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Tony McNamara (born 1967) is an Australian playwright, screenwriter, and television producer. He is also an occasional film director and producer.
Tony McNamara is an Australian screenwriter, producer and director, known for The Great, The Favourite and Poor Things. He was born in Kilmore, Victoria, Australia and is married to Belinda Bromilow.
- Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
- 1 min
- Writer, Producer, Director
The Great: Created by Tony McNamara. With Elle Fanning, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley. A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of Russia, when she marries an Emperor.
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- 2020-05-15
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Elle Fanning, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee
Jun 20, 2023 · An actor's good table read can spare a character's life. And when that happens, plenty more good table reads follow, writes "The Great" showrunner Tony McNamara.
Mar 4, 2024 · Tony McNamara co-wrote Poor Things, a dark comedy starring Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe, based on a novel by Alasdair Gray. He also wrote The Favourite, Cruella and The Great, and is known for his witty and vulgar dialogue.
- Jared Richards
May 31, 2022 · Tony McNamara, creator, writer and showrunner of 'The Great', a satirical comedy about Catherine the Great, talks to Script about his approach to breaking seasons, tone, character and historical events. He also reveals his influences, style and how he balances humor and drama.
Aug 26, 2020 · Tony McNamara, the creator of Hulu's The Great, talks to EW about the show's anachronistic style, original ending, and season 2 plans. He also reveals how he balanced the characters, dialogue, and historical accuracy in the series.
