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 latest film, black mass. May 29, 2014 johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. In the 2015 biographical crime drama black mass, depp played the role of convicted boston crime boss whitey bulger. Long past his heartthrob era, johnny depp became a real actor able to deliver a chill when his. This is the fourth time johnny depp is playing a real.
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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. Black mass, with johnny depp, is based on the career of the notorious boston crime boss james whitey bulger, one of the fbis ten most wanted fugitives from 1999 until his capture in june. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass trailer. Black mass johnny depp portrays notorious boston mob boss james whitey bulger in this factbased 2015 crime tale. 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 was originally cast as whitey bulger but he ended up exiting the project due to salary issues. Johnny depp looking to quash amber heards subpoena on. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. May 21, 2014 benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny deppstarring whitey bulger crime drama from warner bros. It had its world premiere at the 72nd venice international film festival and was released by warner bros. Benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny depp starring whitey bulger crime drama from warner bros. Johnny depps libel battle against the sun postponed due. Sep 15, 2015 theres no surer way to make johnny depp chuckle than to cite those who call his icy performance as the boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass a return to form for the actor. Long past his heartthrob era, johnny depp became a real actor able to deliver a chill when his face subtly changes to an expression of expectant evil which it does frequently in black mass. Johnny depp as mob boss james whitey bulger in black mass.
With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Feb 08, 2016 getting in touch with the real bulger was no easy task for the actor 1. The 89year old former leader of the winter hill gang inspired a film starring johnny depp. Depp on his comeback as whitey bulger in black mass cbs. Johnny depp becomes mass killer whitey bulger in black mass. James joseph whitey bulger jr was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant. The real james whitey bulger, now 86, has stated through his attorney. Federal prosecutors indicted bulger for nineteen murders based on the grand jury testimony from kevin weeks and. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. 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. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to. Johnny depp says whitey bulger wanted no part of black mass. Sep 04, 2015 johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger in black mass by jim armstrong, wbztv september 4, 2015 at 11.
Supreme court rejects james whitey bulger appeal oct. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at. The movie was to have been depp s followup to transcendence. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. He repeatedly got in fights with other inmates who accused bulger of being a rat. Johnny depp terrifies as whitey bulger in the trailer for black mass benedict cumberbatch as senator bill bulger in black mass in the 1990s.
With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Black mass w johnny depp anatomy of a scene the new york. Johnny depp is gangster whitey bulger in trailer for. Johnny depp is terrifying in black mass moviewatch. I was particularly interested in the part about the roger wheeler murder as i was a tulsa police officer at the time an my partner. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. At the 2016 grammys depp played a song in tribute to palmer, stating, so.
The real whitey, an irishamerican who was born james bulger, ran the winter hill crime gang in south boston in the 70s and 80s. Boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a mafia family invading his turf. Whitey bulger s attorney says whitey is pleased with trial plans to appeal conviction. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. For more than a decade, until his capture in june 2011, he was listed by the fbi as one of its 10 mostwanted fugitives. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey bulger. Charles mcguires successor richard deslauriers in patriots day 2016. 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. First photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger cbs boston. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a.
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. Closeparaphrasing and copyvios are being added to the article by a new user. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Telling a true story about a mobster responsible for so many deaths could become a valachi papers exercise in just one killing after another, which this film does, but there is. Directed by crazy hearts scott cooper from a script by mark mallouk and jez butterworth. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. Getting in touch with the real bulger was no easy task for the actor. The first photographs of actor johnny depp as mobster whitey bulger have surfaced. Johnny depp stars as james whitey bulger in black mass. 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. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I knew whitey bulger, and you, mr, depp, are no whitey bulger nor is this movie worthy of this story. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Sep 20, 2015 johnny depp says he tried to meet james whitey bulger before he played him in the film black mass, but the imprisoned boston gangster wasnt interested.
By then, connolly was a major figure in the fbis boston office and whitey had become godfather of the irish mob. A new trailer for johnny depp s movie black mass has been released. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe. Bulger had only been at the prison for a day after being transferred from a. 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. 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. John christopher depp ii born june 9, 1963 is an american actor, producer, and musician.
Johnny depp s portrayal of reputed boston mob boss james whitey bulger is as fabricated as his performances as jack sparrow and the mad hatter, bulger s defense attorney hank brennan tells the. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous. 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. The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp. 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 whitey. 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. First photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger youtube. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. When the angiulo brothers murder a winter hill soldier, whitey becomes an. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. Notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger has died in prison.
He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 16 february 2016. Johnny depp will play whitey bulger in the movie black mass, which plumbs the depths of bostons gangster culture. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. 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 exclusi. Sep 05, 2015 johnny depp attended the venice film festival, where his latest opus, black mass, impressed audiences, but, as vanity fair reports, the real whitey bulger wasnt the slightest bit interested in the film or in depps requests to meet with him. Johnny depp arrests his decline with a transformation into gang boss whitey bulger with the careerthreatening whiff of hammy howlers such as the lone ranger and mortdecai still lingering in the nostrils, it seems damning with faint praise to say that this truecrime thriller, cowritten by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, is johnny depp s best film in years.
Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. 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 talks black mass the star on the possibility of playing notorious gangster james whitey bulger in the barry levinsondirected true crime film. Theres no match for whitey bulger or johnny depp in black mass nobody else in scott coopers movie about the famous boston crime boss can keep up with depp. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Principal photography of the film began on may 19, 2014 in boston and wrapped on august 1, 2014. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. 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. Sep 18, 2015 johnny depp s newest film black mass, his most critically acclaimed in years, depicts the real life saga of infamous boston gangster and fbi informant whitey bulger. Watch black mass full movie 2015watch black mass full moviewatch black mass full movie download.
May 14, 2014 first photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger. Controversy over johnny depp s whitey bulger movie. 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. Johnny depp slathers on makeup to become reallife boston crime lord james whitey bulger in this dramatization of the mobsters 1970s collaboration with an. The real whitey bulger disses johnny depp in black mass. Johnny depp on his transformation into james whitey bulger. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass.
Johnny depp says he feels a lot of responsibility when playing a character based on a real person. Undercover the incredible global maze of mystery and deception that finally led to the capture of the f. It is played well by johnny depp and he is very convincing as bulger, an murderous scoundrel. Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger in.
This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation. Johnny depp debuts black mass, but whitey bulger couldnt. At cinemacon, the audiences there got their first look at depp, and now a trailer has arrived complete with a chilling, centerpiece scene and acting display around the dinner table. Critics may be praising depp, but one person isnt joining the chorus. Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Johnny depp exits whitey bulger biopic over salary dispute. 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. Whitey bulger, american crime boss who, as head of the bostonarea winter hill gang, was a leading figure in organized crime from the late 1960s to the mid1990s. In february 2016, greig pleaded guilty to this charge. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Catch this documentary before a docudrama further confuses you on the facts. 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.
The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. Plus johnny depp becoming whitey bulger and black mass deepest cover darkest crime. Johnny depp looks unrecognisable in costume as whitey bulger. In discussing his efforts in portraying whitey accurately, johnny revealed that he reached out to. John connolly and james whitey bulger grew up together on the streets of south boston. Add italics around black mass in the 3rd paragraph. Johnny depp shows off acting talent in monstrous black. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. 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. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott.
Apr 23, 2015 black mass also stars kevin bacon, benedict cumerbatch, joel edgerton, jesse plemons and sienna miller. Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name. 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. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state. For those that have seen it there is no explanation but for those few that havent black mass follows the story of james whitey bulger johnny depp as he pursues and perfects a life of. German policemans 7year legal battle over aloha tattoo ends 2h ago. Johnny depp as gangster whitey bulger in black mass trailer.
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. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015. Depp is primarily of english descent, with some french, german, and irish. Onetime crime boss james whitey bulger, one of the most notorious. May 23, 2014 cast finalized for whitey bulger film starring johnny depp.
This story about whitey bulger and the winter hill gang is spot on. Depp played convicted boston crime boss whitey bulger in director scott. Sep 11, 2015 black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devil s deal free download. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. James whitey bulger was a legend, a local neighborhood kid who became a fearsome. Cast finalized for whitey bulger film starring johnny depp. 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. The actor spent hours in makeup every day to play james bulger in black mass, screening at the. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. 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. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list.