The Direct Exclusive News & Interviews

MCU Newcomer Josh Keaton on Replacing Chris Evans and Fan Pressure for Marvel's What If (Exclusive)

What If...? voice actor Josh Keaton shared his thoughts on joining the MCU and the process to do so, taking over for Chris Evans as Captain America, and the fan response to the MCU Disney+ series.

By Julia Delbel -


Star Wars: Alex Lawther Cast In Andor Disney+ Series (Exclusive)

Actor Alex Lawther will play an unspecified role in Star Wars: Andor.

By Andrew Gilman -


Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Will Feature Original Atom Superhero (Exclusive)

Black Adam will feature the classic DC superhero Al Pratt as the Atom, who will act as an uncle figure to Noah Centineo's character.

By Tom Drew -


Ezra Miller's Barry Allen to Face a Darker Version of Himself in The Flash Movie (Exclusive)

We can exclusively reveal that the primary villain of The Flash will be a "Dark" version of the titular hero, but not Reverse-Flash.

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MCU Writer on Hayley Atwell's Live-Action Return & Captain Carter's Cultural Importance (Exclusive)

A.C. Bradley, head writer of Marvel Studios' What If...?, spoke on both Captain Carter's rumored return in next year's Doctor Strange sequel and the significance behind the animated character's story.

By Pamela Gores -


Loki Director Explains Why Sylvie's Gender Surprised the Variants (Exclusive)

Loki director Kate Herron offers her perspective on the various Lokis' reaction to Sylvie.

By Liam Crowley -


MCU: Unused Captain America Storyboards Will Be Brought To Life In Disney+'s What If (Exclusive)

Bryan Andrews, director of Marvel Studios' What If...?, revealed that unused Captain America concepts made their way into the upcoming Disney+ series.

By Pamela Gores -


Loki Director Says 'Kang' Scripted Avengers: Endgame & the MCU's Infinity Saga (Exclusive)

Loki director Kate Herron says Kang's position as an all-powerful force is "what you want with storytelling."

By Liam Crowley -


Loki Director Explains That Rocket Raccoon Tease In Series Concept Art (Exclusive)

Director Kate Herron clarified that the raccoon in the concept art was not actually Rocket, and the cameo was unable to come to fruition due to COVID precautions.

By Liam Crowley -


Star Wars: Gwendoline Yeo on Nala Se's Evolution From Clone Wars to Bad Batch (Exclusive)

Gwendoline Yeo, who voices Kaminoan Nale Se in Star Wars: The Bad Batch, talks about voicing the character and Nala Se's arc from The Clone Wars through the Bad Batch.

By Savannah Sanders -


Loki Director Reveals Tom Hiddleston's Deleted Opening Scene In Stark Tower (Exclusive)

Director Kate Herron said that Loki's "glorious" scene would've come before the Battle of New York began.

By Liam Crowley -


Was Captain America's Avengers: Endgame Ending a Nexus Event? Loki Director Responds (Exclusive)

Director Kate Herron believes there are two ways to interpret Steve and Peggy's final dance and its potential consequences.

By Liam Crowley -


Loki Composer Natalie Holt on Kang’s Finale Theme & Season 2 Hopes (Exclusive)

In an exclusive interview with The Direct, Loki composer Natalie Holt described working with Jonathan Majors' He Who Remains as well as her hopes for Season 2 of the hit Disney+ show.

By John Ross Bradford -


'King Loki' Deleted Scene Would've Included Thor Transformed (Exclusive)

Loki composer Natalie Holt confirmed that the 'King Loki' scene from promotional footage was included in the deleted scene of Throg beating Loki up.

By John Ross Bradford -


'Boastful' Loki Actor Speaks the Truth About Captain America & Iron Man Line (Exclusive)

Boastful Loki actor DeObia Oparei explained what really happened with Captain America and Iron Man.

By Matt Roembke -


Loki Star Tom Hiddleston Had an Extreme Work Ethic on Marvel Set (Exclusive)

Boastful Loki actor DeObia Oparei talks about the work ethic on set from Loki star Tom Hiddleston.

By Matt Roembke -


Loki: DeObia Oparei Is Ready For More of His 'Boastful' Loki (Exclusive)

Boastful Loki actor DeObia Oparei talks about the possible return for his character and the support he has received from fans.

By Matt Roembke -


She-Hulk's Disney+ Series Will Include Deadpool-Style Fourth Wall Breaking (Exclusive)

The Direct has exclusively that the upcoming She-Hulk Disney+ series will feature multiple instances of Tatiana Maslany's Jennifer Walters breaking the fourth wall.

By Sam Hargrave -


DC's Legends of Tomorrow's Thomas Nicholson On 'Humanizing' David Bowie (Exclusive)

The David Bowie actor has major praise for the entire Legends cast and crew.

By Liam Crowley -


Hulk's Son To Appear In She-Hulk Disney+ Series (Exclusive)

Hulk's son Skaar will make an appearance in the She-Hulk series for Disney+.

By Tom Drew -


Is Doctor Strange Aware of the TVA? Loki Writer Responds (Exclusive)

Does Doctor Strange or The Ancient One know about the existence of the TVA in the MCU.

By Matt Roembke -


Star Wars: Rogue One's Ben Mendelsohn Returning For Andor Disney+ Series (Exclusive)

Ben Mendelsohn is set to return as Director Krennic in the upcoming Andor series for Disney+.

By Tom Drew -


Loki Writer Teases Huge Importance of Miss Minutes Intro Video (Exclusive)

Loki Writer Speaks on Importance of Miss Minutes Intro Video Exclusive Interview With The Direct

By Matt Roembke -


Loki Writer Reveals Which Major Scene Is Inspired By Toy Story (Exclusive)

Loki Head Writer Michael Waldron References Inspiration From Toy Story in Loki Character Arch

By Matt Roembke -


Loki: Michael Waldron Addresses Infinity Stones Surprise From Episode 1 (Exclusive)

Loki head writer Michael Waldron teased the concept of the Infinity Stones is being challenged in the new Disney+ series.

By Matt Roembke -


Green Lantern: HBO Max Taps Superman & Lois Director Lee Toland Krieger For Pilot (Exclusive)

Superman and Lois director Lee Toland Krieger has been tapped to direct multiple episodes for HBO Max's Green Lantern series.

By Tom Drew -


Falcon and Winter Soldier: Eli Bradley Actor Wants Scene With Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool (Exclusive)

Elijah Richardson says he wants to share the screen with Deadpool one day.

By Liam Crowley -


Falcon & Winter Soldier: Elijah Richardson Addresses Future In Marvel Cinematic Universe (Exclusive)

The Eli Bradley actor says he hopes to return to the MCU one day.

By Liam Crowley -


Falcon & Winter Soldier: Eli Bradley Actor Thought He'd Have Superpowers During Audition (Exclusive)

Elijah Richardson reveals he didn't know he was auditioning for Eli Bradley during his The Falcon and the Winter Soldier auditions.

By Liam Crowley -


Supergirl: Izabela Vidovic Breaks Down Season 6 Return, Potential Midvale Spinoff & More (Exclusive)

Izabela Vidovic opened up about her return as the young Kara Danvers in the final season of CW's Supergirl.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Director Reveals Why There Were No Isaiah Bradley Flashbacks (Exclusive)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier director Kari Skogland addressed whether Isaiah Bradley-centered flashback scenes were ever considered for the Disney+ series.

By Liam Crowley -


Falcon and Winter Soldier Director Talks Future of Sebastian Stan's Bucky (Exclusive)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier director Kari Skogland said a part of the Winter Soldier will always live inside Bucky during an exclusive interview with The Direct.

By Liam Crowley -


Falcon and Winter Soldier Actress Explains Why Flag Smashers Aren't True Villains (Exclusive)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier actress Indya Bussey has revealed whether she believes her character DeeDee and the other Flag Smashers are heroes, villains, or somewhere in between.

By Julia Delbel -


Falcon and Winter Soldier: Dora Milaje Actress Reveals Why She Nearly Declined MCU Role (Exclusive)

Marvel's Janeshia Adams-Ginyard has been part of the MCU's Dora Milaje since Black Panther, but she revealed she almost didn't take the role when it was offered to her.

By Julia Delbel -


Doom Patrol Season 3: Sebastian Croft & Ty Tennant Cast as Dead Boy Detectives (Exclusive)

The Direct exclusively reports that Doom Patrol season 3 will feature the live-action debut of the Dead Boy Detectives.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Actress Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Hopes To Return In Wakanda Disney+ Show (Exclusive)

Black Panther and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Janeshia Adams-Ginyard has shared her thoughts on starring in a potential Dora Milaje Disney+ series!

By Julia Delbel -


Black Widow: Olga Kurylenko To Appear In Scarlett Johansson-Led Marvel Film (Exclusive)

Olga Kurylenko is set to play a minor role in Marvel Studios' Black Widow.

By Richard Nebens -


The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Director Talks Pressure After WandaVision Success (Exclusive)

Director Kari Skogland notes that her show is a very different narrative compared to WandaVision.

By Liam Crowley -


The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Director Teases Non-Human Villains (Exclusive)

Director Kari Skogland notes that the show's bad guys all operate in a grey area.

By Liam Crowley -


The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Director Says Some Easter Eggs Will Surprise (Exclusive)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier director Kari Skogland said some Easter eggs are planted in the Disney+ series with no idea where they'll be taken.

By Liam Crowley -