Dominic Sessa to Star as Anthony Bourdain in Biopic ‘Tony’
variety.comKatcy Stephan Anthony Bourdain is getting the biopic treatment. “The Holdovers” breakout Dominic Sessa is in talks to portray the celebrity chef and travel documentarian in “Tony,” a film from production company Star Thrower Entertainment (“The Post,” “King Richard,” “Eternity”).
A24 are said to be in talks with “BlackBerry” director and co-writer Matt Johnson to helm the project. The film’s script 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, is next set to appear in “Now You See Me 3” alongside fellow franchise newcomers Ariana Greenblatt and Justice Smith.
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