Tony (2026 film)
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| Directed by | Matt Johnson |
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| Cinematography | Michael Bauman |
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| Music by | Jay McCarrol |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tony is an upcoming American biographical film directed by Matt Johnson. Based on the life of the American chef Anthony Bourdain, it stars Dominic Sessa as Bourdain alongside Emilia Jones, Dagmara Domińczyk, Rich Sommer, Stavros Halkias, Leo Woodall, and Antonio Banderas.
Premise
[edit]In 1976, a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain wants to be a writer but takes a summer job at a Cape Cod restaurant, learning under the tutelage of a Brazilian-born restaurateur.[1][2]
Cast
[edit]- Dominic Sessa as Anthony Bourdain
- Emilia Jones as Nancy, Tony's love interest
- Dagmara Domińczyk
- Rich Sommer as Pierre Bourdain
- Stavros Halkias as Dimitri, restaurant worker
- Leo Woodall as Sal, restaurant worker
- Antonio Banderas as Ciro, restaurant owner and chef who hires Tony
- Michael Jibrin as Tyrone, restaurant worker
- Caroline Portu as Robin, Nancy's friend
- Monica Raymund as Mary
- Ava Davey-Bissett as Vicki, girl Sal meets at party
Production
[edit]In August 2024, it was reported that Matt Johnson would direct an Anthony Bourdain biopic titled Tony from a script by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe, with Dominic Sessa as Bourdain.[3] In April 2025, Antonio Banderas joined the cast.[4] In May 2025, Emilia Jones and Leo Woodall joined the cast.[5] In August 2025, it was reported that production had concluded, with Stavros Halkias "rounding out" the cast.[6]
Release
[edit]Tony is scheduled for release in the United States by A24 in August 2026.[7] The first trailer was released in May.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gajewski, Ryan (May 5, 2026). "Dominic Sessa Is an Adventure-Seeking Anthony Bourdain in A24's 'Tony' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ a b Jacob, Arushi (May 5, 2026). "'Tony' Trailer: Anthony Bourdain Biopic From A24 Stars Dominic Sessa as the Iconic Chef in His Younger Years". Variety. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 12, 2024). "A24 Circling Anthony Bourdain Biopic 'Tony' From Star Thrower Entertainment With 'The Holdovers' Breakout Dominic Sessa In Talks To Star: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 23, 2025). "Antonio Banderas Joins Dominic Sessa In Anthony Bourdain Pic 'Tony' From A24, Star Thrower And Zapruder Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 15, 2025). "Emilia Jones & Leo Woodall Join A24's 'Tony'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 12, 2025). "Stavros Halkias Rounds Out Cast Of A24's Anthony Bourdain Biopic 'Tony'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Hall, Gerrad (May 4, 2026). "Dominic Sessa transforms into Anthony Bourdain in first look at Tony (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
