Anika Begay
The big picture
- Dominic Sessa will play Anthony Bourdain in the upcoming Tony biopic, directed by Matt Johnson.
- Bourdain’s journey from chef to TV icon celebrated in a film should explore his genius and his struggles. Sessa’s rising star continues to shine.
- The highly anticipated biopic will be a compelling look at Bourdain’s life, with a screenplay by Lou Howe and Todd Bartels. Stay tuned for more updates.
Dominic Sessawho recently made headlines with her breakthrough role in the Oscar-winning comedy-drama The survivorsis gearing up for his next big project. According to an exclusive report from Deadline, Sessa is set to play the late chef and TV icon Antonio Bordain in the next biopic TonyThe film is being produced by Oscar-nominated production company Star Thrower Entertainment, with A24 reportedly in negotiations to acquire the project.
The biopic, which has already received considerable attention, will be directed by Matt Johnsonwith Time AND Trevor White of Star Thrower and Matt Miller producing. The screenplay was written by Louis Howe AND Todd BartelsWhile Emily Rose will serve as an executive producer. While both A24 and Star Thrower declined to comment on the project, anticipation is building for what promises to be a compelling and intimate look into Bourdain’s life.
Who is Anthony Bourdain?
Anthony Bourdain’s journey to fame is the stuff of culinary legend. He spent the ’80s and ’90s honing his craft in various Manhattan kitchens, eventually becoming executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles. However, it was his candid and unflinching collection of essays on the dark side of the restaurant industry, published in The New Yorkerthat launched him into the spotlight. His raw, direct writing style resonated with readers and quickly established him as a unique voice in the culinary media landscape.
Bourdain’s fame only grew when he began hosting a series of television shows, most notably Anthony Bourdain: No reservations on the Travel Channel. Over the course of its eight seasons, the show transformed Bourdain into a global star, celebrated for his bold exploration of cultures and cuisines around the world. Tragically, Bourdain’s life was cut short in 2018 when he committed suicide.
Although it is not yet clear what period of Bourdain’s life Tony will focus on, the film is expected to delve into the complexities of his character, exploring both his culinary genius and his personal struggles. For Sessa, Bourdain’s role marks another significant milestone in his rising career. Following his stellar performance in The survivors next to Paul Giamatti AND Forward Joy Randolph, Sessa has become one of the most sought-after young actors in Hollywood. While Giamatti and Randolph received Oscar nominations (Randolph even took home the award), Sessa’s performance was widely praised, proving that he could hold his own against more experienced talent.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on this highly anticipated project.
