Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger. Benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny deppstarring whitey bulger crime drama from. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. The movie has been shooting in boston with scott cooper directing a cast that. 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. Universal will distribute the film in north america. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research.
Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black. Black mass star johnny depp was joined by costars joel edgerton and dakota johnson along with director scott cooper to talk about the movie. 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. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. 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. 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.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. 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. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Pictures some of it is hair and makeup, a graveyard of prosthetic teeth and a receding hairline thats more convincing than it. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years.
It is played well by johnny depp and he is very convincing as bulger. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into. May 26, 2015 a new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. Johnny depp on playing whitey bulger in black mass. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet. Taking place in the 1970s80s, depp plays jimmy whitey bulger, a notorious mob boss centering his operation out of south boston.
The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel. A new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. The black mass trailer and depps transformation received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Johnny depp stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in the first trailer for director scott coopers black mass, in theaters this september. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The film spans the years 19751995, tracing bulgers rise up the criminal ranksall while being. The film spans the years 19751995, tracing bulgers. Johnny depp is the most notorious gangster is us history in black mass. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. Its not necessarily the type of film or character you would imagine to get even a nomination. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie.
Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black mass. 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. In the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james 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. 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. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey bulger. Principal photography of the film began on may 19, 2014 in boston and wrapped on august 1, 2014. Now johnny depp may be the latest actor to fall beneath pearces surprisingly large shadow. 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 earned praise for the role, with a headline from the a. Becoming whitey bulger 2016 this makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research.
Whitey bulger declined to meet with johnny depp about black. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey. Irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny 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. 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. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. The black mass trailer and depp s transformation received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Christopher began writing film criticism and covering film festivals for a zine called read, back when a zine could. Johnny depp does jack sparrow voice in whitey bulger. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Sep 11, 2015 black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month.
Johnny depp talks about becoming whitey bulger for black mass. Cast finalized for whitey bulger film starring johnny depp. Johnny depp does jack sparrow voice in whitey bulger makeup. 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.
The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. 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. 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. 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. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. If you havent seen johnny depps turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Sep 16, 2015 in the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Johnny depp is scary good as whitey in black mass the.
It had its world premiere at the 72nd venice international film festival and was released by warner bros. Telling a true story about a mobster responsible for so many deaths could become a. 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 stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest. Johnny depp to play whitey bulger in crime biopic black mass. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe. 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. 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.
Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press conference in venice to promote his new. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. Club declaring who knew donald trump was the comeback role johnny depp needed. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Whitey bulger declined to meet with johnny depp about. Johnny depp to play whitey bulger in crime biopic black. The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. 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. Mar 14, 2014 guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black mass. 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.
The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Johnny depps bold, bald portrayal of whitey bulger. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. Could coronavirusenforced streaming mean better blockbusters. Film composite of johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass and. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Johnny depp stars as boston mobster whitey bulger in black. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton.
Sep 21, 2015 reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. 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. 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 depps portrayal of james whitey bulger in the film black mass captured his unvarnished brutality, but the actors comments on the red carpet at. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. Sooo excited to see johnny depp in a real film again. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month.
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. 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 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. 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. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black mass. Bostons irish mob in general, and whitey bulger in particular. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. 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. California, in 1995 after being tipped off by a corrupt fbi agent that he. 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.
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