Character Quote by Henry Jenkins
“When I first started you would pitch a story because without a good story, you didn't really have a film. Later, once sequels started to take off, you pitched a character because a good character could support multiple stories. and now, you pitch a world because a world can support multiple characters and multiple stories across multiple media.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Future of Storytelling, Henry Jenkins, 2015
Storytelling evolved from focusing on plot, to character, to world‑building, enabling multiple narratives across media.
In simple terms: Stories shifted from plot to character to world to support many tales.
Key Takeaway
Embrace world‑building for broader storytelling.
Themes
storytelling
media
worldbuilding
character
plot
Mood
creative
strategic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film pitch
- TV series development
- video game design
- comic book creation
- theme park experiences
Key Concepts
transmedia
narrative design
franchise development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance depth and breadth in a world?
- What limits should guide world expansion?
A Different Perspective
World‑building can become too expansive, diluting focus.
