Why is this disruptive? In its first three pages, Conclave throws its story into motion with the death of the current Pope.

How does this ignite the story? The most Senior Cardinals at the Vatican gather to form a succession plan. “Well, Dean, the responsibility for the Conclave falls to you.” Finding the next leader of the Catholic Church falls squarely on Cardinal Lawrence’s shoulders in this moment. We’re off to the races!

If you want to hear writer Peter Straughan talk about crafting this inciting incident watch his WGF Library Script Breakdown here.