Excitement mounts as Dominic Sessa set to portray Bourdain in "Tony"
The movie will be titled "Tony" (a nickname for Bourdain). The project will be helmed by Star Thrower Entertainment, known for prominent titles like "The Post," "King Richard," and "Eternity." The legendary studio A24 is negotiating with Matt Johnson, the director and co-author of "BlackBerry," to take the director's chair.
It has been reported that Dominic Sessa, whose career gained momentum after his role in the film "Winter Solstice" (five Oscar nominations, one win), is in talks to play Anthony Bourdain.
Lou Howe and Todd Bartels wrote the screenplay for the film. Sessa, named "one of the ten actors to watch" in 2023 by Variety, will also appear in upcoming projects such as Now You See Me 3 and Michael Showalter's Christmas comedy Oh. What. Fun."
It is unclear which period of Bourdain's life the film "Tony" will explore. Bourdain, a beloved television host known for shows like "No Reservations" and "Parts Unknown," took his life in 2018. It should be noted that "Tony" is not the first film project about Bourdain's life.
Anthony Bourdain: Culinary expert, traveller, television personality
Anthony Bourdain is one of the most charismatic figures in the culinary world. His passion for food and travel has attracted millions of viewers worldwide.
Anthony Bourdain's career breakthrough came in 2000 when he published his book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. The book became a bestseller and made him an international star.
He took his own life in June 2018 in France in a hotel during the filming of more episodes of his show. He was 61 years old.
