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Dominic Sessa stars in 'Tony,' an Anthony Bourdain biopic
5 May
Summary
- The biopic 'Tony' focuses on Bourdain's first kitchen job at 19.
- Dominic Sessa portrays the young Anthony Bourdain in the film.
- The movie explores Bourdain's transformative summer in Provincetown, Mass.
A new biopic titled 'Tony' is set to bring the early life of Anthony Bourdain to the screen, with Dominic Sessa starring as the celebrated chef and travel host. The film's trailer reveals a focus on a pivotal period in Bourdain's life: his first job in a restaurant kitchen at the age of 19.
This formative experience took place in Provincetown, Massachusetts, during the summer of 1975. The movie aims to capture the essence of this coming-of-age story, highlighting the people Bourdain met and the lessons learned that profoundly influenced his journey. The trailer showcases a mix of humor, chaos, and sincerity, characteristic of Bourdain's own work.
Directed by Matt Johnson, 'Tony' explores Bourdain's initial struggles and aspirations, including his desire to be a writer and his eventual immersion into the culinary world. The film features a supporting cast that includes Emilia Jones, Stavros Halkias, and Leo Woodall, with Antonio Banderas playing a head chef. The Anthony Bourdain Estate has supported the film, emphasizing its focus on a specific transformative summer rather than attempting to summarize his entire life. The estate highlighted Bourdain's value of authenticity and hoped the film would remind audiences that every great journey has a beginning.
