You’ll Hardly Believe the Twisty True Story Behind The Favourite
The historical comedy The Favourite is proving to be a definite contender for the major awards this season.
After picking up a win for star Olivia Colman at the Golden Globes, plus 12 BAFTA nominations, the film is well on its way to being a heavy hitter.
Set during the reign of Queen Anne of Great Britain, the story revolves around a messy triangle between the queen, her longtime confidant, and an ambitious newcomer to the court.
The movie shows all the scheming and hijinks - but the best part is that it's all based on a true story.The BackstoryQueen Anne (played by Colman) was part of the Stuart dynasty, who came to the English throne after Queen Elizabeth died without children and left the throne to James I, son of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Her father was the deposed King James II, who was overthrown in the Glorious
