“Once upon a time there was a physicality to the business of investigating a serious crime. There were objects, pieces of paper, even good old-fashioned fingerprints. Today it's different. Because all of us are routinely and voluntarily giving the intimate details of our lives to all kinds of people whether we realize it or not.”

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.