After making his mark on Hollywood directing with Iron Man, Iron Man 2 and Cowboys and Aliens, Jon Favreau appears to be returning to his independent roots. I would advise not watching this on an empty stomach, as there is food porn galore. A part of me can’t wait to read all the food puns when this film gets reviewed.
Chef revolves around Carl Casper (Jon Favreau), a renowned chef in Los Angeles who suddenly quits his job to retain his creative integrity. In Miami, he decides to open up a food truck with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), his best friend (John Leguizamo) and his son in an attempt to reconnect with his love of life, family and food.
Chef is written, directed by and starring Jon Favreau. Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansson, Bobby Cannavale, Oliver Platt and Robert Downey Jr. round out this impressive ensemble. Chef is set to open on May 9th, as well as being selected as the opening film for this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival. Check out the trailer below:
Source: Open Road Films
