In february 2016, greig pleaded guilty to this charge. Since they last met, little john connolly has become a highranking fbi agent. Sep 04, 2015 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. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state. Under a harvest moon, whitey bulger, godfather of the irish mob, waits for an old school buddy. Advertisement 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 period. On july 15, cumberbatch wrapped filming for his part in boston.
Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. 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. In the 2015 biographical crime drama black mass, depp played the role of convicted boston crime boss whitey bulger. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass music. On july 21, depp filmed some scenes at the former anthonys hawthorne restaurant, located at oxford street and central avenue in lynn. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs heres johnny.
Actor johnny depp is all set to play famed gangster whitey bulger in biopic black mass. Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press. Johnny depp to play mobster whitey bulger in biopic. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. He started his film career by playing glen lantz in the 1984 horror film a nightmare on elm street. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, sienna miller, benedict.
Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at. Sep 20, 2015 whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. He earned praise for the role, with a headline from the a.
Taking place in the 1970s80s, depp plays jimmy whitey bulger, a notorious mob boss centering his operation out of south boston. Johnny depp is gangster whitey bulger in trailer for. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger. Ten unbelievable stories from the wild life of james whitey bulger. 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. Johnny depp blasts wife beater charge in text messages. Whitey bulgers wild life, in 10 unbelievable stories quartz. Mortdecai just might disappear with the new trailer for black mass. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Ok for a mindless evening of entertainment, but just another nothing johnny depp movie, to me. Johnny depp says he slept in whitey bulger makeup for black mass. Black mass nonusa format region b import australia. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Johnny depp looking to quash amber heards subpoena on weinstein company.
Becoming whitey bulger, he talks about the difficult challenge of finding jimmy bulger. Apr 24, 2015 there was nothing more frightening at cinemacon than johnny depp as notorious boston gangster whitey bulger. I knew whitey bulger, and you, mr, depp, are no whitey bulger nor is this movie worthy of this story. Johnny depp is getting a lot of oscar buzz for his starring work as james whitey bulger in black mass. 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. Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Johnny depp chills as mobster whitey bulger in the trailer. Black mass trailer ufficiale italiano 2015 johnny depp. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation. 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. 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.
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. If you havent seen johnny depp s turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Johnny depp james whitey bulger behind the scenes movie interview duration. Whitey bulger refused to meet johnny depp for black mass. Connolly needs an informant someone with a good view of bostons dark side. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Whitey bulger is an american gangster and organized crime figurehead currently locked away in prison since 2011 on 19 murder charges, as well as racketeering, extortion, money laundering and more. 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. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Get all the latest updates on your favorite movies from new releases to timeless classics, get the scoop on moviefone. Johnny depp gives an utterly chilling performance as the notorious james whitey bulger in bostonset crime drama black mass a world. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black.
Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger in. If you havent seen johnny depps turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Johnny depp shows off acting talent in monstrous black mass. Black mass teaser trailer ufficiale italiano 2015 johnny depp. But he didnt get any help directly from the infamous boston mobster, who is serving a. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black mass. Benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in the johnny depp starring whitey bulger. 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 unrecognisable under a cap and heavy makeup, reported new york daily. Sep 21, 2015 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 roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife.
James whitey bulger was a legend, a local neighborhood kid who became a fearsome. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. Black mass on dvd february 2016 starring johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, jesse plemons. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. 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 second trailer for the whitey bulger biopic black mass teases the films dark comedy and showcases more of johnny depp. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Federal prosecutors indicted him for nineteen murders based on the grand jury testimony from kevin weeks and. But bulgers lawyer, jay carney, helped depp with the. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Johnny depp as whitey bulger was the creepiest thing at cinemacon. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in.
Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. Now johnny depp may be the latest actor to fall beneath pearces surprisingly large shadow. A couple of the photos are of depp as bulger in the film. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey. In south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborat johnny depp stars in black mass as whitey bulger, a notorious gangster in boston. 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. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. James joseph whitey bulger jr was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. The hollywood reporter, llc is a subsidiary of prometheus. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. 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. 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. But spare a thought for sienna miller, who ended up being cut entirely.
Club declaring who knew donald trump was the comeback role johnny depp needed. 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. Johnny depp is attached to star in barry levinsons gangster thriller black mass. Bulger would supply the fbi with information on the italian mafia if the. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet.
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. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Johnny depp says he slept in whitey bulger makeup for. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. 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. Boston 1970, lagente dellfbi john connolly edgerton persuade il gangster irlandese james whiteybulger depp a collaborare con lfbi. Johnnie sic depp on set with his girlfriend playing me on an anti whitey movie put together by 2 reporters from the boston globe. September 3, 1929 october 30, 2018 was an irishamerican 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 oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. Johnny depp chills as mobster whitey bulger in the trailer for black mass. He repeatedly got in fights with other inmates who accused bulger of being a rat.
Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. They planned to take down theft italian mob and mafia in boston, which went awry. 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. Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black. Black mass johnny depp portrays notorious boston mob boss james whitey bulger in this factbased. Black mass johnny depp wants to meet whitey bulger. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. Disney bosses lobbying for johnny depp s return to pirates of the caribbean franchise. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction.
In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster jimmy bulger to collaborate with the fbi in order to eliminate their common enemy. 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. Prepare to see johnny depp as a mean, murdering whitey bulger after warner bros. The last time depp gave us a truly indelible new character was 2003, when the first. 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.
Depp as whitey bulger and miller as catherine greig were spotted on the black mass set on the revere beach on july 10, 2014. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Its in the works, according to the authors of 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. I have seen so many italian mafia movies i completely forgot how powerful the irish mob was in america.
Johnny depp looking to quash amber heards subpoena on. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson. Black mass becoming whitey bulger sub ita gruppo fb. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Johnny depp stars in the 2015 crime drama black mass on hbo. Johnny depp is an american actor, producer and musician. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of the most ruthless and. Cast finalized for whitey bulger film starring johnny depp. Johnny depp has to b one of the finest actors of his time he really gets his teeth into whatever role he,s playing and its so real you really thought he was whitey bulger truly scary even the italians wouldnt wanna take on the irish if they didnt have to. 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 depp s portrayal of. The actor tells us he wants to sit down with the killer hes set to portray and his victims to do this story justice. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer.
Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous. And until now, his story has never been told in a movie. 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. 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.
He also appeared in the 1986 film platoon with charlie sheen, tom berenger, and willem dafoe. Mar 14, 2014 guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black mass. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. Black mass dvd pima county public library bibliocommons. Your watchlist your video library settings getting started help. Now high school sports in massachusetts are being called off due to the coronavirus outbreak. 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.
Watch black mass full movie 2015watch black mass full moviewatch black mass full movie download. 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. Any ill will johnny depp brought upon himself with last years austin powers reboot that is what it was, right. Guy pearce to steal scenes from johnny depp in whitey bulger drama black mass. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe.