Dominic Sessa to Portray Anthony Bourdain in Biopic 'Tony'

Dominic Sessa, the breakout star of "The Holdovers" is in talks to play the late, legendary chef and writer Anthony Bourdain in the upcoming biopic "Tony."

The film is under the production of Star Thrower Entertainment alongside A24 and according to some sources, will delve into the difficult and interesting life of Bourdain, a figure who captivated audiences with his raw honesty, adventurous spirit, and unparalleled culinary expertise. As for Dominic Sessa, he was poised as Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch in 2023, and will next appear alongside Ariana Greenblatt and Justice Smith in "Now You See Me 3." The young actor will definetly bring a new perspective to the iconic character. Also, A24 is courting Matt Johnson, director and co-writer of "BlackBerry" to direct the project.

In addition, the biopic will cover an unspecified portion of Anthony Bourdain's life, who tragically passed away by suicide in 2018. A previous film, the documentary "Roadrunner" explored his life but faced controversy when the filmmaker admitted to using artificial intelligence to create fake quotes attributed to Bourdain.

The casting of Sessa has generated significant buzz in the industry, with many anticipating his portrayal of Bourdain's multifaceted personality. The young actor has already garnered critical acclaim for his role in "The Holdovers," he is probably one of the most promising actors of the next years. Conversely, details about other possible cast members are still unknown, according to Deadline. Furthermore, production is only just starting, so we don't have any other details yet. Bourdain's life was full of excitement, honors, and acclaim, but also struggles with addiction, isolation, and melancholy. We expect a high-quality production, typical of A24 and a great job by Dominic Sessa.