Director Yorgos Lanthimos, Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, and writer Tony McNamara discussed The Favourite on the opening day press conference at the 56th New York Film Festival. With a special appearance by legendary costume designer Sandy Powell, the group discussed bringing this wild 18th-century world to life, the use of wide angle lenses, acting with animals, not being beholden to historical accuracy, and much more.

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