Most people know Wolfgang Puck as the ebullient proprietor of Celebrity-saturated Spago, purveyor of frozen pizzas to the masses and ubiquitous presence on .
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Disney+ has revealed the trailer for
Wolfgang, a documentary film chronicling the story of Austrian Wolfgang Puck who survived a troubled childhood to become one of the world’s most successful chefs.
The film is produced by Supper Club (
Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Chef’s Table, Street Food) David Gelb serves as director and producer, Brian McGinn is producer and screenwriter, and Jason Sterman is producer.
As a teenager in Austria, Wolfgang Puck harnessed his love of cooking to escape the harsh rule of his stepfather. A local apprenticeship forged his path to train at a revered French restaurant before landing in America at age 24. In 70s Hollywood, Puck began working at Ma Maison, crafting an original menu around fresh ingredients, making the once-tacky eatery a popular, acclaimed darling. Still, the lack of acknowledgement from Ma Maison’s owner pushed Puck to take the biggest risk of his career and open his first restaurant, Spago, an instant hit where famous clientele dote