Emilia Jones & Leo Woodall Cast in Anthony Bourdain Biopic 'Tony'

Emilia Jones and Leo Woodall join A24’s ‘Tony,’ a biopic exploring Anthony Bourdain’s pivotal summer in 1976.
Emilia Jones and
Leo Woodall have officially joined the cast of A24’s new biopic, Tony, about iconic chef
Anthony Bourdain, according to Deadline. The movie, directed by Matt Johnson, stars rising actor
Dominic Sessa in the title role alongside
Antonio Banderas.
While plot details remain secretive, the story will revolve around Bourdain’s life-changing experiences during the summer of 1976 in Provincetown, Massachusetts—a key period before he became a household name.
Jones, acclaimed for her role in Oscar-winner CODA, is also set to appear in Edgar Wright’s upcoming film The Running Man. Woodall, who captivated viewers in The White Lotus, recently starred alongside Renée Zellweger in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
With filming starting this month, fans are already buzzing online about how these fresh talents will bring authenticity and depth to Bourdain’s compelling journey, supported by his estate.