Tony McNamara
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.
Crew
Movie
Cruella
Screenplay
2021
Movie
The Favourite
Executive Producer
2018
Movie
Poor Things
Screenplay
2023
TV
The Great
Executive Producer
2020
Movie
The Roses
Screenplay
2025
Movie
Ashby
Director
2015
Movie
Danny Deckchair
Script Consultant
2003
TV
Doctor Doctor
Producer
2016
Movie
The Rage in Placid Lake
Director
2003
Movie
Dating the Enemy
Thanks
1996
TV
Offspring
Writer
2010
TV
Spirited
Writer
2010