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Becoming Anthony Bourdain with Dominic Sessa

GQ | August 22, 2026



_Tony_ star Dominic Sessa breaks down everything he did to become Anthony Bourdain. The American actor talks through every step of his journey towards becoming Anthony: from watching _Parts Unknown_ when researching Anthony’s mannerisms to fine-tuning Anthony’s signature look.

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00:00 – Becoming Tony
00:15 – Casting: “I never auditioned for this movie”
02:44 – Research: “I had maybe 20 photos that I referenced”
08:03 – Look: “I think the hair was the biggest thing for me”
10:56 – Training: “This was an emotional workout”
15:11 – Traits: “I never wanted to look like I was trying to be taller”

*Credits:*
Director: Kristen DeVore
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Brady Jackson
Talent: Dominic Sessa
Producer: Sam Dennis
Senior Producer: Michael Beckert
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Evie Roop
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich
Sound Mixer: Glo Hernandez
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Hollie Ortiz
Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Additional Editor: Grant Sponable
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow
Executive Producer: Cara Marceante
Director, Creative: Nick Collett
Director, Programming: Jeremy Clowney

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  1. @_a_2894

    August 22, 2026 at 12:32 pm

    We really need more of those actor, they remind us of the golden age of cinema
    They remind me of actors like Al pacino and de niro and dustin Hoffman especially in thier early career.
    We are in sucha loss

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