Overview
- Dominic Sessa, known for his breakout role in 'The Holdovers,' has been officially cast as Anthony Bourdain in the A24-backed biopic 'Tony.'
- Antonio Banderas will co-star in the film, though details of his role remain undisclosed.
- 'Tony,' directed by Matt Johnson and written by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe, will depict a pivotal summer in 1976 when a young Bourdain worked in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
- Bourdain's estate, represented by Kimberly Witherspoon, is actively involved in the project as an executive producer to ensure authenticity.
- Production is set to commence in May 2025, with A24 collaborating with Star Thrower Entertainment and Zapruder Films to co-finance and co-produce the film.