Apr 22, 2015 see johnny depp as boston crime boss james whitey bulger in black mass photo he has the ability to turn it on without being a method actor, director scott cooper says of depps portrayal of. Because hes become one of the biggest stars in the world, it can be easy to forget he is also a. Jul 31, 2015 johnny depp makes for one terrifying gangster the 52yearold actor takes on the role of reallife mobster whitey bulgar in black mass, and his portrayal of the criminal is sure to make this one. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger in black mass by jim armstrong, wbztv september 4, 2015 at 11. Sep 21, 2015 taking place in the 1970s80s, depp plays jimmy whitey bulger, a notorious mob boss centering his operation out of south boston. Sep 20, 2015 whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Bulger, along with his gang of neerdowells, spend their time on small time crimes and vending machines until fbi agent john connolly, played by joel edgerton, makes a deal with the crime lord that makes him an fbi informant if bulger delivers another mob.
In the film, depp portrays whitey bulger, the organized crime kingpin who at one time was second only to osama bin laden on the fbis ten most wanted fugitives list. Black mass featurette becoming whitey 2015 johnny depp. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass trailer. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and.
Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. Black mass, cbs boston, johnny depp, movie, warner bros. Bolger magnolia pictures 2014 rated r dvd version a semifictionalized story about whitey is about to come out with johnny depp in the role of this boston irish mob boss. Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state. Catch this documentary before a docudrama further confuses you on the facts. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs.
Johnnie sic depp on set with his girlfriend playing me on an anti whitey movie put together by 2 reporters from the boston globe. Johnny depp stars as whitey bulger, the notorious gangster who ruled boston in the 70s and 80s. With slicked back hair and a penchant for aviators, depps resemblance to the real whitey is actually spot on, and we cant wait for the film s september 2015 release. Taking place in the 1970s80s, depp plays jimmy whitey bulger, a notorious mob boss centering his operation out of south boston. Johnny depp has made his deal to star in black mass, the drama scott cooper will direct about the boston crime kingpinturnedfugitive whitey bulger, for cross creek pictures and exclusi. Benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny deppstarring whitey bulger crime drama from warner bros. A new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. Given how many films and tv show plots the man inspired, its kind of surprising that james joseph whitey bulger never has been the subject of a narrative film. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob by dick lehr and gerard oneill. Johnny depp stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Apr 23, 2015 given how many films and tv show plots the man inspired, its kind of surprising that james joseph whitey bulger never has been the subject of a narrative film. If nobody sees it, it didnt happen, whitey bulger tells his sixyear old son in the new trailer for scott coopers crime drama, black mass. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp.
In the film, depp portrays whitey bulger, the organized crime kingpin who at one time was second only to osama bin laden on. Johnny depp stars as infamous boston mobster james whitey bulger in the new trailer for black mass watch it below directed by scott cooper crazy heart, the crime biopic is based on. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. Principal photography of the film began on may 19, 2014 in boston and wrapped on august 1, 2014. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer.
James whitey bulger was a legend, a local neighborhood kid. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Theres no surer way to make johnny depp chuckle than to cite those who call his icy performance as the boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass a return to form for the actor. Johnny depp to play whitey bulger in crime biopic black mass posted on monday, february 4th, 20 by russ fischer regional crime boss james joseph whitey bulger has a curiously strong.
This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. A couple of the photos are of depp as bulger in the film. Sep 04, 2015 for depp, the thrill in playing bulger was taking on such a complicated character. Depp on his comeback as whitey bulger in black mass cbs. Johnny depp is attached to star in barry levinsons gangster thriller black mass, which recounts the reallife story of south boston criminal mastermind whitey bulger. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. Sep 09, 2015 8 black mass clips tease the wrath of johnny depp as whitey bulger duration. Johnny depp chills as mobster whitey bulger in the. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide.
With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott cooper and written by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, based on dick lehr and gerard oneills 2001 book black mass. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. Critics may be praising depp, but one person isnt joining the chorus. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Sooo excited to see johnny depp in a real film again. The real james whitey bulger, now 86, has stated through his attorney.
Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. For depp, the thrill in playing bulger was taking on such a complicated character. Depp leads an allstar castincluding a mustachioed adam scottin this adaptation of the 2001 book black mass. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio. The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp.
Ap its been hailed as a major return to form for johnny depp and a potential contender for. Its exhilarating when you can switch gears, when you can go from. Johnny depps portrayal of james whitey bulger in the film black mass captured his unvarnished brutality, but the actors comments on the red carpet at tuesday nights premiere in brookline. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. The film spans the years 19751995, tracing bulgers rise up the criminal ranksall while being. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Cast list announced for whitey bulger movie starring johnny depp may 22, 2014 at 1. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black. Depp on his comeback as whitey bulger in black mass. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Its exhilarating when you can switch gears, when you can go from 90 to 20 and you can go from 20 back up to.
Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. May 26, 2015 a new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. It had its world premiere at the 72nd venice international film festival and was released by warner bros. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. Johnny depp might as well have been playing the mad hatter all over again as far as james bulger is concerned, bulgers defense attorney hank brennan tells people on behalf of his client. Sep 21, 2015 johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s.
Johnny depps portrayal of reputed boston mob boss james whitey bulger is as fabricated as his performances as jack sparrow and the mad hatter, bulgers defense attorney hank brennan tells the. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. The black mass trailer and depps transformation received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. Apr 24, 2015 with slicked back hair and a penchant for aviators, depps resemblance to the real whitey is actually spot on, and we cant wait for the film s september 2015 release. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Johnny depp will creep you out in new black mass trailer. Depp, 50, is expected to film the movie, black mass, over the next eight weeks in boston, where bulger was a feared organizedcrime figure for decades before. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey.
Just when we thought we didnt like johnny depp anymore, here he is doing what appears to be quality work again portraying notorious gangster james whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp plays reallife boston mobster whitey bulger alongside an. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Its not necessarily the type of film or character you would imagine to get even a nomination. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015. An exclusive clip from the soon to be released black mass starring johnny depp who plays the infamous james whitey bulger. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Scott coopers whitey bulger biopic black mass has added benedict cumberbatch, adam scott, and sienna miller. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Sep 17, 2015 the stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. See johnny depp as boston crime boss james whitey bulger in black mass photo he has the ability to turn it on without being a method actor, director scott. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. Published on may 20, 2016 in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. Depp has gained critical praise for his portrayals of inept screenwriterdirector ed wood in the film of the same name 1994, undercover fbi agent joseph d.
Sep 19, 2015 johnny depps portrayal of reputed boston mob boss james whitey bulger is as fabricated as his performances as jack sparrow and the mad hatter, bulgers defense attorney hank brennan tells the. May 21, 2014 benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny deppstarring whitey bulger crime drama from warner bros. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Sep 15, 2015 theres no surer way to make johnny depp chuckle than to cite those who call his icy performance as the boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass a return to form for the actor.
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