Tony McNamara
Writing
- Born
- December 31, 1966 (age 59) · Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
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.
Known for
Behind the camera12
- 2025The Roses Screenplay
- 2023Poor Things Screenplay
- 2021Cruella Screenplay
- 2018The Favourite Executive Producer, Writer
- 2015Ashby Writer, Director
- 2003The Rage in Placid Lake Director, Screenplay
- 2003Danny Deckchair Script Consultant
- 2000Angst Additional Dialogue
- 1995The Beat Manifesto Writer
- TBAThe Hawkline Monster