Sam Hargrave

Associate Editor (Content)

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

Black Widow Director Teases Sequel Chances Without Scarlett Johansson

Black Widow director Cate Shortland revealed that a sequel to the solo film may be possible, however, it would be unlikely to feature Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Joker Scene Will Explain Batman v. Superman Tease

Vanity Fair shared an exclusive look at Jared Leto's new Joker look for the Snyder Cut, alongside which Zack Snyder has offered new details regarding the villain and his relationship to Batman.

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The Flash Movie: New Set Photos Tease Gotham Setting

Recent set photos have revealed Glasgow's George Square has been transformed into Gotham City as The Flash prepares to start filming in Scotland.

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The Mandalorian Cast Thought Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker Cameo Was Certain Clone Wars-Era Jedi

The Mandalorian actress Katee Sackhoff has revealed the cast was told the season two finale's surprise Luke Skywalker was a certain Clone Wars-era Jedi.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Reportedly Impacting The Mandalorian Season 3 Production

A recent report indicated that the ongoing production of Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi series may be causing delays to the filming of The Mandalorian Season 3.

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WandaVision: All 9 Episodes Ranked From Worst To Best

WandaVision concluded with a climactic finale episode after a nine-episode run full of ups and downs. This is The Direct's ranking of the nine episodes of WandaVision.

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Why Cameos Are Hurting Marvel, DC & Star Wars

Fans' recent obsession with surprise cameos is hurting Marvel, DC, and Star Wars.

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Hugh Jackman Shares Cryptic Photos of Wolverine & Marvel's Kevin Feige on Social Media

Former Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman has shared cryptic images of the mutant's claws as well as himself alongside Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, but what could it mean?

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Hugh Jackman Addresses Wolverine's Possible Return Amidst MCU's Multiverse Buildup

Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman shut down speculation he will reprise his mutant role in the MCU as he confirmed his time in the role is over.

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Anthony Mackie Reveals New Image of His Captain America Suit on Falcon and Winter Soldier Set

Sam Wilson actor Anthony Mackie has shared a look at his new Captain America suit behind the scenes of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Marvel's Eternals Writer Neil Gaiman Reacts To New MCU Trailer

Marvel Comics Eternals comic writer Neil Gaiman has admitted he got "shivery" while watching the recent MCU trailer, sharing his love for the characters.

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Black Widow: New Scenes With David Harbour & Florence Pugh Revealed In Theaters

In preparation for July's long-awaited release of Black Widow, a new featurette is being shown in theaters featuring segments of new footage and discussion from the film's cast.

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Is Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Getting Delayed Due to the Delta Variant?

As Hollywood begins delaying fall releases due to the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, will Spider-Man: No Way Home and other Marvel projects be delayed?

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Star Wars Makes History With 1 Explicit Word in New Disney+ Episode

Andor was the first Star Wars project to use the word "sh*t," making history for the sci-fi franchise.

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She-Hulk Episode 6 Reveals Why Daredevil Hasn’t Appeared Yet

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law addressed why Daredevil wasn't in this week's episode.

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Michael B. Jordan Considering Black Superman Role In HBO Max Show

Michael B. Jordan is reportedly developing a Black Superman project for HBO Max that will star an alternate version of the Kryptonian hero, Val-Zod.

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LEGO Star Wars: 5 DLC Characters Expected for Skywalker Saga’s Clone Wars Expansion

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will soon release six new character picks, including one for The Clone Wars.

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WandaVision: Why Westview's VFX Were So Difficult To Get Right

WandaVision VFX supervisor Julien Hery has explained the difficulty of creating Westview compared to typical superhero set pieces, due to its realistic nature.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Leak Reveals Next Episode Is Longest One Yet

A recent leak has revealed the running time for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's upcoming third episode, revealing it as the longest episode of a Marvel series yet.

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Why Disney+'s Andor Is the Best Star Wars Show Yet

Star Wars: Andor may be the most unique entry in the galaxy far, far away yet.

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Thor 4: Dave Bautista Indicates He's Already Done Filming Drax Scenes

Drax actor Dave Bautista has seemingly hinted on his story that his filming on Thor: Love and Thunder has already complete, suggested the Guardians of the Galaxy's role in the film will be minor.

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James Gunn Isn't Working on a DC Project About Superman's Dog Krypto (Updated)

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn's next project after the third installment may have been revealed as the director is rumored to be working on a project with Krypto the Superdog.

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Dave Bautista Admits He'd Be Miserable Doing a Drax Disney+ Series

Dave Bautista has shared his thoughts on Marvel's Disney+ series' and explained why he would be “miserable” leading a Drax series.

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Avengers: Endgame: James Gunn Debunks Conspiracy Involving Michael Rooker's Yondu

After a long conspiracy, director James Gunn has refuted claims that Yondu actor Michael Rooker traveled to the Avengers: Endgame set to cover up his Guardians of the Galaxy death.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3: James Gunn Reveals Why One David Bowie Classic Won't Make the Sequel

Director James Gunn revealed one David Bowie classic that won't be included in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Which MCU Movie/Show Will Release Next After Spider-Man: No Way Home?

After Spider-Man: No Way Home, fans have been left wondering which Marvel movie or series will be releasing next.

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New Guardians of the Galaxy Set Photos Reveal Holiday Action (Exclusive)

The Direct exclusively obtained set photos from the ongoing Guardians of the Galaxy production.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Will Reportedly Be Missing One Rumored Sinister Six Villain

Recent rumors have indicated one rumored villain may not appear in Spider-Man: No Way Home, casting doubt on hopes of a Sinister Six team-up.

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Deadpool 3 Writers React to Almost Being Replaced by Marvel Studios

Deadpool 3's writers have discussed almost being replaced on the project and the process of joining the MCU.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Marvel Exec Addresses Chadwick Boseman Rumors

A Marvel producer has shut down speculation that Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther will return for a cameo in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier's Strongest Episode Is Coming This Week, Claims Marvel Producer

Marvel producer Nate Moore has continued to raise the anticipation of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s fifth episode, describing it as the strongest of the series from multiple standpoints.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: New Footage Shows Captain America's Fight vs. Sam & Bucky

New footage from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has revealed a new look at Sam and Bucky's fight with John Walker as they attempt to reclaim Captain America's iconic shield.

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Tom Holland Reveals Spider-Man 3 Is Hardest Movie He's Done With Sony-Marvel

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland discussed the ongoing filming of Spider-Man: No Way Home, calling it the “hardest one we've ever made.”

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Benedict Cumberbatch Plays Coy on Spider-Man 3, Praises Doctor Strange 2's Sam Raimi

Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch has briefly spoken on his upcoming MCU return in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, praising the talent of director Sam Raimi.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Listing Teases Nerdy Teachers & School Scenes

A series of casting calls posted on Project Casting for “The November Project” — the working title for Spider-Man: No Way Home — have revealed new details of several scenes in the film.

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Spider-Man 3: Movie Theaters Are Using Fake Posters To Promote Tom Holland's No Way Home

Some eagled-eyed moviegoers spotted that several theaters are displaying fan-made posters for Spider-Man: No Way Home to market the movie.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Evidence Suggests How Iron Man Tech Is Exploited by Doc Ock

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home theory may link Tony Stark's Iron Man technology to Doc Ock's robotic arms.

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Why Tobey Maguire's Doc Ock Actor Was Skeptical About Spider-Man: No Way Home

Doc Ock actor Alfred Molina explained why he was hesitant to return for Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Tom Holland Spills on His Spider-Man Group Chat With Andrew Garfield & Tobey Maguire

Tom Holland revealed he has a group chat with fellow Spider-Man actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.

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Alfred Molina Reveals Which Spider-Man: No Way Home Scene Made Him Cry

Doc Ock actor Alfred Molina revealed the Spider-Man: No Way Home scene that made him the most emotional.

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