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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.
Writer: The Great. Tony McNamara was born in Kilmore, Victoria, Australia. He is known for The Great (2020), Poor Things (2023) and The Favourite (2018). He is married to Belinda Bromilow.
- Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
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- Writer, Producer, Director
Mar 4, 2024 · He's the screenwriter behind The Favourite, Cruella and The Secret Life of Us. Now Australian Tony McNamara is up for an Oscar for his work on Poor Things.
- Jared Richards
Dec 15, 2023 · The Australian writer and Oscar nominee for The Favourite spoke to Vanity Fair about creating Bella’s world, taking inspiration from Fellini, and why he writes so well about women. Plus,...
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.
May 31, 2022 · Tony McNamara, creator, writer and showrunner of 'The Great', shares his approach to blending tone and texture from page to screen. He talks about his interest in Catherine the Great's story, his writing style and influences, and his collaboration with Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult.
Aug 26, 2020 · Tony McNamara reveals why he changed 'The Great's script from a film to a series, what lines he's not willing to cross, and the biggest writing challenges presented by the show.
