Tony (2026 film)

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Tony is an upcoming American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Matt Johnson. Based on the life of the American chef Anthony Bourdain, it stars Dominic Sessa as Bourdain alongside Emilia Jones, Dagmara Domińczyk, Rich Sommer, Stavros Halkias, Leo Woodall, and Antonio Banderas.

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Tony
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMatt Johnson
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMichael Bauman
Edited by
Music byJay McCarrol
Production
companies
  • Star Thrower Entertainment
  • Zapruder Films
Distributed byA24
Release date
  • August 2026 (2026-08)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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Premise

In 1976, a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain wants to be a writer but takes a summer job at a Cape Cod restaurant, learning under the tutelage of a Brazilian-born restaurateur.[1][2]

Cast

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 as Bourdain.[3] In April 2025, Antonio Banderas joined the cast.[4] In May 2025, Emilia Jones and Leo Woodall joined the cast.[5] In August 2025, it was reported that production had concluded, with Stavros Halkias "rounding out" the cast.[6]

Release

Tony is scheduled for release in the United States by A24 in August 2026.[7] The first trailer was released in May.[1][2]

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