Deborah Davis (screenwriter)

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Deborah Davis is a British screenwriter, known for The Favourite (2018). [1]

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Davis has a background in practicing law and journalism. [2] [1] She wrote the first draft of what would become The Favourite in 1998, under the original title The Balance of Power, and earned an MA from the University of East Anglia. [3] [4] The Favourite was nominated for numerous awards and accolades. She submitted the story to producer Ceci Dempsey and Ed Guiney, who brought in director Yorgos Lanthimos. Lanthimos introduced Davis to Tony McNamara to help polish the screenplay. [3]

In 2021 it was announced that Davis was writing a television series based on the life of Marie Antoinette. [5] [6] The Canal+ and BBC production was filmed in France in locations that included Versailles and Vaux-le-Vicomte. [7]

Writing credits

ProductionTypeYearCompany
The Favourite Feature film2018 Fox Searchlight
Marie Antoinette Television series2022 Canal+ and BBC

Awards and nominations

The Favourite

YearAwardResult
Best Original Screenplay [8] Academy Award Nominated
Best Original Screenplay [9]
[10] 		British Academy Film Awards Won
Best Screenplay [11]
[12]
[13]
[14] 		British Independent Film Awards Won
Best Original Screenplay [15]
[16] 		Critic's Choice Awards Nominated
Best Screenplay [17]
[18] 		Golden Globe Awards Nominated

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References

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  2. ↑ Grant, Charles (10 January 2019). "20 years in the making: The story behind Bafta front runner 'The Favourite'". Screen Daily . Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  3. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (13 January 2009). "Screenwriters Deborah Davis & Tony McNamara Break Down Their Long, Gratifying Journeys With 'The Favourite'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  4. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (5 November 2018). "Deborah Davis Talks To Awards Daily About The Favourite's Twenty Year Journey To The Big Screen". Awards Daily . Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  5. ↑ "'Marie Antoinette' Series From 'The Favourite' Writer Underway For Canal+ & Banijay". Deadline Hollywood. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  6. ↑ "'Marie Antoinette' Drama Series From 'The Favourite' Writer Enters Production". Variety. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "A Lavish New TV Series Will Offer A Feminist Take On Marie Antoinette's Life". Vogue. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
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