revealed that production is now underway for the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+.
Marvel Report Confirms Ticket Upcharge Rate for Doctor Strange 2
Reports confirmed that ticket surges are in place for Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange 2.
Marvel Was Reportedly Uncertain About Doctor Strange 2 Ending While Filming
Benedict Cumberbatch explained how the ending of Doctor Stange 2 changed over time.
Moon Knight Deleted a Tragic Scene From Its Finale
Director Mohamed Diab shared a moment that he wanted in Episode 6 of Moon Knight.