The Favourite (2018) — Screenplay
In 18th-century England, Queen Anne's confidante Sarah must outmaneuver her scheming cousin Abigail to retain her influence over the fragile monarch.
- Written by
- Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Biography
- Length
- 111 pages
This script rewards study for its razor-sharp dialogue and tonal tightrope walk between dark comedy and period drama. The power dynamics shift with precision, and the confined court setting amplifies every verbal duel. Pay attention to how the writers use costume and gesture to reveal character without exposition.
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