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
Doctor Strange 2 Update Promises Spider-Man & Loki-Inspired Cameos
Marvel was inspired to include more cameos in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness after seeing the response to Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Loki Actress Addresses Potential Return In Marvel Movie
Gugu Mbatha-Raw teased a potential return for Judge Renslayer after Season 1 of Loki.
Tom Holland Questions His Spider-Man Future After No Way Home
Tom Holland hinted that he may be ready to move on from the role of Spider-Man after No Way Home.
Is Iron Man 3 a Christmas Movie? Disney+ Gives Surprising Answer
Disney+'s UK "Merry Christmas" collection didn't include Marvel Studios' Iron Man 3.
Disney+ Announces Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Spin-off for 2022 Release
Disney+ confirmed Marvel Studios' animated series I Am Groot will release in 2022.
Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man Movies Skyrocket on Top Sellers List
Ten Spider-Man movies appeared in Google and YouTube's most-watched list prior to the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: Sony Reacts to Spoilery Video Leaks
Sony blocked numerous leaks of footage from Spider-Man: No Way Home following its world premiere.
Watch: Tom Holland Erupts Into Tears at Spider-Man: No Way Home Premiere
Tom Holland shared his emotions after the world premiere event for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Tom Hiddleston Gets Candid About Loki's 'Hero' Twist
Loki star Tom Hiddleston shared his experience with his MCU character starting to become a hero.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Character Posters Spotted In Theaters
An Asian theater chain put up character posters ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home's debut.
She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Responds to NSFW Questions About Her Marvel Hero
She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany explored an NSFW talking point about Jennifer Walters in her Disney+ show.
Guardians of the Galaxy Director Debunks Fantastic Four's Galactus Fan Theory
James Gunn debunked a fan theory pointing to a Galactus Easter egg appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy.
Doctor Strange 2 Update Reveals Cumberbatch's Pay Bump
Benedict Cumberbatch received a pay raise for his role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Video Offers Update on Ned & Betty's Relationship
Sony and Marvel made a Tik Tok video featuring Ned and Betty from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Actors React to Emma Stone's Gwen Connection
The stars of Spider-Man: No Way Home reacted to the comparisons between MJ's fall in the second trailer and Gwen Stacy's in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Shang-Chi Director Reveals Why He Won't Be Making Avengers 5
Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton revealed he has no plans to take on an Avengers-level movie.
Green Goblin's Mask Is Destroyed In New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage
A new promo for Spider-Man: No Way Home showed Green Goblin's mask broken into pieces.
Tobey Maguire's Goblin Vows to 'Conquer' the MCU In New Spider-Man: No Way Home Video
A new TV spot for Spider-Man: No Way Home teased new dialogue for Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin.
Marvel Boss Shares Hilarious Blunt Reaction to Jamie Foxx's Spoilery Spider-Man Post
Marvel Studios CCO Kevin Feige expressed a feeling of numbness to MCU spoilers.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Composer Announces Exciting Thor 4 Update
Michael Giacchino hinted that he will compose the score for 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder.
Hawkeye Director Clarifies Reference to Black Widow's Avengers: Endgame Death
Hawkeye directors Bert & Bertie explained the Black Widow reference in Episode 4.
Ant-Man Actor Rumored to Return as Surprising New MCU Villain
A familiar Ant-Man is rumored to play the role of MODOK in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Will Bring Back 'Raimi Cam' From Tobey Maguire Movies
Tom Holland described how Spider-Man: No Way Home used Sam Raimi's shooting techniques
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Zendaya Reacts to Andrew Garfield Rescue Theory
Zendaya and her Spider-Man: No Way Home castmates responded to fan theories about MJ in the new movie.
Tom Holland Reveals His Favorite Spider-Man Moments from Garfield & Maguire Movies
Tom Holland picked his favorite moments from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man movies.
Marvel Studios Is Making an MCU Comedy Show for Disney+
Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton's first Disney+ project was reported to be a comedy.
Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Reportedly Has Funny Role In Disney+'s She-Hulk
Kevin Feige was confirmed for some sort of cameo in Marvel Studios' She-Hulk on Disney+.
Marvel Reveals Shang-Chi Sequel & Disney+ Spin-off In the Works
Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton signed a multi-year deal with Disney for a new movie and Disney+ show.
Marvel Studios Signs Disney+ Deal With WandaVision Head Writer Jac Schaeffer
WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer and Marvel agreed to a three-year contract to produce content for Marvel Studios and 20th Television.
Watch: Spider-Man: No Way Home Suits Featured In New Miles Morales PS5 Game Trailer
PlayStation added the black-and-gold suit and the Integrated suit from Spider-Man: No Way Home into Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition.
Marvel's Eternals Photo Reveals Deleted Scene Featuring Kit Harington
Lia McHugh shared multiple behind-the-scenes images from Eternals of Kit Harington, Kumail Nanjiani, and more.
Jamie Foxx Reacts to Electro's New & Improved Spider-Man Look
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Jamie Foxx shared his excitement to return to the role of Electro.
Watch: Jared Leto Transforms Into a Vampire in Scary Morbius Clip
Sony revealed a new clip of Jared Leto's Dr. Michael Morbius from the 2022 movie Morbius.
MCU Leak Reveals Clever Iron Man & Thor Trend Will Continue In Ant-Man 3
Fans noticed a trend of broken MCU gear in the latest promo image from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Marvel Driver Insulted Tom Holland's Appearance Before Spider-Man Audition
Tom Holland shared a funny story from his audition process for Spider-Man in 2016's Captain America: Civil War.
Popular MCU Villain Rumored for Marvel Return With a Twist
Rumors pointed to Marvel looking to bring back a popular MCU villain to mentor a younger hero in a future project.
PlayStation to Announce Xbox Game Pass Competitor
PlayStation will reportedly announce plans for a monthly subscription service to compete with the Xbox Game Pass.
Marvel's Blade Actor Couldn't Sleep Thanks to Surprise MCU Cameo
Mahershala Ali revealed that he couldn't sleep over his first time playing Blade in Eternals.
New Batgirl Movie Set Photo Teases Ezra Miller's Flash Connection
Set photos from Batgirl indicated the movie using the same GCPD logo from Warner Bros.' The Flash.
Hawkeye's New Episode References Netflix's Daredevil Prisoner
An Easter Egg from Episode 3 of Daredevil teased another connection to the Daredevil universe.