A24 Releases ‘Tony’ Trailer Starring Dominic Sessa
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- A24 released the first “Tony” trailer in August, giving audiences a first look at the biopic.
- Dominic Sessa plays 19‑year‑old Bourdain, showing his early kitchen struggles in Provincetown.
- Antonio Banderas appears as the stern chef mentor who teaches Bourdain oyster‑opening and enforces a 10:45 start time.
- IndieWire called the trailer a “coming‑of‑age” portrait of Bourdain.
- Variety praised Sessa’s “raw energy” in the new teaser.
Why it matters: A24 gains a fresh blockbuster with the August release, adding one new title to its slate and driving higher Q3 foot traffic, boosting ancillary sales.
