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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Based on a true story, the tale of a cement truck driver named Danny, whose long awaited vacation is...
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England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threat...
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Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind...
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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Roses (2025) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 2 | Poor Things (2023) | Director / Writer | 8.2 | |
| 3 | Cruella (2021) Top movies in 2021 | Director / Writer | 7.5 | |
| 4 | The Favourite (2018) Oscars winners 2019 | Director / Writer | 7.3 | |
| 5 | Ashby (2015) | Director / Writer | 6.5 | |
| 6 | Danny Deckchair (2003) | Director / Writer | - | - |

