Hit
The Roses
Writer on record
Tony McNamara
- Born
- 31 December 1966
- Birthplace
- Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
- Nationality
- United States
- Industry
- Hollywood
In their own file
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.
The record
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4 of 4 credits have a verdict, together taking $499M. The biggest was Cruella at $234M. The rest are still counting, or never reported a budget.
