Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Ian Watson is the original author for the 40K universe. Hired by Bryan Ansell to write science-fiction stories for his beloved settings, Watson was responsible for creating the Inquisitor trilogy featuring Draco, Meh'Lindi the assassin, and Grimm the Squat, as well as for writing the long verboten novel Space Marine.

Watson also worked with legendary film maker Stanley Kubrick to create the screenplay for the movie that would later be made by Steven Spielberg - A.I. Artificial Intelligence - and we talked about the process and outcomes of that unique experience.

Many thanks to my Patreon supporters and Lewis of the Oldhammer Fiction Podcast for help in prepping for this interview.

Author Ian Watson interview.

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References, Sources, and Links:

[Ian Watson’s Website]
ianwatson.info

[Plumbing Stanley Kubrick]
ianwatson.info/plumbing-stanley-kubrick

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[Oldhammer Fiction Podcast - Inquisitor Part One]
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