[REVISION HISTORY]

Release of Anthony Bourdain biographical film ‘Tony’

Updated 1 time since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-08-26 11:43 UTC → 2026-08-27 19:32 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The biographical film ‘Tony’, directed by Matt Johnson and produced by A24, premiered in the United States to explore the early life of chef Anthony Bourdain. Based on excerpts from Bourdain’s memoir ‘Kitchen Confidential’, the film follows a 19-year-old Bourdain, played by Dominic Sessa, as he works as a dishwasher in Provincetown, Massachusetts, during the mid-1970s. Following its release, the film earned $5 million during its opening weekend in wide release, ranking seventh at the box office. The production, which had a budget of less than $15 million, ~~has also drawn attention~~ utilized real locations in the Cape Cod area to reflect the geography of Bourdain’s early ~~career~~ career. The film also features Antonio Banderas in a role as a chef. During production, Sessa reportedly found certain repetitive tasks difficult, such as a recurring gag involving cold water being dumped on him, which required him to maintain a state of ~~lead actor Dominic Sessa, who previously~~ “deep relaxation” to simulate sleep. The film’s success has drawn renewed attention to Sessa’s background; before his starring role, he worked for five summers starting at age 13 as a dishwasher and doughnut maker at Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery in Ocean City, New Jersey.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.