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Tony McNamara

Tony McNamara

Known For Writing
Birthday Dec 31, 1966 (58)
Birthplace Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Sep 22, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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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The Roses

The Roses

2025

Screenplay

Poor Things

Poor Things

2023

Screenplay

Cruella

Cruella

2021

Screenplay

The Favourite

The Favourite

2018

Writer

Ashby

Ashby

2015

Writer

The Rage in Placid Lake

The Rage in Placid Lake

2003

Screenplay

Danny Deckchair

Danny Deckchair

2003

Script Consultant

Angst

Angst

2000

Additional Dialogue

Dating the Enemy

Dating the Enemy

1996

Thanks

Ashby

Ashby

2015

Director

The Rage in Placid Lake

The Rage in Placid Lake

2003

Director

The Favourite

The Favourite

2018

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
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