“I think certain periods of history don't get dealt with because I think historians, and it's their job, but they look back and look for patterns. They look for sequences and they look for reasons, and certain periods of history don't fit with the general pattern of 1500 to the 20th century, during which there's the creation of the United States.”

English screenwriter, film director, and television creator

Steven Knight is an English screenwriter, film director, and television creator. He is known for writing films such as Closed Circuit, Dirty Pretty Things, and Eastern Promises, and for writing and directing Locke, Hummingbird, and Serenity. His work often sits between crime, suspense, and personal drama, with a focus on tense situations and morally complicated characters. In July 2025, it was announced that he will write the 26th official James Bond film, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve.