Sam Hargrave is the Associate Editor at The Direct. He joined the team as a gaming writer in 2020 before later expanding into writing for all areas of The Direct and taking on further responsibilities such as editorial tasks and image creation.
At the time of joining The Direct, Sam was studying Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he resides, and running a gaming YouTube channel.
Sam can be found on Twitter where he often shares his latest articles and additional thoughts on recent news.
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Sam Hargrave's Latest Stories
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5 Game Receives Unsurprising Release Update From Actor
Fans may now know when Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will release and begin marketing.
The Flash: Ben Affleck Disappoints DC Fans With Role Update
Some fans aren't happy with the latest on Ben Affleck's Batman role in The Flash.
DC's Lex Luthor Recast Explained by Producer
A Superman & Lois producer explained why Jon Cryer's Lex Luthor was recast.
Avengers 6: Marvel Reportedly Changes Plan for Secret Wars Movie (Rumor)
Avengers: Secret Wars might be seeing some major changes amid Marvel Studios' recent shake-ups.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Did Rosario Dawson Just Spoil Ahsoka's Return?
Rosario Dawson may be teasing Ahsoka's imminent return in The Mandalorian Season 3.
Willem Dafoe Criticizes Spider-Man: No Way Home's CGI
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Green Goblin actor had some problems with the movie's CGI.
Black Panther Disney+ Spin-off Gets Unexpected Update (Rumor)
Marvel Studios might be working on a new Black Panther Disney+ spin-off.
James Gunn Defends His Wife's DC Movie Appearances
James Gunn responded to criticism of casting his wife in the DC universe.
Loki Season 2 Gets Concerning Release Update
Loki Season 2 may not be coming to Disney+ as soon as expected.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Adds Yet Another MCU Superhero (Rumor)
Daredevil: Born Again may have added a familiar MCU superhero.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Suffers Weak Premiere Viewership
The Mandalorian Season 3 premiere failed to live up to other Star Wars hits.
James Gunn Defends Robert Pattinson's Batman 2 Release Decision
DC Studios CEO James Gunn addressed The Batman 2's release date.
Disney+ Daredevil: New Update Ignites Luke Cage Appearance Speculation
Fans are convinced Luke Cage may appear in Daredevil: Born Again.
Suicide Squad Director Regretful of 1 Jared Leto Joker Decision
Suicide Squad's David Ayer has one regret about Jared Leto's Joker
Disney+'s Black Panther Spin-Off Gets New Working Title (Report)
Disney+'s Wakanda series has seemingly had its working title revealed.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Next Episode Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
The Mandalorian Season 3's next chapter is going to be a long one.
HBO Max Abandons Batman Show, Gets Picked Up By Competitor
Batman: Caped Crusader received an exciting update as it finds a new streaming home.
Lucasfilm Faces Lawsuit for Star Wars Disney+ Firing (Report)
Lucasfilm is being sued after a producer was fired from Disney+'s The Acolyte.
Wolverine Actor Shares Disappointment Over Upcoming PS5 Game Omission
A Wolverine voice actor isn't happy he hasn't had a call for Insomniac's PS5 game.
Kevin Feige's Star Wars Movie Killed at Studio (Report)
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's planned Star Wars movie has reportedly been shelved.
Marvel Studios Abandoning Netflix Daredevil Actors for Disney+ Reboot (Report)
Daredevil: Born Again might be missing two major stars from the Netflix series.
DC Spoils Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman Return Plans With New Merch (Photo)
New merch may have revealed another upcoming appearance for Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.
The Mandalorian Star Shares Blunt Response to Thrawn's Season 3 Prospects
The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff was asked whether Thrawn will appear in Season 3.
Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU Return Just Got Teased by Marvel Co-Star
An Avengers actor addressed the chances of Iron Man and Captain America returning to the MCU.
15 Most Powerful MCU Characters After Phase 4, Ranked
The Direct ranks the MCU's 15 most powerful characters as Phase 5 gets underway.
Avengers 5: Marvel Reportedly Wants 1 Sequel to Release Before Kang Dynasty
Marvel Studios reportedly wants one MCU sequel to release before 2025's Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Avengers Endgame: Marvel Celebrates Chris Evans' Iconic Scene With New Merch
New merch celebrated one of Captain America's coolest MCU moments.
Ant-Man 3's Disappointing Reviews: Kang Actor Breaks Silence on Negative Reaction
Kang's Jonathan Majors shared his thoughts on Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's bad reviews.
Star Wars Brings Back Taika Waititi for Surprising Cameo
Taika Waititi made a surprising return to the Star Wars galaxy.
Watch: Unreleased Chadwick Boseman Screen Test With Ironheart Star
A new video revealed Dominique Throne's Black Panther screen test with Chadwick Boseman.
The Flash Movie: New Merch Spoils Villain
A new Funko Pop revealed The Flash's surprise main villain.
Batman Beyond Movie: New Details Revealed (Report)
DC may be - or at least was - developing an animated Batman Beyond movie.
Daredevil Actors Hit the Gym for Disney+ Reboot (Photos)
Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio are hard at work for Daredevil: Born Again.
James Gunn Refutes Accusations That He Lied About His DC Plan
James Gunn addressed online criticism regarding his new job at DC Studios.
Marvel Reportedly Wants Dakota Johnson Type to Play Major New Superhero
Marvel may be eyeing an actress like Madame Web's Dakota Johnson for a major superhero role.
Marvel Studios Debated Major Deaths for Ant-Man 3: Quantumania
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania could have had some major MCU deaths.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Release Dates of Every Episode Officially Announced
Star Wars has announced when every episode of The Mandalorian Season 3 will hit Disney+.
Did Kang Die in Ant-Man Quantumania? Director Responds
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania director Peyton Reed addressed Kang's questionable fate.
HBO Max Abandons New DC Show Conflicting With James Gunn's Plans
HBO Max passed off one of its upcoming DC series to avoid conflicts with James Gunn's DCU slate.
Anthony Mackie Throws Shade at Chris Evans' New Lifestyle
Sam Wilson actor Anthony Mackie threw shade at Chris Evans' post-MCU life.