Dominic Sessa on why Anthony Bourdain’s life “was not a tragedy” but “a symbol of hope”
2 sources·Updated August 13, 2026
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- CBC Arts CA·1h agoTony director says making biopic was like being in 'a conspiracy with Anthony Bourdain'
Canadian director Matt Johnson says focusing on Anthony Bourdain's life and legacy would come with too much baggage, so he and lead actor Dominic Sessa tried to interrogate the more difficult, complicated feelings in a young man's life.
Read at CBC Arts CA → - NME·11h agoDominic Sessa on why Anthony Bourdain’s life “was not a tragedy” but “a symbol of hope”
The young star of new biopic ‘Tony’ blends his own story with that of the cult writer and chef
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