Tony McNamara
Tony McNamara (born 31 December 1966) is an Australian writer and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplays for The Favourite (2018) and Poor Things (2023). Starting in theater, he transitioned to television, creating The Great and writing for shows like Doctor Doctor. His film career soared with The Favourite, earning an Oscar nomination, followed by another for Poor Things, both with Yorgos Lanthimos, who chose him after reviewing hundreds of playwrights, finding his match in McNamara. He co-wrote Cruella and is scripting a Star Wars film and Evangeline. His style blends historical settings with modern humor, and he directed The Rage in Placid Lake.
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Films (13)
La Guerre des Rose
2025 · Screenplay
Pauvres créatures
2023 · Screenplay
Cruella
2021 · Screenplay
La Favorite
2018 · Executive Producer, Writer
Ashby
2015 · Writer, Director
The Rage in Placid Lake
2003 · Director, Screenplay
Danny Deckchair
2003 · Script Consultant
Angst
2000 · Additional Dialogue
Dating the Enemy
1996 · Thanks
The Beat Manifesto
1995 · Writer
The Hawkline Monster
· Screenplay
Avengelyne
· Screenplay
The Seven Five
· Writer
Séries (13)
The Great: La Grande
2020 · Executive Producer, Writer, Theatre Play, Creator
Doctor Doctor
2016 · Producer, Writer, Creator
Puberty Blues
2012 · Writer
Spirited
2010 · Writer
Offspring
2010 · Writer
Tangle
2009 · Writer
Rush
2008 · Writer
Moving Wallpaper
2008 · Writer
Echo Beach
2008 · Writer
Love My Way
2004 · Writer
The Secret Life of Us
2001 · Writer
All Together Now
1991 · Writer
Mosquito
· Writer, Executive Producer, Creator