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. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. 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. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the. Depp is portraying real life mob boss whitey bulger, who is currently serving two life sentences in prison. Victims of the murderous boston mobster james whitey bulger. He was like a cobrayou never knew where he could strike, says director scott cooper crazy heart of notorious crime boss whitey bulger, played by johnny depp in black mass out sept. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on movie. The onagain offagain movie based on the book black mass. One could watch the performance and not see the movie, if you know. Gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depp s portrayal of him in black mass. 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. Black mass 2015 director scott cooper finally brought the true story of whitey bulger to the screen in the 2015 drama black mass.
Johnny depp to play mobster whitey bulger film the guardian. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. 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 was widely praised by critics and fans alike for his portrayal of notorious gangster james whitey bulger in the biopic black mass but it appears the man he was playing in the movie. Heres your first look at johnny depp as whitey bulger in. Brennan adds that bulger is not interested in seeing the film, despite an apparent familiarity with depps filmography. Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Oct 30, 2018 gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depp s portrayal of him in black mass. Actor johnny depp cuts a mean figure on set of his latest film about notorious boston mob boss james whitey bulger the 50yearold actor was almost unrecognisable in. The 50yearold actor, who had previously starred in mob dramas donnie brasco and public enemies, was photographed on the set of. On july 21, depp filmed some scenes at the former anthonys hawthorne restaurant, located at oxford street and central avenue in lynn. 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.
May 16, 2014 johnny depp is returning to organized crime. Johnny depp back in whitey bulger movie the boston globe. Johnny depp means business in the newest pic of him as gangster whitey bulger. The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp. Take a look back at johnny depps movie and tv career in photos. Johnny depp on playing whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp says he did not have to dig deep to tap into his evil side for his portrayal of the irishamerican gangster james whitey bulger in the film black mass, which screened out. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. On july 15, cumberbatch wrapped filming for his part in boston. Full behind the scenes making of broll johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch duration. Jul 12, 2017 from 19781994, kevin weeks served as a member of the winter hill gang, and a close friend, confidant, and henchman to whitey bulger. Black mass official trailer 2015 johnny depp gangster. Whitey bulger declined to meet with johnny depp about. Whitey bulger immortalized by johnny depp in black mass.
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. 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. Trailer for black mass, starring johnny depp as whitey bulger. Black mass movie clip take the bag 2015 johnny depp, peter sarsgaard movie hd the true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal is apparently on again. Whitey bulger, the brutal mobster and fbi informant portrayed by depp in scott coopers critically acclaimed movie, has not seen the festival.
Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. 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. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at. Here are 7 actors who have played whitey bulger in tv and movies, from johnny depp to.
She tracked down two photos of johnny depp as whitey bulger on the set of black mass. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. He served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger in.
In the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Black mass johnny depp wants to meet whitey bulger. State pictures and head gear films, a scott cooper film, black mass. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at black.
Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. Film composite of johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass and whitey. 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. May 14, 2014 writer megan johnson is our favorite sleuth of the day. Apr 23, 2015 johnny depp means business in the newest pic of him as gangster whitey bulger. Black mass movie clip take the bag 2015 johnny depp. Johnny depp looks menacing as boston mobster whitey bulger in. Sep 08, 2015 black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name. Whitey bulger not a fan of johnny depps star turn in.
Apr 23, 2015 the trailer for black mass, starring johnny depp as whitey bulger. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. Pictures has released the cast list to the muchanticipated movie about whitey bulger s life, starring johnny depp. A couple of the photos are of depp as bulger in the film. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Threetime oscar nominee johnny depp sweeney todd finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster james whitey bulger in warner bros. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Whitey bulger isnt too happy with johnny depp in black mass. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015. Bulger, a notorious gangster turned fbi informant, is the subject of new johnny depp film black mass.
The movie has been shooting in boston with scott cooper directing a cast that. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent. Slain gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal. Sep 20, 2015 the real james whitey bulger is reportedly not too happy with johnny depp portraying him in black mass. Johnny depp is notorious mobster whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger.
Apr 23, 2015 black mass official trailer 2015 johnny depp gangster movie in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. 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. Whitey bulger declined to meet with johnny depp about black mass movie, actor says. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. 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.
Now a new book has revealed the full extent of the police protection he got. Black mass 2015 johnny depp as james whitey bulger. Johnny depp is unrecognisable as gangster james whitey. A new name has been added to the growing list of people angered by johnny depps portrayal of boston gangster james whitey bulger in the movie black mass. Johnny depp is terrifying in black mass moviewatch. Black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black mass. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. The life of james whitey bulger has always been the stuff of great crime fiction. Also starring joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, dakota johnson, jesse plemons, corey stoll, rory cochrane, sienna. Johnny depp looks menacing as boston mobster whitey bulger. The 50yearold actor, who had previously starred in mob dramas donnie brasco and public enemies, was photographed on the set of his new movie, a. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey bulger. Whitey bulger angry over johnny depps portrayal of.
The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Coldblooded johnny depp burns hot in whitey bulger story it was down to the wire five days before principal photography was to begin before depp decided. Black mass serves as a nice redemption for the floundering career of johnny depp, who has leaned more on quirky voices and loud makeup than his actual skills in recent years. Depp as whitey bulger and miller as catherine greig were spotted on the black mass set on the revere beach on july 10, 2014. Black mass official trailer 2015 johnny depp gangster movie in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to. Gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in black mass. May 16, 2014 actor johnny depp cuts a mean figure on set of his latest film about notorious boston mob boss james whitey bulger the 50yearold actor was almost unrecognisable in a bald cap and receding. Apr 23, 2015 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.
Johnny depp transforms into mobster whitey bulger on set. For 15 straight minutes, i been watching you putting your big fat fuckin fingers into your disgusting mouth, which is filled with god knows what kind of fuckin bacteria, and then you take the same big fat fuckin filthy fingers and you stuff em back into. The actor tells us he wants to sit down with the killer hes set to portray and his victims to do this story justice. Black mass official trailer 2015 johnny depp gangster movie. His portrayal of mob boss whitey bulger is a powerhouse performance and easily his best since he first introduced the world to jack sparrow.
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. Depp s latest movie transformation was revealed earlier this month, after he was spotted. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Apr 22, 2015 see johnny depp as boston crime boss james whitey bulger in black mass photo this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Cast list announced for whitey bulger movie starring johnny depp.
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. Feb 04, 20 johnny depp is being lined up to play the notorious irish american mobster james whitey bulger in a new biopic from rain man and bugsy director barry levinson, according to the hollywood. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film. Sep 10, 2015 black mass movie clip take the bag 2015 johnny depp, peter sarsgaard movie hd the true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the. The real whitey, an irishamerican who was born james bulger, ran the winter hill crime gang in south boston. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. 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. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Johnny depp is unrecognisable as gangster james whitey bulger. First johnny depp as whitey bulger pictures emerge. Boston gangster james whitey bulger, who was found dead in his prison cell on tuesday, was not a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in 2015s drama, black mass. Slain gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal of.
Johnny depp transforms into james whitey bulger for mob. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. The real james whitey bulger is reportedly not too happy with johnny depp portraying him in black mass. Johnny depp is old friends with his inner evil the. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black. 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 celebrity profile check out the latest johnny depp photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Johnny depp as whitey bulger archives about the mafia. Jan 29, 2016 he served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. Johnnie sic depp on set with his girlfriend playing me on an anti whitey movie put together by 2 reporters from the boston globe. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. The movie tells the true story of whitey bulger johnny depp, the former leader of the mob crew known as the winter hill gang. In black mass, johnny depp is the deadeyed killer whitey bulger. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Heres how much gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps. Whitey bulger refused to meet johnny depp for black. Jun 03, 2014 depp is portraying real life mob boss whitey bulger, who is currently serving two life sentences in prison. Johnny depp transforms into mobster whitey bulger on set of. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama.
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