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Matt Johnson’s “Tony” Debuts, Sessa Portrays Young Bourdain

8/10/2026

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Matt Johnson released “Tony” on Aug 7, expanding on Aug 21.
Dominic Sessa plays Anthony Bourdain, with Antonio Banderas as “Chef,” Emilia Jones as Nancy and Leo Woodall as Sal.
Filmed in 25 days on Cape Cod, including five days Provincetown, 1975-set story follows a 19-year-old Bourdain with a job to chase a crush.
Johnson said A24 film debuted in Vancouver on Aug 14 as work without him.

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Story summary

Matt Johnson released “Tony” on Aug 7, expanding on Aug 21.
Dominic Sessa plays Anthony Bourdain, with Antonio Banderas as “Chef,” Emilia Jones as Nancy and Leo Woodall as Sal.
Filmed in 25 days on Cape Cod, including five days Provincetown, 1975-set story follows a 19-year-old Bourdain with a job to chase a crush.
Johnson said A24 film debuted in Vancouver on Aug 14 as work without him.