Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel's John Walker Actor Excited for MCU Return
Wyatt Russell revealed how he is excited for his next chance to bring US Agent back to the MCU.
Hawkeye Season 1 Was Originally MUCH Darker
Hawkeye’s composers have revealed that the show used to be darker.
The Boys Season 3 Producer Addresses That Surprising Doctor Strange 2 Connection
The Boys showrunner Erik Kripke commented on the surprising cameo in the premiere, and the unintentional Marvel connection.
Deadpool 3 Writer Addresses Chris Hemsworth Thor Cameo Possibility
The Deadpool 3 writers revealed the likelihood of Chris Hemsworth showing up in the upcoming movie thanks to their recent Netflix film.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Writer Addresses Canon Problems Over Grand Inquisitor Death
Obi-Wan Writer Joby Harold commented on Reva and The Grand Inquisitor's fate.
Shang-Chi Producer Confirms Avengers' Infinity Stones Influenced MCU's Ten Rings Design (Exclusive)
Shang-Chi and Marvel Studios producer Jonathan Schwartz comments on the similarity between the Ten Rings and the Infinity Gaunlet.
Shang-Chi Producer Confirms Tim Roth's Voice Performance as Hulk Villain Abomination (Exclusive)
Jonathan Schwartz, the producer for Shang-Chi, commented on Abomination's return in the film and why that character was chosen.
Did Shang-Chi Almost Feature Ant-Man? Marvel Producer Responds (Exclusive)
Shang-Chi takes place in San Fransico, the exact location of another MCU mainstay in Ant-Man—was there ever a chance that he was going to show up in the film?
Shang-Chi Post-Credits: Xialing Actress Addresses MCU Future (Exclusive)
Xialing actress Meng'er Zhang discussed where Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings leaves her character by the end, and what it might mean for her.
What Are Shang-Chi's Superpowers In the MCU? Marvel Producer Explains (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with Shang-Chi and Marvel Studios producer Jonathan Schwartz to discuss what exactly they wanted to establish in the film when it comes to the titular hero's power-set.
Shang-Chi Actress Gives Her Take on Questionable Ending Choice (Exclusive)
Actor Fala Chen commented on how her character might feel about where her son, Shang-Chi, is by the end of the newly released Marvel Studios film.
Shang-Chi Actress Explains Why Evil Wenwu Attracted Mom Character (Exclusive)
Fala Chen, the actress responsible for bringing Shang-Chi's mom to life, commented on what exactly made her character fall for someone like Wenwu.
Shang-Chi: Sister Actress Addresses Final Battle Spoilers (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with Meng'er Zhang, the actress who plays Xialing in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and discussed what it was like to film the Ta Lo sequences from the film.
Shang-Chi: Fala Chen Teases Future of Her Marvel Character (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with actor Fala Chen to discuss her character's untold backstory within the film.
Shang-Chi Producer Teases Future of Mystical Village Ta Lo (Exclusive)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Marvel Studios producer Jonathan Schwartz commented on where exactly Ta Lo is in the MCU.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Clarifies Kurt Russell's Celestial Connection (Exclusive)
The Direct got to sit down with the writers of Marvel's Eternals and ask them the question on everyone's mind: is Ego really a celestial?
Marvel's Eternals Writer Teases Galactus In Sequel (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with Ryan and Kaz Firpo, the screenplay writers for Marvel's Eternals, to discuss how Galactus influenced the Celestials.
Eternals Writer Says Josh Brolin's Thanos Would Need Role In Sequels (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they revealed that the MCU might not be done with Thanos just yet.
Eternals Movie Writer Gets Candid on Problems Creating Makkari (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they talked revealed which Eternal was the hardest to get right.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Reveals Why Druig Has a Villainous Side (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenwriters of Eternals, where they discussed what makes Barry Keoghan's Druig unique.
MCU: Eternals Writers Clarify Thanos Confusion With Brother Eros (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they talked about how exactly Thanos could be Eros' brother.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Explains Kit Harington's Minimal Screentime (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals and discussed Dane Whitman's place in the story and how he was never a main character.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Reveals Why Harry Styles' Starfox Gets Limited Screentime (Exclusive)
The Direct talked with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they discussed Eros' involvement in the story early on.
Peacemaker's Nhut Le Reveals Musical Opening Easter Egg We All Missed (Exclusive)
Peacemaker actor Nhut Le, who plays Judomaster, talked about that dance number that opens up every episode, and how he's secretly throughout it.
DC's Peacemaker Star Reveals Awesome Idea for Marvel Role (Exclusive)
Peacemaker's Nhut Le, who plays Judomaster, commented on where what he'd like to do in the Marvel Cinematic Universe if given the chance.
Steve Agee on Peacemaker, King Shark's Future, and Becoming DC's Nick Fury (Exclusive)
Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad star Steve Agee talked about his time on the new HBO Max show, working with James Gunn, and his time as King Shark.
Moon Knight Actress Lucy Thackeray on Oscar Isaac’s Generosity, Marvel Secrecy & More (Exclusive)
Moon Knight actress Luck Thackeray sat down with The Direct where she discussed her experience working with Oscar Isaac and Marvel Studios' secrecy.
Moon Knight Star Addresses Unseen Backstory of Steven & Donna (Exclusive)
Moon Knight actress Luck Thackeray sat down with The Direct where she discussed the unseen backstory between Donna and Steven Grant.
Meet Terri Douglas: The MCU Casting Director Whose Job Marvel Needs to Keep Secret (Exclusive)
Marvel Studios casting director Terri Douglas revealed that part of her job is so secretive, it can't even be revealed after the project has been released.
Moon Knight Actress Speaks Out About the Hippo Surprise (Exclusive)
Lucy Thackeray spoke to The Direct about whether she knew about that surprise appearance at the end of Moon Knight's fourth episode.
Moon Knight Actress Confirms Asylum Easter Egg In Episode 4 (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with Moon Knight actress Lucy Thackeray where she revealed a clever Easter egg in the Disney+ show that fans may have missed.
How Chris Evans' Captain America Influenced Moon Knight's Violence (Exclusive)
A writer for Moon Knight has commented how they used Captain America's violence as a barometer for the series' intensity.
Moon Knight Writer Addresses Thor: Love and Thunder's Potential Tie-In (Exclusive)
A writer for Moon Knight has commented on the possibility of a connection to Thor: Love and Thunder's big god-killing bad guy.
Disney+ X-Men Producer on the Pressure of Bringing Back the Mutants (Exclusive)
The head writer for the upcoming Marvel Studios animated X-Men '97 commented on the pressures of reviving the X-Men for the upcoming animated series.
How Kevin Feige Improved Moon Knight's Costume (Exclusive)
Moon Knight costume designer Meghan Kasperlik has revealed one specific touch that Feige left on Mr. Knight.
Moon Knight Writer Addresses How Black Panther’s God Connects to Khonshu (Exclusive)
A writer for Moon Knight has commented on the possible connections Khonshu has to Bast—and if the Panther God might show up.
Moon Knight Producer Explains Marvel's Tolerance For Darker Stories (Exclusive)
Moon Knight writer Beau DeMayo revealed that the Moon Knight series never got too dark for Marvel.
Disney+ X-Men '97 Writer Beau DeMayo Reveals How Mutants Changed His Life (Exclusive)
Beau DeMayo, the head writer for X-Men '97, has explained why the X-Men mean so much to not only himself, but people around the world.
Moon Knight Producer Reveals Eternals' Scrapped Cameos (Exclusive)
The head writer for Moon Knight, Jeremy Slater, has revealed that at one point, they wanted the Eternals to make a cameo.
Moon Knight Designer Theorizes How Jake Lockley's Costume Could Look (Exclusive)
With the recent reveal of Jake Lockley in Moon Knight, one has to wonder: what would his costume look like?