The Favourite

Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara have written the script, while follows the political machinations behind the scenes during the reign of Queen Anne, the last monarch of the House of Stuarts. The story takes place between the end of the 17th century and first years of the 18th century, when Anne reigned from 1702-1707. New film from the director of 'The Lobster' and 'Canino', Yorgos Lanthimos, which will feature performances by Olivia Colman ('Broadchurch') as Queen Anne, Rachel Weisz ('Youth') as Duchess of Marlborough and Emma Stone ('Irrational Man') as Abigail Masham, a distant relative of Sarah, the best friend of the Queen and her best advisor, and getting a place in the court of Queen. The script runs account Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara.