Tony biopic follows young Anthony Bourdain in Provincetown

Tony film Anthony Bourdain biopic Dominic Sessa A24 Provincetown

The A24 film 'Tony' is a biopic centered on the early life of chef Anthony Bourdain. Set in the summer of 1975 in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the story follows a 19-year-old Bourdain as he works as a dishwasher in a seafood establishment.

Directed by Matt Johnson, the film is loosely inspired by the opening chapters of Bourdain’s memoir, 'Kitchen Confidential'. Dominic Sessa portrays the young Bourdain, while Antonio Banderas plays a chef character. During production, Sessa reportedly found the recurring gag of having cold water dumped on him to be a difficult and repetitive task, requiring him to remain in a state of deep relaxation to simulate sleep.

The production utilized real locations in the Cape Cod area to reflect the geography of Bourdain’s early career.

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Anthony Bourdain · Antonio Banderas · Dominic Sessa · Matt Johnson · Provincetown

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The water used in the film was not saltwater, despite what the movie implies. www.cinemablend.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Antonio Banderas portrays a chef character in the film. siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Dominic Sessa plays the role of Anthony Bourdain. www.studlife.com · siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The movie is set in Provincetown, Massachusetts, during the summer of 1975. www.studlife.com · siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film is inspired by the early chapters of Bourdain’s book 'Kitchen Confidential'. siviaggia.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The film 'Tony' is a biopic about a young Anthony Bourdain. www.studlife.com · siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com