Panels and Workshops
Writing Bond: Crafting the Legend of 007
For over two decades, screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade have been the creative force shaping the world’s most famous spy. From The World Is Not Enough through Skyfall and No Time to Die, their scripts have defined James Bond for a new generation — infusing Ian Fleming’s creation with grit, wit, and emotional depth while honoring the franchise’s iconic style. In this conversation, Purvis and Wade pull back the curtain on their collaborative process, the challenges of reinventing a cultural legend, and what it takes to craft stories that balance explosive action, intricate plotting, and timeless cool.
Panelists
Neal Purvis, screenwriter
Robert Wade, screenwriter