It's been years since the unexpected passing of world traveler and chef Anthony Bourdain , and it seems like Hollywood is finally getting around to creating a biopic that will, hopefully, do him justice. A24 is in negotiations to make a biopic titled The Dish , and it has a big star from The Holdovers in the mix for the star role. Critics loved The Holdovers , and having seen it recently, I think it's already in the conversation to be one of the best Christmas movies of all time .
Now, Deadline reports one of its standout stars, Dominic Sessa, is reportedly in conversations about playing Anthony Bourdain , and I couldn't love the idea any more than I currently do. Dominic Sessa Is In Talks To Play Anthony Bourdain, Presumably During His Early Career As A Chef Based on the title of this project, it seems like it could be centered on Anthony Bourdain's early days as a chef. He got his start working in Manhattan restaurants, but it was his writing about the restaurant scene that really skyrocketed his profile.
His personality elevated him to a status as a travel show host that even other food show presenters were envious of , but many of us know that part of Bourdain well. I'd be thrilled to see something that tackled his early career, especially with someone like Dominic Sessa in the mix to play him. Sessa Was Great In The Holdovers, And Could Be The Definitive Young Talent To Bring The Larger Than Life Bourdain To Life The Holdovers was one of CinemaBlend's best movies of 2023.