Worlds Beyond: Building the Universes of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Television

Behind every unforgettable sci-fi or fantasy world is a creative team led by visionary showrunners and producers. This panel brings together the architects behind today’s most ambitious genre series to explore how expansive television universes are conceived, developed, and sustained. From shaping long-term story arcs and defining rules of mythology to managing large-scale production, visual effects, and cross-department collaboration, these creative leaders will discuss what it takes to turn bold ideas into immersive worlds. Panelists will also examine how genre uses imaginative worlds to reflect contemporary issues, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership and creativity shaping modern television.

Panelists
Jenn Carroll, Pluribus 
Ben Nedivi, For All Mankind, Star City, The Umbrella Academy
Anslem Richardson, The Boys, Timeless
Craig Silverstein, Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Matt Wolpert, For All Mankind, Star City, The Umbrella Academy