Anthony Bourdain gets biopic title.
Dominic Sessa plays Anthony Bourdain in A24 biopic 'Tony'
“The Holdovers” breakout Dominic Sessa is in talks to play the famed chef and travel documentary maker in “Tony,” a film from production company Star Thrower Entertainment (“The Post,” “King Richard,” “Eternity”). A24 is reportedly in talks with “BlackBerry” director and co-writer Matt Johnson to helm the project.
The film is written by Lou Howe and Todd Bartels. A24 is in talks to produce with Trevor White and Tim White under their Star Thrower banner, along with Johnson and Matthew Miller. Emily Rose will executive produce.
Sessa, who was named one of Variety's 10 Actors to Watch in 2023, will soon appear in "Now You See Me 3" alongside fellow franchise newcomers Ariana Greenblatt and Justice Smith. Other upcoming projects include Michael Showalter's holiday comedy "Oh. What. Fun" and the Rose Byrne-starrer "Tow."
