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

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Emilia Jones and Leo Woodall join A24’s ‘Tony,’ a biopic exploring Anthony Bourdain’s pivotal summer in 1976.

Emilia Jones and Leo Woodall Special Advanced Screening of 'One Day', BAFTA, London, UK - 06 Feb 2024Leo 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 LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Dominic Sessa at the 96th Annual Oscars at at the Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.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.