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
Jessica Jones & Agents of SHIELD Stars React to Disney+ Releases
Stars from Agents of SHIELD and Jessica Jones celebrated the shows' move to Disney+.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Fan Discovers Hidden Iron Man Easter Egg
Spider-Man: No Way Home held an Easter egg tying back to 2008's Iron Man.
Sydney Sweeney Cast In Sony's Spider-Man Universe
Sony Pictures added Sydney Sweeney to the cast of Dakota Johnson's Madame Web.
Benedict Cumberbatch Debunks Avengers Status of MCU's Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch debunked the idea of Stephen Strange being simply an Avenger.
Nicolas Cage Casts Doubt on Ghost Rider Return In the MCU
Nic Cage addressed the possibility of returning to play Ghost Rider within the MCU.
MCU Fans Angry Over Ms. Marvel’s Big Change In New Trailer
Fans expressed their anger over the change in Kamala Khan's powers in Ms. Marvel.
Ben Affleck’s Batman: Official Art Shows Deathstroke In Cancelled Movie (Photo)
New concept art shared a look at Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke from Ben Affleck's cancelled Batman movie.
Watch: Sony Reveals Spider-Man: No Way Home Villain We All Missed
A behind-the-scenes look at Spider-Man: No Way Home teased an Easter egg for Six-Armed Spider-Man.
HBO Max Announces Harley Quinn Spin-off Featuring Lex Luthor & Bane
Warner Bros. announced a Harley Quinn spin-off series centered around Kite Man.
New Moon Knight Trailer Features Falcon and Winter Soldier Easter Egg
New footage from Moon Knight included an Easter egg from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel Lost Two Potential Loki Directors to Another Multiverse Project
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert revealed that they almost directed Season 1 of Loki.
James Gunn Comments on Thanos' Rumored MCU Prequel
James Gunn debunked a rumor about Disney+ developing a Thanos-centered family series.
Marvel Actor William Hurt Dies
General Ross actor William Hurt passed away at the age of 71 from natural causes.
Moon Knight Filmed at Iconic Star Wars Episode 9 Location
Moon Knight used a shooting location seen in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
The Batman: Joker's Deleted Scene Dialogue Revealed
Matt Reeves teased deleted dialogue from Barry Keoghan's Joker in The Batman.
Thor 4: Movie Theater Uses Fake Poster to Promote Chris Hemsworth Sequel
Movie theaters used fan-made posters for Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder.
Why The Batman's Trailer Frustrated Robert Pattinson's Stylist
The Batman's hair stylist shared a look at test footage of Robert Pattinson that was used in the movie's first trailer.
The Batman 2: Joker & Riddler’s Sequel Return Teased By New Marketing
New images on the website from The Batman's post-credits scene teased the Riddler and the Joker's roles in a sequel.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Lizard Originally Looked Very Different (Photos)
Concept art showed an early design for the Lizard in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2: Producer Teases Future Possibilities
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and director Deborah Chow explored the prospects of Obi-Wan Kenobi getting a second season.
Marvel Reveals Best Look at Disney+'s She-Hulk (Photos)
A leaked image teased Tatiana Maslany's full She-Hulk form from her upcoming Disney+ show.
Charlie Cox Admits Ben Affleck's Daredevil Costume 'Sucks'
Charlie Cox expressed his disdain for Ben Affleck's costume in 2003's Daredevil.
Disney+'s Moon Knight Rumored to Feature Major Avengers Hero
Rumors teased that Mark Ruffalo will appear as Bruce Banner in Marvel Studios' Moon Knight.
Watch: Ant-Man 3 Set Video Teases Musical Montage
Set video showed Paul Rudd filming a musical montage for Ant-Man 3.
Watch: Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals First Trailer With Tobey & Andrew
TV spots for Spider-Man: No Way Home showed Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals New High-Res Photos of Andrew Garfield
Sony released the first official image of Andrew Garfield's debut in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The Batman: Barry Keoghan Breaks Silence on [SPOILERS]
Barry Keoghan gave his first quotes about his rumored role in The Batman.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Art Reveals Surprising Deleted Scene With Villain Team-Up
New concept art teased an alternate look for Jamie Foxx's Electro in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Thor 4 Director Teases Last-Minute Adjustments to Chris Hemsworth Sequel
Director Taika Waititi teased that Thor: Love and Thunder won't be completely finished until late June.
Dwayne Johnson Reacts to The Batman Movie's Success
Dwayne Johnson celebrated The Batman's success following its theatrical debut.
Never-Before-Seen Avengers Movie Art Reveals Unused Helicarrier (Photo)
An early look at the helicarrier from The Avengers released on social media.
The Batman Movie Reveals Blu-ray Release Date
The Batman's Blu-ray disc release date was revealed shortly after its theatrical debut.
Tobey Maguire Explains What's So Special About His New Spider-Man Costume
Tobey Maguire shared how getting back into his Spider-Man costume helped him get more comfortable with Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Casts Alessandro Nivola as Villain
Alessandro Nivola signed with Sony to play the main villain in Kraven the Hunter.
The Batman 2: Director Casts Doubt on Joker’s Role In Sequel
Matt Reeves teased the Joker's potential future in a sequel to The Batman.
Thor 4 Director Teases Sequel’s Similarities to Ragnarok
Taika Waititi shared how much Thor: Ragnarok influences Thor: Love and Thunder.
Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on Tony Stark’s Avengers: Endgame Death
Robert Downey Jr. talked about Tony Stark's death scene in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.
Marvel Leak Reveals New Actor Playing MCU's United States President
Secret Invasion set photos teased the inclusion of a new United States President.
Watch: Sony Reveals New Spider-Man Trailer Promoting All 8 Movies
Sony released a trailer featuring all eight solo Spider-Man movies in and out of the MCU.
Agents of SHIELD & Daredevil Stars React to Disney+ Announcement
Phil Coulson star Clark Gregg expressed his excitement about Agents of SHIELD coming to Disney+.