Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. 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 second trailer for the whitey bulger biopic black mass teases the films dark comedy and showcases more of johnny depp. And until now, his story has never been told in a movie. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs.
Johnny depp is terrifying and unrecognizable as gangster whitey bulger in black masswatch the trailer. Johnny depp chills as mobster whitey bulger in the trailer. We took a look back at our favorite johnny characters to play a. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Johnny depp gives a performance to savor in black mass. Johnny depp is terrifying in black mass moviewatch. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. Murder on the orient express 2017 pirates of the caribbean. In the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Depp leads an allstar castincluding a mustachioed adam scottin this adaptation of the 2001 book black mass. If you havent seen johnny depp s turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Becoming whitey bulger, he talks about the difficult challenge of finding jimmy bulger.
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. First photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger. Johnny depp allowed to pursue defamation suit against. 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. 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.
Ranking johnny depps crazy movie transformations e. 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. In 2015, actor johnny depp played bulger in the film black mass. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger. Where does whitey bulger rank on the sliding scale of depp ness.
Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass music. Johnny depp portrays whitey bulger in the bostonset. 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. Boston gangster james whitey bulger killed in west. 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. Controversy over johnny depp s whitey bulger movie. Johnny depp is gangster whitey bulger in trailer for. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Ok for a mindless evening of entertainment, but just another nothing johnny depp movie, to me. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Becoming whitey bulger this featurette delves into the process in which jonny depp became whitey bulger. Johnny depp on playing whitey bulger in black mass. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Black mass dinner family secret recipe movie and tv series scenes.
Johnny depp james whitey bulger johnny depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in hollywood. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. Johnny depp is back to what johnny depp does best in black mass. The fact of the matter is that depp hasnt really been that good in anything in a while notwithstanding his recent commendable turn as whitey bulger in which he elected to play an actual character for once or his bit as donald trump in the derivative yet probably necessary comedy the art of the deal.
The tale became the basis for the 2006 oscarwinning film the departed, which starred jack nicholson as a character modeled on bulger. A virginia judge on friday refused to dismiss johnny depp s lawsuit against amber heard, allowing him to proceed with a claim that she defamed him in. The movie follows the actor as mob boss whitey bulger and has an allstar cast with big names like benedict cumberbatch, joel edgerton and dakota johnson. 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. Depp takes on the role of notorious boston gangster whitey bulger and delivers the goods in a performance that stays with you. A new trailer for johnny depp s movie black mass has been released. Black mass star johnny depp was joined by costars joel edgerton and dakota johnson along with director scott cooper to talk about the movie.
Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Special features featurelength audio commentary by writer and director ramin bahrani with a specially selected deleted scene black mass people were too hard on scott coopers gangster epic about the unusual case of whitey bulger johnny depp, a monster basically given free reign when he was turned into an informant for the fbi. Black mass 2015 download movie for mobile in best quality 3gp and mp4 format. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. He earned praise for the role, with a headline from the a. Club declaring who knew donald trump was the comeback role johnny depp. 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 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 dangerous. The texts that amber heards legal team hope will prove ex.
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. 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. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. My interest in hollywood began at an early age, but despite my love for movies, i never got into the 90s fangirl trends of buying magazines dedicated to leonardo. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction by. The first photographs of actor johnny depp as mobster whitey bulger have surfaced. First photos surface of johnny depp as whitey bulger cbs. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. He was born john christopher depp ii in owensboro, kentucky, on june 9, 1963, to betty sue wells, who worked as a waitress, and john christopher depp, a civil engineer. Johnny depp stars as bulger, who was the brother of a state senator and was eventually convinced to wear a wire for the fbi to bring down the italian mafia in boston after they invaded his territory. Johnny depp slathers on makeup to become reallife boston crime lord james whitey bulger in this dramatization of the mobsters 1970s collaboration with an. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. The true story of one of americas most violent and infamous gangsters, whitey bulger. Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name.
Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. The texts that amber heards legal team hope will prove exhusband johnny depp beat her as she flies to london to appear in court. Johnny depp stars in the 2015 crime drama black mass on hbo. It is mostly made up of the typical epk interview material, but it contains some genuinely interesting nuggets of information. Also stream black mass on your mobile, tablets and ipads plot. Heres an incomplete list of all the movies that have ripped it off. Johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. 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. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. 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. Black mass dvd pima county public library bibliocommons. Depp, as reallife mob boss whitey bulger, banters lightheartedly with an associate about a secret family recipe. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer.
Starring johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, sienna miller, dakota johnson, kevin bacon and peter sarsgaard directed by scott cooper out of the furnace and crazy heart a brutal look at the life of james whitey bulger. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Based on a true story of james whitey bulger, an irish mob godfather and fbi informant who had a secret trading deal with his brother, william billy bulger, a state senator and a boston public figure, and john connolly, an fbi agent. Black mass johnny depp portrays notorious boston mob boss james whitey bulger in this factbased. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob by dick lehr and gerard oneill. I knew whitey bulger, and you, mr, depp, are no whitey bulger nor is this movie worthy of this story.
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