The Unvarnished Portrait of Anthony Bourdain's Past The recent biopic "Tony" is notable not only for its unflinching portrayal of Anthony Bourdain's flaws but also for showing what happens when writers are given the freedom to tell a story their way.
Behind this film is a story about two screenwriters who took a risk on a project that might have seemed like a long shot.
Todd Bartels and Lou Howe, both seasoned writers with credits to their name, had been itching to tackle a biopic after writing the script for "Dumb Blonde," which landed them on the Black List of best unproduced screenplays in 2022.