A24 is set to release the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic, titled “Tony,” in theaters this August. The film stars Dominic Sessa, known for his breakout role in “The Holdovers,” as the younger Anthony Bourdain. Directed by Matt Johnson, who previously helmed "BlackBerry" and "Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie," the movie takes a unique approach to Bourdain's life, focusing on a pivotal summer in 1975 or 1976 rather than attempting to cover his entire renowned career.

The narrative centers on a 19-year-old Bourdain in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen. This transformative experience is depicted as shaping the course of his future life, long before he became the celebrated chef, author of “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” and Emmy-winning TV host for series like “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown” on CNN. Bourdain tragically died by suicide in 2018 at the age of 61.

The film's cast includes Antonio Banderas as Ciro, a Brazilian-born restaurateur who mentors the young Tony. Other cast members are Emilia Jones as Nancy, Tony’s love interest; Rich Sommer as Pierre Bourdain; Stavros Halkias as Dimitri; Leo Woodall as Sal; Michael Jibrin as Tyrone; Caroline Portu as Robin; Monica Raymund as Mary; and Dagmara Domińczyk. The script for “Tony” was written by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe.

Anthony Bourdain’s estate has expressed support for this particular cinematic interpretation, noting that it is not a standard biopic that attempts to summarize his entire life. They emphasize that the film depicts an