Playing Anthony Bourdain? Dominic Sessa Has No Reservations

Dominic Sessa, known for The Holdovers, will portray a young Anthony Bourdain in the upcoming biopic titled Tony. Director Matt Johnson discussed the film's faithfulness to Bourdain's life, specifically referencing the self-mythologizing present in Kitchen Confidential. Johnson explained the use of poetic license regarding the depiction of Bourdain's time working in Provincetown kitchens. The project marks Sessa's most significant role to date, bringing the iconic chef's early years to the cinematic screen.