For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. 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 common enemy. 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. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. 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 becoming an fbi informant and later. Boston mobster, who inspired johnny deppstarrer black mass. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 16 february.
Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. Johnny depp is terrifying as whitey bulger in the first look at new thriller this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Whitey bulger slams johnny depps black mass portrayal as pure. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 16 february 2016. Apr 23, 2015 that changes with black mass, based on the truecrime book and starring an almost unrecognizable johnny depp as the boston gangsterturnedinformantturnedfugitive. May 16, 2014 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 becoming an fbi informant and later. Federal prosecutors indicted bulger for nineteen murders based on the grand jury testimony from kevin. May 21, 2014 benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny deppstarring whitey bulger crime drama from warner bros. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. Depp plays real life gangster james whitey bluger, its a interesting story about a crazy nut job gangster and johnny depp brought the character to life, i didnt really no a lot about james bluger until i watched this film and he was a serious gangster, the documentary about james bluger is very good as well thats on youtube, if your a johnny.
Johnny depp to play mobster whitey bulger in biopic. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a mafia family invading his turf. Actor johnny depp is all set to play famed gangster whitey bulger in biopic black mass. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Twenty years later, john red shea says johnny depp looked so much like the real gangster he had to walk off set of black mass. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. From 19781994, kevin weeks served as a member of the winter hill gang, and a close friend, confidant, and henchman to whitey bulger. May 26, 2015 a new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. Johnny deppwhitey watch black mass update caught in southie. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict.
Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Human chameleon johnny depp, once whitey bulger, now. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Get all the latest updates on your favorite movies from new releases to timeless classics, get the scoop on moviefone. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Johnny depp as whitey bulger archives about the mafia.
With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. I was not expecting to walk into an apartment full of. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. The film stars johnny depp as notorious crime boss whitey bulger, who simultaneously worked as an fbi informant and committed horrible crimes throughout the boston area for decades. 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.
Black mass by scott cooper johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch. The scene is played for levity dakota johnsons aggrieved. Johnny depp is no stranger to transforming for movie roles having scissors for hands, rocking eyeliner as a drunken pirate but the actors turn. Johnny depp may have received worldwide acclaim for his portrayal of. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Slain gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal. 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. First photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger cbs boston. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. Referenced in the manhunt for whitey bulger 2016 see more. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. This website is audioeye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. 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 mafia family invading his turf. In 2016, a threejudge federal appellate court in boston denied bulgers.
Additionally, free web personalization tools have been provided via. Johnny depp often slept in his whitey bulger makeup as he filmed for black mass. In the first trailer for black mass, johnny depp gives a chilling portrayal of james whitey bulger, the alleged mob boss who was convicted of. He served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. Johnny deep talks becoming the infamous boston gangster whitey bulger in his movie black mass with dakota johnson and benedict cumberbatch. The irish mob, the boston fbi, and a devils deal will be read by many. Whitey bulger immortalized by johnny depp in black mass. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black mass. Jun 01, 2014 rumor has it black mass will be back in southie in the dorchester heights area on june th. 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.
He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. John christopher depp ii born june 9, 1963 is an american actor, producer, and musician. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. May 24, 2014 johnny depp has had a few misses as of late. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles.
Can johnny depp get back on top with whitey bulger. May 14, 2014 first photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger. 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. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. Johnny depp was so committed to his critically acclaimed role as a. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Johnny depp films murder scene for james whitey bulger. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal kindle edition by lehr, dick, oneill, gerard. Sep 11, 2015 black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month.
Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015. Johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. Sep 17, 2015 the stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depp s chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio.
Johnny depp takes on role of infamous mobster whitey bulger by theboss may 19, 2014 a new biopic on the life of infamous mobster james whitey bulger called black mass directed by. Boston gangster james whitey bulger, who was found dead in his prison cell on tuesday, was not a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in 2015s drama, black mass. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass just sayin first look. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey bulger. 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. Johnny depp james whitey bulger behind the scenes movie interview. There have been no confirmed johnny depp sightings in southie yet. Black mass featurette becoming whitey johnny depps. John christopher johnny depp ii born june 9, 1963 in kentucky is an american actor and musician. Soon to be a major motion picture starring johnny depp as whitey bulger, black mass is the chilling true story of what happened between thema dark deal that spiraled out of control, leading to drug dealing, racketeering, and murder. The first photographs of actor johnny depp as mobster whitey bulger have surfaced. Bulger, a notorious gangster turned fbi informant, is the subject of new johnny depp film black mass.
Johnny depp sometimes slept in his whitey bulger makeup. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 jump street, becoming a teen idol. Apr 14, 2017 in director scott coopers black mass, depp portrays vicious south boston crime lord james whitey bulger, the leader of the winter hill gang who, while serving as a toplevel informant for. Catch this documentary before a docudrama further confuses you on the facts. Johnny depp is playing one of the most feared american gangsters. Johnny depp transforms into james whitey bulger for mob. Black mass trailer shows johnny depp as whitey bulger. He has been nominated for three academy awards and has won the golden globe and screen actors guild awards for best actor. Because hes become one of the biggest stars in the world, it can be easy to forget he is also a.
With the advent of the capture of whitey bulger by the fbi in june of 2011, dick lehr and gerard oneills book, black mass. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. He has been nominated for 10 golden globe awards, winning one for best actor for his performance of the title role in sweeney todd. Johnny depp, 50, finally looks his age as he continues filming james whitey bulger biopic in a bald cap on set on tuesday in boston, massachusetts pensive.
If you want to condemn anyone, condemn people who idolize actors, rather than respecting our art. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on. The demon barber of fleet street 2008, and has been nominated for three academy awards for best actor, among other accolades. Actor johnny depp cuts a mean figure on set of his latest film about notorious boston mob boss james whitey bulger the 50yearold actor was almost unrecognisable in a bald cap and receding. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass.
Check out an exclusive behind the scenes look at johnny. Johnny depp, as bulger, films black mass at quincy home. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring. For all the latest world news, download indian express app. Johnny depp unrecognizable as whitey bulger in new film. Whitey bulger johnny depp black mass pure fiction pp. If you havent seen johnny depps turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. James whitey bulger, was a south boston mobster and fbi.
Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name. 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. Johnny depp and i are both qualified to discuss acting. The sk crew discuss whether or not they think depp playing gangster whitey bluger will bring him back to the top of his game. 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. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp. Whitey bulger not a fan of johnny depps star turn in black mass but admitted he was a dead ringer for him. September 3, 1929 october 30, 2018 was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant who led the winter hill gang in the winter hill neighborhood of somerville, massachusetts, a city directly northwest of boston. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in black mass.
Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. 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. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. A file photo of james whitey bulger being escorted from a u. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent. The 50yearold actor, who had previously starred in the mob dramas donnie brasco and public enemies, was photographed on the set of his new movie, though he was virtually unrecognisable under a cap and heavy makeup, reported new york daily. Last week, we determined that whitey bulger, the notorious bostonarea gangster johnny depp portrays in the new drama black mass, is probably the only person in the free world who has refused a. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devil s deal free download.
Principal photography of the film began on may 19, 2014 in boston and wrapped on august 1, 2014. At one seemingly innocuous point in scott coopers visceral crime drama black mass, notorious mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp tells his son, who has been dealing with a bully, that he didnt act wrongly by retaliating punching his aggressor in the face. Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Johnny depp becomes mass killer whitey bulger in black. It had its world premiere at the 72nd venice international film festival and was released by warner bros. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black mass.
This is a first hand account of how whitey bulger, and steve flemmi became part of the fbi as informants, and in turn the fbi became informants for. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. If you havent seen johnny depp s turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. A new trailer for johnny depp s movie black mass has been released. Sep 20, 2015 whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Sep 18, 2015 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. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass trailer. 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. Whitey bulger, the ruthless boston boss who committed murders and ordered the. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott.
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