Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Modest Apocalypse and Other Stories |
1991 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Darkest Hour |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Two Popes |
2019 |
Buy |
| Warren and Bill |
2024 |
Buy |
Plays#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Theory of Everything |
2014 |
Buy |
| Ladies Night |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Collaboration |
2022 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Spinners |
1999 |
Buy |
| The English Harem |
2001 |
Buy |
| Brilliance |
2003 |
Buy |
| Death of a Superhero |
2005 |
Buy |
| Show of Hands / Endurance |
2007 |
Buy |
| In the Absence of Heroes |
2012 |
Buy |
| Going Zero |
2023 |
Buy |
Anthony McCarten has built a career across multiple forms of storytelling. Born in New Zealand, he began as a playwright and novelist before gaining international recognition for his screenwriting. His biographical screenplays have earned multiple Academy Award nominations and brought real historical figures to life on screen.
His fiction career includes novels like Brilliance, Death of a Superhero, and Going Zero, each of which shows his ability to blend big ideas with accessible storytelling. He has also written plays and non-fiction, including The Darkest Hour and The Two Popes, both of which originated as books before becoming films. McCarten’s work moves comfortably between page and stage, and his range from dark comedy to historical drama sets him apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Anthony McCarten written?
Anthony McCarten has written fourteen books across four series.
What was Anthony McCarten's first book?
Anthony McCarten’s first book is A Modest Apocalypse and Other Stories, published in 1991.
What screenplays has Anthony McCarten written?
McCarten has written several acclaimed biographical screenplays, including The Theory of Everything (about Stephen Hawking), The Darkest Hour (about Winston Churchill), Bohemian Rhapsody (about Freddie Mercury), and The Two Popes (about Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis).