The Direct Exclusive News & Interviews

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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Sam Hargrave -


Hawkeye VFX Supervisor Reveals Hulk Cameo That We All Missed (Exclusive)

A visual effects supervisor on Hawkeye teased a Hulk-sized Easter egg that nobody caught.

By Richard Nebens -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


Peacemaker's Nhut Le on Judomaster Role, John Cena Scenes, and Batman Hopes (Exclusive)

Judomaster actor Nhut Le talked about how he got the role, what it feels like to be a superhero, and how excited he is for the upcoming Batman film.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


The Witcher's Paul Bullion Gets Candid on That Shocking Season 2 Death (Exclusive)

The Witcher actor Paul Bullion discusses his experience on set and gives his input on Season 2's big death.

By Liam Crowley -


The Matrix's Ellen Hollman Reveals How Resurrections Differs From Past Movies (Exclusive)

The Matrix: Resurrections star Ellen Hollman discusseed the fourth installment's impact on modern audiences, her stunt work, and her dream Marvel role.

By Liam Crowley -


Hawkeye Actress Yssa Mei Panganiban on Florence Pugh, Marvel Representation & More (Exclusive)

In an exclusive interview, Hawkeye star Yssa Mei Panganiban shared interesting tidbits about her MCU role, and what it means to represent the Philippines.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


How Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Director Ensured Will Poulter Was Right for Marvel Role (Exclusive)

Agnes star and executive producer Molly Quinn revealed a crucial conversation she had with James Gunn about Will Poulter.

By Liam Crowley -


‘Agnes’ Star Molly Quinn Opens Up About Producing the Nun Horror Film (Exclusive)

'Agnes' star and executive producer Molly Quinn reveals how she approached making a unique horror film with familiar beats.

By Liam Crowley -


Hawkeye Actor Speaks Out on Complicated Relationship Between Maya & Kazi (Exclusive)

In an exclusive interview with The Direct, Fra Fee, who plays Kazi, talked about his relationship with Alaqua Cox's Echo in Disney+'s Hawkeye.

By Matt Roembke -


Ant-Man 3 Is Bringing MODOK to the MCU In a Big Way (Exclusive)

MODOK will appear as an MCU villain in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

By Tom Drew -


Resident Evil's Josh Cruddas Reveals Inspiration for His Ben Bertolucci (Exclusive)

Resident Evil's Josh Cruddas discusses bringing his iteration of Ben Bertolucci to life in Welcome to Raccoon City.

By Liam Crowley -


Hawkeye Producer Explains That Unexpected Avengers Flashback (Exclusive)

Hawkeye Executive Producer explains why that iconic Avengers scene was featured in the show.

By Matt Roembke -


Marvel Producer on Making Hawkeye Different Than Other Movies & Shows (Exclusive)

How Marvel Studios is making sure every Disney+ show feels unique and different.

By Matt Roembke -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Producer Speaks on New Avengers Heroes Replacing the Old (Exclusive)

Trinh Tran, executive producer for Marvel Studios' Hawkeye, talked about transitioning from the original heroes to the next generation of MCU stars.

By Matt Roembke -


Is Spider-Man: No Way Home Set Before Hawkeye? Marvel Producer Responds (Exclusive)

Hawkeye executive producer Trinh Tran talked about whether the Disney+ series takes place before the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel's Eternals Writer Clears Confusion on Sprite's Powers at the End (Exclusive)

The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where the two confirmed the status of Sprite's powers at the end of the film.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


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.

By Russ Milheim -


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?

By Russ Milheim -


Lia McHugh Talks MCU Future for Dane Whitman (Sersi's Boyfriend) After Eternals

Eternals actress Lia McHugh speculates that Sprite and Kit Harington's Dane Whitman could continue working together in the future.

By Liam Crowley -


Marvel's Secret Invasion: Killian Scott to Play X-Men-Connected Skrull In Disney+ Series (Exclusive)

The Direct can exclusively reveal details of Killian Scott's Secret Invasion Skrull character and his X-Men connections.

By Sam Hargrave -


MCU: Is Sprite's Magic Different Than Loki & Doctor Strange's? Eternals Star Responds (Exclusive)

Eternals actress Lia McHugh compares Sprite's illusionist powers to Loki and Doctor Strange.

By Liam Crowley -


Spider-Man's Tom Holland Gave Sweetest Advice to Young Marvel Eternals Star Lia McHugh (Exclusive)

Eternals actress Lia McHugh detailed Tom Holland's words of encouragement to her back at 2019's D23 Expo.

By Liam Crowley -


Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness Will Feature Ultron Bots (Exclusive)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will bring back the Ultron bots from the second Avengers installment.

By Tom Drew -


Why Star Wars Didn't Want a Darth Vader Story In Latest Disney+ Show Visions (Exclusive)

The minds behind Star Wars: Visions have revealed in an exclusive interview with The Direct why fans did not see familiar faces and locales in the anime anthology series.

By Klein Felt -


James Gunn Hid One Funny Inside Joke In Guardians of the Galaxy's Credits (Exclusive)

Nightbooks director David Yarovesky detailed his experience working on Guardians of the Galaxy alongside longtime friend James Gunn.

By Liam Crowley -


Star Wars Exec Explains Why 2022 Is Packed With So Much New Content (Exclusive)

Lucasfilm VP has commented on the high volume of Star Wars content coming in 2022 and what the jam-packed slate means for the franchise.

By Andrew Gilman -


Tom Holland's Replacement Voice Actor on His Future as Spider-Man (Exclusive)

Voice of Peter Parker, Hudson Thames, talks about his dream What If...? scenario for Spider-Man.

By Matt Roembke -


Will Star Wars Visions Characters Appear In Live-Action? Lucasfilm Producer Responds (Exclusive)

Lucasfilm VP James Waugh commented on the potential for Star Wars: Visions characters to appear in future stories.

By Andrew Gilman -