‘The Favourite’ Film: Here’s Why Olivia Colman’s New Movie Is Getting A Lot Of Hype

Allow us to explain… 

So what is ‘The Favourite’? 

Out on New Year’s Day, the movie is a period drama and comedy, telling the story of two cousins (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone) battling to be favourites in the court of Queen Anne (Olivia). To complicate matters, at some point they both embark on sexual relationships with the unconfident, temperamental monarch. 

The Guardian describes it as “a tragicomic tale of personal and political jealousy and intrigue in 18th-century England”. 

Who else is involved? 

‘The Favourite’ is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, who previously took charge of the critically-acclaimed movie ‘The Lobster’, which starred Olivia and Rachel. 

British stars Nicholas Holt and Joe Alwyn are also in the cast.