Disney bosses lobbying for johnny depp s return to pirates of the caribbean franchise. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs heres johnny. 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. Whitey bulger is an american gangster and organized crime figurehead currently locked away in prison since 2011 on 19 murder charges, as well as racketeering, extortion, money laundering and more.
Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state. Johnny depp s kentucky estate has reportedly been sold for less than half of its value. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black.
Johnny depps kentucky estate has reportedly been sold for less than half of its value. Onetime crime boss james whitey bulger, one of the most notorious. Johnny depp gives a performance to savor in black mass. Victims of the murderous boston mobster james whitey bulger have expressed disgust and horror at comments made by johnny depp at a premiere of the. New black mass trailer shows johnny depps whitey bulger. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black mass. 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. Taking place in the 1970s80s, depp plays jimmy whitey bulger, a notorious mob boss centering his operation out of south boston. 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 you havent seen johnny depp s turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. The actor tells us he wants to sit down with the killer hes set to portray and his victims to do this story justice. A new trailer for johnny depp s movie black mass has been released.
The hollywood reporter, llc is a subsidiary of prometheus. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. This drama recounts the reallife story of whitey bulger, the infamous. Black mass strictly criminal kopen microsoft store nlnl. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel. Sep 20, 2015 whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Johnny depp terrifies as whitey bulger in the trailer for black mass benedict cumberbatch as senator bill bulger in black mass in the 1990s, when the truth about him was finally revealed. Johnny depp s 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. And until now, his story has never been told in a movie.
The true story of one of americas most violent and infamous gangsters, whitey bulger. 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. James whitey bulger was a legend, a local neighborhood kid who became a fearsome. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Whitey bulger s attorney says whitey is pleased with trial plans to appeal conviction. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass.
Black mass by scott cooper johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch. Learn the business of becoming a professional youtuber with these courses. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Pictures some of it is hair and makeup, a graveyard of prosthetic teeth and a receding hairline thats more convincing than it. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey.
Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. First photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger cbs. This drama recounts the reallife story of whitey bulger, the infamous gangster who made a deal with the feds and eluded arrest for years. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. James joseph whitey bulger jr was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss.
Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Whitey bulgers wild life, in 10 unbelievable stories quartz. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Johnny depp on his transformation into james whitey bulger. Benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny depp starring whitey bulger. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe. Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger in.
First photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger cbs boston. Sep 21, 2015 while it may not hold, johnny depp has thrown his hat in the ring in one of the best performances of his career in black mass. 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. Boston cbs the first photographs of actor johnny depp as mobster whitey bulger have surfaced the photos first published on a russian. 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 depp s portrayal of. Johnny deep talks becoming the infamous boston gangster whitey bulger in his movie black mass with dakota johnson and benedict cumberbatch. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Sep 04, 2015 boston cbs his likeness to the convicted murderer is remarkable, and now we know how johnny depp found his focus when it came to portraying james whitey bulger in the new motion. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. 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. If you havent seen johnny depps turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. Mar 14, 2014 guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black mass.
The second trailer for the whitey bulger biopic black mass teases the films dark comedy and showcases more of johnny depp. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass just sayin first look the seven sees. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. He earned praise for the role, with a headline from the a. Johnny depp fondles fluffy mic once johnny depp s publicist managed to get him to behave, we spoke to johnny about his black mass transformation and being rejected by whitey bulger.
Watch black mass full movie 2015watch black mass full moviewatch black mass full movie download. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. 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 oneill s 2001 book black mass. Johnny depp stars as bulger, who was the brother of a state senator and was eventually convinced to wear a wire for the fbi to bring down the italian mafia in boston after they invaded his territory. He repeatedly got in fights with other inmates who accused bulger of being a rat. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. 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. Johnny depp shows off acting talent in monstrous black mass.
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. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. Johnny depp is attached to star in barry levinsons gangster thriller black mass. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. Black mass johnny depp portrays notorious boston mob boss james whitey bulger in this factbased. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass music. Johnny depp portrays whitey bulger in the bostonset. Apr 23, 2015 johnny depp stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in the first trailer for director scott coopers black mass, in theaters this september. Johnny depp is scary good as whitey in black mass the. Johnny depp stars in the 2015 crime drama black mass on hbo.
With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Johnny depps bold, bald portrayal of whitey bulger. Black mass johnny depp wants to meet whitey bulger. Becoming whitey bulger, he talks about the difficult challenge of finding jimmy bulger. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Johnny depp dons a bald skin cap and a thick, gravely boston accent to portray bulger in scott coopers out of the furnace, crazy heart. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison.
Supreme court rejects james whitey bulger appeal oct. May 14, 2014 first photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. But bulgers lawyer, jay carney, helped depp with the. 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. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Johnny depp becomes mass killer whitey bulger in black. Bulger had only been at the prison for a day after being transferred from a. Sep 18, 2015 victims of the murderous boston mobster james whitey bulger have expressed disgust and horror at comments made by johnny depp at a premiere of the biopic black mass, in which the actor. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps.
The actor spent hours in makeup every day to play james bulger in black mass, screening at the. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Johnny depp slathers on makeup to become reallife boston crime lord james whitey bulger in this dramatization of the mobsters 1970s collaboration with an. Whitey bulger, however, refused to watch the movie.
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