Tony McNamara

Born: 1966-12-31 in Kilmore, Victoria, Australia

Known For: Writing

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.

Filmography

2025

The Roses ... (Screenplay)

2023

Poor Things ... (Screenplay)

2021

Cruella ... (Screenplay)

2020

The Great ... (Executive Producer)

2019

The Favourite: Unstitching the Costume Drama as Self

2018

The Favourite ... (Executive Producer)

2016

Doctor Doctor ... (Producer)

2015

Ashby ... (Writer)

2012

Puberty Blues ... (Writer)

2010

Offspring ... (Writer)
Spirited ... (Writer)

2009

Tangle ... (Writer)

2008

Rush ... (Writer)
Moving Wallpaper ... (Writer)
Echo Beach ... (Writer)

2004

Love My Way ... (Writer)

2003

Danny Deckchair ... (Script Consultant)
The Rage in Placid Lake ... (Director)

2001

The Secret Life of Us ... (Writer)

2000

Angst ... (Additional Dialogue)