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The life story of American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who tragically died by suicide in 2018, is set to hit the big screen this year, with its first trailer dropping tonight.
The biopic, titled "Tony," is directed by Matt Johnson, who three years ago helmed the critically acclaimed "BlackBerry," a film chronicling the rise of the BlackBerry phone. The screenwriting team includes Lou Howe, Todd Bartels, and Matthew Miller, who co-wrote the "BlackBerry" script with Johnson.
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The cast of "Tony" includes Leo Woodall, Emilia Jones, Monica Raymund, and Antonio Banderas, who portrays Bourdain's mentor. Rising star Dominic Sessa, who recently gained recognition for his roles in "The Holdovers" and "Now You See Me 3," will play Bourdain. The film is set in 1976 and primarily chronicles Bourdain's early experiences as he transitioned from a writer to a kitchen apprentice. It is scheduled for an August release this year.