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. 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. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. Johnny depp looks unrecognisable in costume as whitey bulger. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Johnny depp, as bulger, films black mass at quincy home. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research.
The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Black mass, cbs boston, johnny depp, movie, warner bros. Johnny depp says whitey bulger wanted no part of black. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. Depp leads an allstar castincluding a mustachioed adam scottin this adaptation of the 2001 book black mass. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles.
The real whitey bulger disses johnny depp in black mass. This film looks beyond the central character and scores on several levels with. Certainly worth a watch, has all the potential to become a classic cult movie in time. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Johnny depps black mass transformation unacknowledged.
Scott coopers whitey bulger biopic black mass has added benedict cumberbatch, adam scott, and sienna miller. Johnny depp does jack sparrow voice in whitey bulger. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. The film, which stars johnny depp, is an actioncrime drama based on the life. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
The finished version of black mass was scripted by mark mallouk and jez. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a. 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. A new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. Critics may be praising depp, but one person isnt joining the chorus. Never beforeseen photos reveal that the reallife james whitey bulger was not a fan of johnny depps critically acclaimed 2015 bulger biopic, black mass, depicting his crime story. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. The real james whitey bulger, now 86, has stated through his attorney.
Bulger and his manipulation of the fbi in the 1970s80s is well performed and. 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. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster jimmy bulger to collaborate with the fbi in order to eliminate their common enemy. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black mass nobody else in scott coopers movie about the famous boston crime boss can keep up with depp. 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. 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. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the. An exclusive clip from the soon to be released black mass starring johnny depp who plays the infamous james whitey bulger. Johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. 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.
Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. Bulger comes across as an absolute monster with only the slightest tinges of humanity left, and watching other characters deal with this demonic figure is quite a sight to behold. Johnny depp, as whitey bulger, films black mass at quincy home. 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 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. This dark, gripping film details the life and times of the notorious irishamerican gangster whitey bulger, played brilliantly by the enigmatic actor johnny depp. It may have been a box office flop, but 2011 film the rum diary did succeed in bringing johnny depp and his wife amber heard together however the actor, 52, has revealed that it wasnt until. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe. Johnny depp chills as mobster whitey bulger in the.
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. 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. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey. Benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny deppstarring whitey bulger crime drama from warner bros. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. Black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black mass.
Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. 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. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. Johnny depp reveals how he realised hed fallen for amber.
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. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. Johnny depp freaked out black mass directors kid doing jack sparrows voice in full whitey bulger makeup this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. He reprised his cheerfully loony take on the mad hatter in alice through the looking glass 2016 and later was part of. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Whitey bulger had two brothers, but odds are hes playing william billy bulger, a massachusetts state senator. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of the most ruthless and dangerous. James whitey bulger is a notorious south boston mobster, but he sounds like a highmaintenance diva when it comes to his own portrayal in black mass. Black mass dvd hennepin county library bibliocommons. Heres how much gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal.
Bulger, who eluded authorities for 16 years before being captured and. Fantastic performance by johnny depp, despite being made up to look like. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob by dick lehr and gerard oneill. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Johnny depp will creep you out in new black mass trailer. Upon his return to boston, bulger became an enforcer for mob. Cast list announced for whitey bulger movie starring. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Johnny depp says he tried to meet james whitey bulger before he played him in the film black mass, but the imprisoned boston gangster wasnt interested.
Catch this documentary before a docudrama further confuses you on the facts. Johnny depp plays whitey bulger in black mass, which is a film about a boston gangster who became an informant. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in. Taking place in the 1970s80s, depp plays jimmy whitey bulger, a notorious mob boss centering his operation out of south boston. As the actor filmed a bar scene, a pal of bulgers sidled up to. 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 to be honored at the 2016 santa barbara. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. This is the fourth bostonbased film in which kevin bacon plays a law enforcement officer. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass.
Johnny depp, contender for an academy award nomination for his role as gangster whitey bulger in black mass, will receive the maltin modern master award from the 31st annual santa barbara. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Cast finalized for whitey bulger film starring johnny depp. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. Depp deserves a round of applause for the amount of homework he completed to bring whitey to life. Connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the. Black mass star johnny depp was joined by costars joel edgerton and dakota johnson along with director scott cooper to talk about the movie.
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