The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Johnny depp was originally cast as whitey bulger but he ended up exiting the project due to salary issues. The real whitey, an irishamerican who was born james bulger, ran the winter hill crime gang in south boston in the 70s and 80s. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. Depp as whitey bulger and miller as catherine greig were spotted on the black mass set on the revere beach on july 10, 2014. 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.
Johnny depp commits to playing notorious mobster whitey bulger. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. How the black mass makeup artist turned johnny depp into. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. Sep 17, 2015 johnny depp is getting a lot of oscar buzz for his starring work as james whitey bulger in black mass but he didnt get any help directly from the infamous boston mobster, who is serving a. Apr 22, 2015 depp s costars here include benedict cumberbatch as bill bulger whitey s brother and a state senator as well as joel edgerton as fbi agent john connolly. Black mass, cbs boston, johnny depp, movie, warner bros. After an aborted attempt by ben affleck and matt damon to make their whitey bulger film, now arrives black mass, with johnny depp playing. 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.
Its exhilarating when you can switch gears, when you can go from 90 to 20 and you can go from 20 back up to. Bulger, a notorious gangster turned fbi informant, is the subject of new johnny depp film black mass. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Sep 04, 2015 black mass star johnny depp was joined by costars joel edgerton and dakota johnson along with director scott cooper to talk about the movie. 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. Johnny depp as gangster whitey bulger in black mass trailer. Johnny depp gives an utterly chilling performance as the notorious james whitey bulger in bostonset crime drama black mass a world. Irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Johnny dep looked a dead ringer for the notorious gangster. Sep 17, 2015 but the transformation of depp into mobster whitey bulger in warner bros. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at. This is the fourth time johnny depp is playing a real.
A movie about boston gangster james whitey bulger is getting its first screening in massachusetts on tuesday night. Account profile download center microsoft store support returns order. May 29, 2014 johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. Johnny depp is scary good as whitey in black mass the. 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.
Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into. Cast list announced for whitey bulger movie starring. Whitey bulger refused to meet johnny depp for black. Never beforeseen photos reveal that the reallife james whitey bulger was not a fan of johnny depp s critically acclaimed 2015 bulger biopic, black mass, depicting his crime story. I knew whitey bulger, and you, mr, depp, are no whitey bulger nor is this movie worthy of this story. Ok for a mindless evening of entertainment, but just another nothing johnny depp movie, to me. Pictures some of it is hair and makeup, a graveyard of prosthetic teeth and a receding hairline thats more convincing than it. Certainly worth a watch, has all the potential to become a classic cult movie in time. Depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy.
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. More precisely, ive been thinking about some things depp said at the boston premiere of black mass, the new film in which he plays the gangster james whitey bulger. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Ten unbelievable stories from the wild life of james whitey bulger. Actor johnny depp is all set to play famed gangster whitey bulger in biopic black mass. This story about whitey bulger and the winter hill gang is spot on. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob by dick lehr and gerard oneill.
Black mass dvd 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. Cast list announced for whitey bulger movie starring johnny depp. Johnny depp goes to dark places for 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. He has gained critical praise for his portrayals of inept screenwriterdirector ed wood in the film of the same name, undercover fbi agent joseph d.
Sep 04, 2015 for depp, the thrill in playing bulger was taking on such a complicated character. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe.
Depp on his comeback as whitey bulger in black mass. Connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. 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. On july 15, cumberbatch wrapped filming for his part in boston.
Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, dakota. Johnny depps whitey bulger biopic may not have a title yet, but it has a release date. Johnny depp s whitey bulger biopic may not have a title yet, but it has a release date. They planned to take down theft italian mob and mafia in boston, which went awry. Johnny depp talks bulger at boston black mass premiere necn. Johnny depp is terrifying in black mass moviewatch. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. 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.
With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Black mass becoming whitey bulger sub ita gruppo fb. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. The amazing process of johnny depp becoming whitey bulger for the movie black mass.
Johnny depps latest transformation into notorious gangster. 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. I was not expecting to walk into an apartment full of. Jun 07, 2014 the graphic scene where james bulger, played by johnny depp murders a person in cold blood christened black mass, the movie tells the story of convicted gangster james whitey bulger, who last november, received two life sentences and five years for his part in 11 murders and other crimes including drug trafficking, racketeering. See what went into johnny depp s transformation to become whitey bulger in black mass. Pictures domestic distribution will release the film to theaters on friday, september 18, 2015. Now a new book has revealed the full extent of the police protection he got. Johnny depp chills as mobster whitey bulger in the trailer. Whitey bulger refused to meet johnny depp for black mass. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, sienna miller, benedict. He repeatedly got in fights with other inmates who accused bulger of being a rat.
The movie has been shooting in boston with scott cooper directing a cast that includes. 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 as whitey bulger was the creepiest thing at. Johnny depp looks unrecognisable in costume as whitey bulger. See a terrifying johnny depp as mobster whitey bulger in. 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 talks transforming into whitey bulger in. 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 morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. The twominute clip plays up mob movie tropes as depps bulger and david harbours john morris enjoy a big meal and discuss secret family recipes while a periodappropriate. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. The real james whitey bulger, now 86, has stated through his attorney.
Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Bulger would supply the fbi with information on the italian mafia if. An exclusive clip from the soon to be released black mass starring johnny depp who plays the infamous james whitey bulger. Whitey bulgers wild life, in 10 unbelievable stories quartz. On july 21, depp filmed some scenes at the former anthonys hawthorne restaurant, located at oxford street and central avenue in lynn. And yes, the reallife whitey bulger and john connolly were the inspiration for jack nicholson and matt damons characters in the departed. Critics may be praising depp, but one person isnt joining the chorus. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name. Speaking to reporters before the screening at the coolidge corner theater in brookline on the afternoon of rosh hashanah, coincidentally depp was at pains to emphasize. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black.
Johnny depps whitey bulger biopic to be released september 2015. The real whitey bulger disses johnny depp in 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. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. Whitey bulger immortalized by johnny depp in black mass. James whitey bulger was a legend, a local neighborhood kid who became a fearsome. James joseph whitey bulger jr was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant. Mar 04, 2016 neighbor who helped catch whitey bulger.
Johnny depp to play whitey bulger in black mass vanity fair. Hats off to joel harlow and all the people invlolved. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Johnny depp has been attached to cross creeks crime thriller black mass as bostons most notorious gangster, whitey bulger, to be coproduced and cofinanced with exclusive media, and directed by academy awardwinning director barry levinson rain man, it was announced today by cross creek pictures president brian oliver and senior vice. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. 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. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. 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. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous. 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. Barrie in finding neverland, and boston gangster whitey bulger. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devil s deal free download. Later reports of a sighting in italy in april 2007 proved false.
Black mass trailer ufficiale italiano 2015 johnny depp movie hd. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 jump street, becoming a teen idol. Johnny depp to play mobster whitey bulger in biopic.
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