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Tony McNamara. 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
- 1 min
- Writer, Producer, Director
Tony McNamara (born 1967) is an Australian playwright, screenwriter, and television producer. He is also an occasional film director and producer.
The Great: Created by Tony McNamara. With Elle Fanning, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley. A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of Russia, when she marries an Emperor.
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- 2020-05-15
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Elle Fanning, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee
May 31, 2022 · 'The Great' creator, writer and showrunner Tony McNamara shares with Script his approach to breaking seasons by starting with character first, the importance of tone, and how his team navigates fabricating the 18th century on-screen.
Jun 20, 2023 · Showrunner, writer, and producer Tony McNamara returns to Script to discuss Season Three; tackling Catherine's external ambitions versus her internal relationship with Peter, what episode most creatively surprised him, and penning the finale.
Feb 5, 2024 · Tony McNamara is speaking to Screen International the day he receives a Bafta adapted screenplay nomination for Poor Things — but he shows little sign of being fazed by the accolade.
Mar 8, 2024 · McNamara talks about how he and director Yorgos Lanthimos took a book about Scottish nationalism and turned it into a film up for 11 Oscars.
