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24-05-2025
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Paul Giamatti Says He Finally Got on the Phone With Cher After Years of Missed Calls – Here's What She Wanted to Talk About
Paul Giamatti and Cher finally connected and spoke last year after years of phone tag. While appearing on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Thursday, the actor reminisced about the host being on his podcast and mentioning that his number one dream guest was Cher. Colbert admitted to putting some of his weight behind the proposal and asked on Giamatti's most recent visit to his show if he managed to track the singer down. Apparently the two finally connected after years of missed calls at the end of 2024. 'Cut to me working in Toronto, I'm in a hotel room and the phone rings,' Giamatti said. 'I'm watching 'Rockford Files' or something on the television and the phone rings, it's an unknown number, it's from California. I pick it up and a voice says, 'Hey, it's me.'' Colbert asked if Giamatti knew who it was and the actor exclaimed, 'Immediately!' 'I was like, 'Cher?!'' he added. 'It was Cher. She called and I talked to her for about half an hour. Lovely woman. She had been wanting to call me, I wasn't trying to call her. For years, I'd heard she'd been trying to call me.' Pressed by Colbert what they talked about for 30 minutes, Giamatti reveealed, 'She wanted to tell me how much she liked me in 'John Adams.'' He then quipped: 'Only about 15 years after I was actually on it.' 'Cher's a busy woman,' Colbert replied. 'And evidently you're hard to find.' Giamatti and Cher's legendary game of phone tag had been going on for years before Colbert helped finally connect the two. While promoting 'The Holdovers' in 2023, the actor explained the situation on 'The Howard Stern Show.' 'Every now and then I get a message from somebody that says Cher — she really needs to talk to me, like it's important, like it's crucial that she talks to me,' Giamatti said on the show. 'And I'm like, 'What the f–k? Why does Cher want to talk to me?' Nobody will tell me, and then I never hear anything. And then a year will go by and it happens again.' Thankfully, now we know it is because Cher is one of the biggest 'John Adams' fans around. The post Paul Giamatti Says He Finally Got on the Phone With Cher After Years of Missed Calls – Here's What She Wanted to Talk About | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
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25-04-2025
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'The Holdovers' star to play young Anthony Bourdain in Provincetown-set biopic
The upcoming Cape Cod-set biopic film 'Tony' has officially signed on actor Dominic Sessa, who has ties to Massachusetts, to play the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, according to Variety. Sessa, 22, shot to fame in 2023 for his role in the Oscar-winning film 'The Holdovers' opposite Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, set in the '70s at a fictional New England boarding school during Christmas break. Variety reported that Sessa will play a young Bourdain during a 'life-changing experience working and living in Provincetown' set in 1976 alongside veteran actor Antonio Banderas in a currently undeclared role. Read More: A short movie filming on Cape Cod is looking for actor for the lead role The movie's casting crew has been scouting extras for 'Tony,' and filming is set to take place from May until early June in Provincetown and on the South Shore. The casting agency is looking specifically for male actors of all ages and ethnicities to fill the role of kitchen staff. Sessa had been rumored to play Bourdain since August of last year until his official confirmation this week. Read More: From 'racist employee' to lead star, this movie filming in Mass. is looking for actors Sessa was once a student at Deerfield Academy in Western Massachusetts, one of the many filming locations statewide for 'The Holdovers.' Sessa was also an active member of the school's theater program before his debut and breakout role. Bourdain was best known as a celebrity chef, author, TV host and travel documentarian. He died at age 61 by suicide on June 8, 2018, in the Alsace region of France, while filming his TV series 'Parts Unknown.' Read More: Mass. actors wanted: Get paid $1,200 for filming a movie for 5 days In an episode of the series from its 2013-2014 season, based in Provincetown, Bourdain talked about his time in the region, his heroin use at the time, and culinary spots and bars he used to frequent. Italian restaurant in Boston hotel quietly closes after 7 years Famous band's member 'never once received a royalty' for millions of albums Grammy-nominated metal band to end because lead singer's 'ears are tired' Bryan Adams 'Roll With The Punches' 2025 tour coming to Boston, how to buy tickets Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Anthony Bourdain Movie 'Tony' Announces Actor Who Will Star As Legendary Chef
The career of actor Dominic Sessa is really cooking now that he's been cast as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic. The actor, who was acclaimed in his debut role in 2023's 'The Holdovers' opposite Paul Giamatti, will portray the famed chef and TV host in the film 'Tony,' alongside Antonio Banderas. The film is set in 1976, and Sessa will portray a pre-fame Bourdain whose life changes while working and living in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Banderas' role is being kept under wraps, but shooting is expected to commence next month. Bourdain, after a career that took him from culinary school to becoming the executive chef of New York's Brasserie Les Halles, to best-selling author and TV host on CNN and the Travel Channel, committed suicide in June 2018. Social media had strong reactions, both on board and against the casting choice. Dominic Sessa was so good in 'The Holdovers', he gave such a nuanced, but powerful performance I believe will serve him well portraying the legendary Anthony Bourdain. And with the film being A24 and centering food, this will definitely be one of my most anticipated films. — Bella (🍿🫶🏾Cinematically Emotional) (@BellaLoveNote) April 23, 2025 I love this arc for Matt Johnson— from Youtube Show to A24 director. Dominic Sessa has raw talent and I am pulling for him. — Ryan (@medium_gray) April 23, 2025 i keep saying 'enough biopics' and then they announce the most tailored-to-me biopic of all time — todd bonzalez (@doinkpatrol) April 23, 2025 WAITTTTT ANTHONY BOURDAIN BIOPIC???? Oh this is major news for me omfg — lucas🎄 (@mandoIorian) April 23, 2025 DOMINIC SESSA OSCAR INCOMING!!!! — aly! (@spideymoons15) April 23, 2025 Those who weren't as excited took a 'what would Tony do?' approach to the news. Anthony Bourdain would have HATED this but unfortunately I will be tuning in — Don't call me Christopher (@anordinarydayy) April 23, 2025 That's a horrible choice for the lead in this. Anthony Bourdain was a lot of things but a goofy looking doofus isn't one of them. — NotABugEater (@Melnyiam_) April 23, 2025 Not a dig against this guy but I'd be surprised if anybody can capture Anthony Bourdain. Genuinely one of a kind. — Davis C. (@MrRedude) April 23, 2025 i feel like anthony bourdain would hate this 😭 — not syd ❄️ (@sjarmstrong143) April 23, 2025 Anthony Bourdain Didn't Hold Back When Writing About Henry Kissinger Anthony Bourdain's Dark Final Texts To Asia Argento Revealed In Biography Anthony Bourdain: A Revolutionary Celebrity Chef
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23-04-2025
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Anthony Bourdain Movie 'Tony' Announces Actor Who Will Star As Legendary Chef
The career of actor Dominic Sessa is really cooking now that he's been cast as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic. The actor, who was acclaimed in his debut role in 2023's 'The Holdovers' opposite Paul Giamatti, will portray the famed chef and TV host in the film 'Tony,' alongside Antonio Banderas. The film is set in 1976, and Sessa will portray a pre-fame Bourdain whose life changes while working and living in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Banderas' role is being kept under wraps, but shooting is expected to commence next month. Bourdain, after a career that took him from culinary school to becoming the executive chef of New York's Brasserie Les Halles, to best-selling author and TV host on CNN and the Travel Channel, committed suicide in June 2018. Social media had strong reactions, both on board and against the casting choice. Dominic Sessa was so good in 'The Holdovers', he gave such a nuanced, but powerful performance I believe will serve him well portraying the legendary Anthony Bourdain. And with the film being A24 and centering food, this will definitely be one of my most anticipated films. — Bella (🍿🫶🏾Cinematically Emotional) (@BellaLoveNote) April 23, 2025 I love this arc for Matt Johnson— from Youtube Show to A24 director. Dominic Sessa has raw talent and I am pulling for him. — Ryan (@medium_gray) April 23, 2025 i keep saying 'enough biopics' and then they announce the most tailored-to-me biopic of all time — todd bonzalez (@doinkpatrol) April 23, 2025 WAITTTTT ANTHONY BOURDAIN BIOPIC???? Oh this is major news for me omfg — lucas🎄 (@mandoIorian) April 23, 2025 DOMINIC SESSA OSCAR INCOMING!!!! — aly! (@spideymoons15) April 23, 2025 Those who weren't as excited took a 'what would Tony do?' approach to the news. Anthony Bourdain would have HATED this but unfortunately I will be tuning in — Don't call me Christopher (@anordinarydayy) April 23, 2025 That's a horrible choice for the lead in this. Anthony Bourdain was a lot of things but a goofy looking doofus isn't one of them. — NotABugEater (@Melnyiam_) April 23, 2025 Not a dig against this guy but I'd be surprised if anybody can capture Anthony Bourdain. Genuinely one of a kind. — Davis C. (@MrRedude) April 23, 2025 i feel like anthony bourdain would hate this 😭 — not syd ❄️ (@sjarmstrong143) April 23, 2025 Anthony Bourdain Didn't Hold Back When Writing About Henry Kissinger Anthony Bourdain's Dark Final Texts To Asia Argento Revealed In Biography Anthony Bourdain: A Revolutionary Celebrity Chef
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23-04-2025
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Dominic Sessa Officially Signs on to Play Anthony Bourdain in A24 Biopic ‘Tony,' Antonio Banderas Joins Cast
'The Holdovers' star Dominic Sessa will officially don the apron of kitchen legend Anthony Bourdain, alongside Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas in a new biopic from A24. Banderas' role is under wraps, and Sessa was reported as in talks for the project from director Matt Johnson ('Blackberry') last summer. The film, titled 'Tony,' will take place in 1976 when a young Bourdain has a life changing experience working and living in Provincetown, Mass. Cameras are set to roll next month. More from Variety Nicole Kidman's Sexy, Sweaty 'Babygirl' Makes Venice Climax to 6.5-Minute Standing Ovation Esther McGregor on Starring in Two Venice Titles With 'Room Next Door' and 'Babygirl,' and How 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Helped Rekindle Her Relationship With Father Ewan Dominic Sessa to Star as Anthony Bourdain in Biopic 'Tony' Johnson directs a script from Todd Bartels and Lou Howe. A24 will co-finance and co-produce with Star Thrower and Zapruder Films. Star Thrower is run by Tim and Trevor White, who also just wrapped the forthcoming A24 drama 'Eternity' from director David Freyne, screenwriter Pat Cunnane and stars Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Callum Turner, and Oscar winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Director Johnson and Matthew Miller co-produce via Zapruder. Chris Stinson, Amy Greene, Lou Howe, Todd Bartels and Emily Rose will executive produce. Bourdain's estate rep Kimberly Witherspoon will serve as executive producer, alongside Chris Stinson, Amy Greene, Lou Howe, Bartels and Emily Rose. Johson, who just took his 'Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie' to SXSW, is repped by CAA and Chris Spicer at Akin Gump. Sessa is represented by CAA, Untitled and Steve Warren at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Banderas is represented by Emanuel Nunez at NuCo Media Group and George Hayum at Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman. Star Thrower is represented by CAA and attorney David Boyle. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
