Sam Hargrave

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

Loki: Sylvie Actress Admits Romance Backlash Was Expected

Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino offered her thoughts on her Loki romance while revealing that she expected the backlash.

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Arrowverse Star Matt Ryan Announces Retirement From Constantine Role

John Constantine actor Matt Ryan has announced he will soon retire from the magical role on Legends of Tomorrow in favor of a new role in the DC series.

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She-Hulk Disney+ Actress Hints at Her Filming Wrap Date

She-Hulk's Titania actress Jameela Jamil has indicated that the Disney+ series may be preparing to wrap production next month.

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Loki Director Responds To WandaVision Theory That Connects Scarlet Witch To Finale

A fan theory linking Loki and WandaVision's finales recently went viral across social media, but what does director Kate Herron think of it all?

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: 8 Sequels & Spin-offs That Could Be Teased In MCU Sequel

Spider-Man: No Way Home already has a packed cast of confirmed and rumored characters, and now, The Direct breaks down all the future projects the Tom Holland sequel could tease.

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Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Series Rumored To Bring Kingpin Back to the MCU

Recent rumors indicated that Vincent D'Onofrio will reprise his role as Kingpin from Netflix's Daredevil in the upcoming Hawkeye Disney+ series.

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Captain America Originally Fought a Much Weirder Villain In Chris Evans' First MCU Movie

The writers behind Captain America: The First Avenger revealed that the movie almost featured a drastically different third act with a much weirder villain.

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Why Captain America's Writers Are Convinced Chris Evans' Hero Lost His Virginity

Captain America writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely revealed why they believe Steve Rogers lost his virginity and suggested when they think it happened.

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Marvel Star Comments on Kid Loki's Potential Young Avengers Future

Kid Loki actor Jack Veal addressed the possibility of reprising his role in a Young Avengers MCU project down the line.

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Loki: All 6 Episodes Ranked From Worst to Best

After a blockbuster series finale of Loki, The Direct reflects on the Disney+ series, ranking the six episodes from the average to the spectacular.

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Black Widow Suffers Worst Drop In MCU History With Second Weekend Box Office

Following a successful opening weekend, Black Widow has suffered a significant drop at the box office in its second weekend, the worst in MCU history.

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Doctor Strange 2: Tom Hiddleston To Return as Loki for Multiverse Sequel

Following the season finale of Loki, a report indicated Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role as Loki in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Loki: Sylvie Actress Explains That Big Romantic Finale Moment

Following the release of Loki's season finale, Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino discussed the big moment between her as Tom Hiddleston's Loki in the episode's climax.

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Loki Finale Ending Explained: Spider-Man 3 & WandaVision Connections Revealed

The dramatic ending of Loki's season finale has ushered in a new era of the MCU, setting the stage for many future projects, whilst also making links back to past ones.

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Loki Writer Teases Potential Avengers 5 Villain

Following the conclusion of the Disney+ series, Loki writer Michael Waldron teased the potential villain for the inevitable Avengers 5.

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Elizabeth Olsen Thinks Doctor Strange 2 Viewers Need To Watch WandaVision First

Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen has teased that her WandaVision Disney+ series may be essential viewing to understand next year's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany React To WandaVision Emmy Noms

After the announcement of WandaVision's 23 Emmy Award nominations, the series' stars, Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen, reacted to the surprise.

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Loki Finale: 10 Bold Predictions For Season-Ending Reveals

With the Loki finale rapidly approaching, The Direct breaks down a list of bold predictions for the climactic conclusion to the Disney+ series.

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Black Panther 2: Kevin Feige Reveals Marvel's Reaction To Chadwick Boseman's Tragic Passing

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has commented on last year's tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, while also teasing plans for the sequel.

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Black Widow Helps Explain Why Natasha Dyed Her Hair Blonde For Avengers: Infinity War

Black Widow finally offered Marvel fans an explanation for Natasha Romanoff's sudden change in hairstyle in Avengers: Infinity War.

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What's Next For Florence Pugh's Yelena? Black Widow Producer Responds

Black Widow producer Brian Chapek has cryptically responded to questions of what the future holds for Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova in the MCU.

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All 25 Avengers Characters Featured In New Marvel Simpsons Crossover

Disney+ has recently released a Marvel-centric Simpsons short film titled The Good, The Bart, and The Loki, during which many Springfielders became Avengers, but who was who?

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Loki Easter Egg Connects Iron Man Building To Kang the Conqueor

An Easter Egg spotted in Loki's penultimate episode has created a link between Iron Man's Stark Tower and Kang the Conqueror, further teasing his imminent arrival in the Disney+ series.

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Spoiler Review - How Loki Episode 5 Sets Up Epic Finale With Tom Hiddleston & Sophia Di Martino

After the dramatic ending of Loki's fourth installment, expectations have been high for the series' penultimate chapter, but does it deliver?

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Loki: New Images Show Thor's Lady Sif & TVA's Time-Keepers In Latest Episode

Marvel Studios has officially released several new images from Loki's most recent episode, "The Nexus Event," highlighting Thor's Lady Sif and the TVA's infamous Time-Keepers

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She-Hulk Disney+ Series Will Reportedly Introduce Avengers Villain Group To MCU

A recent rumor has indicated that a group of Avengers villains may make their MCU debut in the upcoming She-Hulk Disney+ series.

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The Suicide Squad: Margot Robbie, Nathan Fillion & More Featured on New Magazine Covers

The Suicide Squad will be featured on the cover of next month's Empire Magazine in a series of designs that focus on the entire cast alongside the film's villain, Starro.

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Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland's New Gold & Black Suit Unveiled By Official MCU Merch

Marvel revealed official looks at a full line-up of toys to accompany the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, including a look at the new Black and Gold Suit for Tom Holland's Spider-Man.

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Spider-Man 3: Why Doctor Strange Still Has the Eye of Agamotto In New No Way Home Merch

A new look at the merchandise line-up for Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed Doctor Strange's outfit for the film, and somehow, he still has the Eye of Agamotto around his neck.

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Loki: Owen Wilson Reacts To 'Shocking' Episode 4 Scene

Mobius actor Owen Wilson reacted to one of the most shocking scenes in the latest episode of the Disney+ series, Loki.

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Loki: Time Keepers Twist Hints at Kang's Arrival... Or Does It?

After four weeks of Loki, the series' fourth installment finally revealed the surprising truth behind the Time-Keepers, so what is actually happening?

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Loki Theory: What Happens To Owen Wilson's Mobius After Episode 4 Ending

The ending of Loki's fourth episode left Owen Wilson's Agent Mobius with an uncertain future in the Disney+ series, so what happened to him and where could he go next?

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Spoiler Review - Why Loki Episode 4 Is the Best Episode Yet

Loki's fourth episode, “The Nexus Event,” was a tale filled with twists and turns from beginning to end, but after four episodes of mischief, is it the best one yet? The Direct answers that question.

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GTA 6: Rumor Reveals Transforming Map, Release Window & More For Grand Theft Auto 6

A gaming industry insider has published newly leaked information regarding Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI, including the release year, a return to an old setting, and details of post-launch plans.

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Bethesda Reveals Update on The Elder Scrolls 6 Development

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard offered an update on the development of The Elder Scrolls Vl, confirming production has been heavily linked to Starfield's.

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Watch: Fortnite's Tom Hiddleston-Inspired Loki Skin Revealed In Cinematic Trailer

Following the recent announcement of a Loki skin coming to Fortnite soon, a first look at the skin, inspired by 2012's The Avengers, has been unveiled.

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Is That Doctor Strange In WandaVision's Updated Post-Credits Scene?

Following recent updates to WandaVision's post-credit scene, an eagle-eyed fan has spotted a newly-added mysterious silhouette which some have speculated to be Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange.

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Disney Has Changed WandaVision's Post-Credits Scene on Disney+

WandaVision's second post-credits scene has seen a surprise update on Disney+ making several notable changes to the Doctor Strange sequel stinger.

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MCU Theory: Sylvie's Backstory Is So Much More Tragic Than Loki's

Loki's third episode introduced viewers to Sylvie, a variant of the Asgardian with a backstory arguably even more tragic than his own.

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Loki Director Confirms Bisexuality of Tom Hiddleston's Loki: 'Very Important To Me'

Following the reveal that Tom Hiddleston's Loki is bisexual in the MCU, several members of the show's cast and crew have reacted to the revelation.

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