Johnny depp stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in. 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. Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press conference in venice to promote his new. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in.
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 films september 2015 release. Now johnny depp may be the latest actor to fall beneath pearces surprisingly large shadow. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. But despite not being a fan of the film, bulger does admit in one note that. 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 whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Take a look back at johnny depps movie and tv career in photos.
The film will begin principal photography in april. The film spans the years 19751995, tracing bulgers rise up the criminal ranksall while being. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife.
Bostons irish mob in general, and whitey bulger in particular. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black. Its not necessarily the type of film or character you would imagine to get even a nomination. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Johnny depps bold, bald portrayal of whitey bulger.
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 depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest. 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. 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. Film composite of johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass and whitey bulger credit.
Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger in the first trailer. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. Edgerton has become a force to be reckoned with and a pool of untapped talent that has. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp to play whitey bulger in crime biopic black mass. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Sep 11, 2015 black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Whitey bulger declined to meet with johnny depp about.
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. Johnny depp does jack sparrow voice in whitey bulger makeup. Universal will distribute the film in north america. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the.
Whitey bulger not a fan of johnny depps star turn in black mass. It is played well by johnny depp and he is very convincing as bulger. Apr 23, 2015 prepare to see johnny depp as a mean, murdering whitey bulger in the firstlook trailer for black mass, the upcoming crime drama from warner bros. May 26, 2015 a new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. On july 15, cumberbatch wrapped filming for his part in boston. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction.
Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. 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. Telling a true story about a mobster responsible for so many deaths could become a. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. Johnny depp stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in black. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. John christopher depp ii sa nascut pe 9 iunie 1963 in ora. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black mass. The gangster fled boston for a new life in santa monica, california, in 1995 after being tipped off by a corrupt fbi agent that he.
The film spans the years 19751995, tracing bulgers. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. 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. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black mass. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Apr 24, 2015 with slicked back hair and a penchant for aviators, depp s 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. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity.
Johnny depps notorious gangster role in black mass wyza. Pictures some of it is hair and makeup, a graveyard of prosthetic teeth and a receding hairline thats more convincing than it. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. Mar 14, 2014 guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black mass. 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 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. Twenty years later, john red shea says johnny depp looked so much like. The movie tells the true story of whitey bulger johnny depp, the former leader of the mob crew known as the winter hill gang. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. May 23, 2015 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. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell.
Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger. 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. Sep 16, 2015 in the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. 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. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. At the glastonbury festival 2017, depp ranted against u. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black mass. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Becoming whitey bulger 2016 this makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey.
Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. Johnny depp was widely praised by critics and fans alike for his. Johnny depp werd gecast, maar trok zich aanvankelijk terug vanwege. 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. In the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. Black mass star johnny depp was joined by costars joel edgerton and dakota johnson along with director scott cooper to talk about the movie. Sooo excited to see johnny depp in a real film again. Johnny depp will creep you out in new black mass trailer. Johnny depp does jack sparrow voice in whitey bulger.
Johnny depp confirms two leading roles before succumbing. Whitey bulger declined to meet with johnny depp about black. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Based on the true story of james whitey bulger, one of the most feared, the most wanted and the most notorious gangsters in u. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at black. 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. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on movie. He served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. Johnny depps whitey bulger pic adds benedict cumberbatch and more posted on thursday, may 22nd, 2014 by angie han the bad news about scott cooper s. The film is being financed and produced by alcon entertainments broderick johnson and andrew kosove and will be released by warner bros. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the.
Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Johnny depp on playing whitey bulger 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. The black mass trailer and depp s transformation received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. 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 to play whitey bulger in crime biopic black. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the.
Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Mobster james whitey bulger has branded film black mass pure fiction. Club declaring who knew donald trump was the comeback role johnny depp needed. In november 2016, depp joined the campaign imprisoned for art to call for the release of ukrainian filmmaker oleg sentsov, who was being held in custody in russia. Johnny depps whitey bulger pic adds benedict cumberbatch and more posted on thursday, may 22nd, 2014 by angie han the bad news about scott cooper s whitey bulger biopic formerly titled. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey bulger. Sep 21, 2015 reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. Fantastic beasts and where to find them, alice through the looking glass. The black mass trailer and depps transformation received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media.
On july 21, depp filmed some scenes at the former anthonys hawthorne restaurant, located at oxford street and central avenue in lynn. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. Edgerton has become a force to be reckoned with and a pool of untapped talent. But despite not being a fan of the film, bulger does admit in one note that depp bore an. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass music. Christopher began writing film criticism and covering film festivals for a zine called read, back when a zine could. 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. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger in the first trailer for black mass by ian servantes. Johnny depp stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in the first trailer for director scott coopers black mass, in theaters this september. A new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer.
While the film itself doesnt break any new ground regarding gangster films, it is still a. The film stars johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, kevin bacon and adam scott. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Prepare to see johnny depp as a mean, murdering whitey bulger after warner bros. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. 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. He earned praise for the role, with a headline from the a. Depp as whitey bulger and miller as catherine greig were spotted on the black mass set on the revere beach on july 10, 2014. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one. Sylvester stallone packs a punch, johnny depp left out in the cold this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
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