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Showrunner Tony McNamara joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about his career, his life in storytelling, and his Emmy-nominated Hulu hit, THE GREAT. Throughout the conversation, they discuss:  Tony’s experience in quarantine in Australia.  His beginnings in finance and finding his path to writing His first play, which was produced by the Sydney Theatre Company.  His experience in film school.  Returning to work with STC.  His play, THE GREAT, and writing for Robyn Nevin.  Turning the play into a screenplay, which landed in the hands of Yorgos Lanthimos Coming on board THE FAVORITE to work on the screenplay.  Working off a script originally by Deborah Davis Knowing casting THE GREAT would be difficult, and finding his Peter in Nicholas Hoult. Elle Fanning’s involvement as lead actress and EP Finding an ensemble with the necessary comedic and dramatic skills.  Prepping for the shoot with the actors with little rehearsal Communicating style to the writers room and staffing the room with specific skills.  The interesting historical facts they found (including the pregnancy test used in the show) Finding the humor through his characters.  The casual violence in the show.  Elle’s nerves about her comedic experience.  The tool of sex throughout the story.  Tony’s favorite aspect of these characters The first and last days of production on THE GREAT.  Getting picked up for season 2 Handwriting the first draft.  Tony’s perspective on a life in storytelling.  Learn More: Hollywood Unscripted Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter ----------------------------- Hosted and Produced by: Jenny Curtis Edited by: J Whiting Executive Producer: Stuart Halperin Theme Music by: Cellest & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production