Tony McNamara
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- December 31, 1966 (age 59)
- Birthplace
- Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
Biography
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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Filmography
The Hawkline Monster
Movie · Screenplay
Avengelyne
Movie · Screenplay
The Seven Five
Movie · Writer
Mosquito
TV · Writer · 1 ep
The Roses
Movie · Screenplay
Poor Things
Movie · Screenplay
Cruella
Movie · Screenplay
The Great
TV · Writer, Theatre Play · 11 eps
The Favourite
Movie · Writer
Doctor Doctor
TV · Writer · 14 eps
Ashby
Movie · Writer
Puberty Blues
TV · Writer · 8 eps
Spirited
TV · Writer · 10 eps
Offspring
TV · Writer · 10 eps
Tangle
TV · Writer · 6 eps
Moving Wallpaper
TV · Writer · 6 eps
Rush
TV · Writer · 13 eps
Echo Beach
TV · Writer · 12 eps
Love My Way
TV · Writer · 8 eps
Danny Deckchair
Movie · Script Consultant
The Rage in Placid Lake
Movie · Screenplay
The Secret Life of Us
TV · Writer · 2 eps
The Beat Manifesto
Movie · Writer
All Together Now
TV · Writer · 30 eps