Tony (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Matt Johnson |
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| Cinematography | Michael Bauman |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tony is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Matt Johnson. Based on the life of Anthony Bourdain, it stars Dominic Sessa as Bourdain alongside Leo Woodall, Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones, and Stavros Halkias.
Cast
- Dominic Sessa as Anthony Bourdain
- Leo Woodall
- Antonio Banderas as Ciro, restaurant owner who hires Tony
- Emilia Jones as Nancy, Tony's love-interest
- Stavros Halkias as Dimitri, restaurant worker and Tony's friend
- Michael Jibrin as Tyrone, restaurant worker
- Caroline Portu as Robin, Nancy's friend
- Monica Raymund as Mary
Production
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 set to star in the title role.[1] In April 2025, Antonio Banderas joined the cast.[2] In May 2025, Emilia Jones and Leo Woodall joined the cast.[3] In August 2025, it was reported that production had concluded, with Stavros Halkias rounding out the cast.[4]
References
- ^ 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. 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. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 15, 2025). "Emilia Jones & Leo Woodall Join A24's 'Tony'". Deadline. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 12, 2025). "Stavros Halkias Rounds Out Cast Of A24's Anthony Bourdain Biopic 'Tony'". Deadline. Retrieved September 12, 2025.