Sep 11, 2015 black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. Johnny depp sometimes slept in his whitey bulger makeup. 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. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black.
Black mass depicts the shifting fortunes in whitey. Fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. 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.
An exclusive clip from the soon to be released black mass starring johnny depp who plays the infamous james whitey bulger. Johnny depp talks finding the humanity in whitey bulger for. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. 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, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. 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. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey.
He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. May 21, 2014 benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny deppstarring whitey bulger crime drama from warner bros. Principal photography of the film began on may 19, 2014 in boston and wrapped on august 1, 2014. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on movie. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Mar 14, 2014 guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. On tuesday, depp arrived in brookline, massachusetts, for private screening of the film. 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 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.
Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. He served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. He became a familiar face on television as well, playing supporting roles in. Johnny depp werd gecast, maar trok zich aanvankelijk terug vanwege. The film is black mass, the set is most assuredly a real location in boston rather than a hollywood soundstage, and depp is james whitey bulger, whose. Sep 17, 2015 but the transformation of depp into mobster whitey bulger in warner bros. I was not expecting to walk into an apartment full of. 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. Sep 08, 2015 black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre.
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 depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest. The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp. Its not necessarily the type of film or character you would imagine to get even a nomination. In the mid 1970s, bulger agreed to become an informant for bostons fbi office, which was trying. Whitey bulger had two brothers, but odds are hes playing william billy bulger, a massachusetts state senator. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015. Johnny is so kind, sweet, and soulful, and what you see on the screen. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey bulger. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film. Sep 21, 2015 johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp.
Jan 29, 2016 he served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. 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. Ap its been hailed as a major return to form for johnny depp and a potential contender for. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the. 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. Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. 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. In black mass, johnny depp stunningly inhabits south bostons.
Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades his superiors to let him approach irish gangster jimmy whitey bulger johnny depp to become an informant for the fbi. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. 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 was so committed to his critically acclaimed role as a boston mob boss, he didnt even. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction.
But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps. From left, johnny depp as whitey bulger and joel edgerton as fbi agent. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film.
Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Johnny depp, as bulger, films black mass at quincy home. Sep 16, 2015 in the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. Because hes become one of the biggest stars in the world, it can be easy to forget he is also a. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Certainly worth a watch, has all the potential to become a classic cult movie in time. Johnny depp returns to actual acting in gripping truecrime tale depps turn as james whitey bulger anchors a film packed to the gills with star turns and. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one. Johnny depp often slept in his whitey bulger makeup as he filmed for black mass.
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. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety.
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. New black mass trailer shows johnny depps whitey bulger. Johnny depp does jack sparrow voice in whitey bulger makeup. Jun 10, 2014 johnny depp, as whitey bulger, films black mass at quincy home. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. May 26, 2015 a new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. It had its world premiere at the 72nd venice international film festival and was released by warner bros. The film, which stars johnny depp, is an actioncrime drama based on the life. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring whitey bulger. 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. Sep 09, 2015 8 black mass clips tease the wrath of johnny depp as whitey bulger duration.
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