Deborah Davis

Deborah Davis is a British screenwriter, known for The Favourite.

Education She earned an MA from the University of East Anglia.

Career Davis has a background in practicing law and journalism. 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. The Canal+ and BBC production was filmed in France in locations that included Versailles and Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Writing credits

Awards and nominations

The Favourite YearAwardResult Best Original Screenplay Academy Award Best Original Screenplay British Academy Film Awards Best Screenplay British Independent Film Awards Best Original Screenplay Critic's Choice Awards Best Screenplay Golden Globe Awards