Focus On…The Favourite

Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite dives into Queen Anne’s court in a way that only Lanthimos can. Taking Deborah Davis’ script, Lanthimos worked with Tony McNamara to spice things up. Lonely, depressed and suffering from gout, Queen Anne is wickedly played by Olivia Colman who just snagged a Golden Globe for her performance.

We spoke to Davis, Lanthimos, DP Robbie Ryan, Costume designer Sandy Powell, and Tony McNamara about bringing The Favourite to the big screen, working with natural lighting and designing regal costumes on a limited budget. Click images to read the interviews:

Deborah Davis Talks To Awards Daily About The Favourite’s Twenty Year Journey To The Big Screen

Tony McNamara Discusses Penning The Favourite and Working with Yorgos Lanthimos

Fiona Crombie on Transforming Hatfield House For Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite

Cinematographer Robbie Ryan Discusses How He Lit Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite

“He Wanted The Hair To Look Lived In.” Nadia Stacey On Working With Yorgos Lanthimos To Create The Hair and Makeup for The Favourite

Costume Designer Sandy Powell On Creating The Monochromatic Look Of The Favourite.

The Art of the Scene – Yorgos Lanthimos on The Favourite

Yorgos Lanthimos Discusses The Favourite And How He Waited for His Cast to Come Together