The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. 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. Johnny depp does jack sparrow voice in whitey bulger. Depp first became famous on the tv show 21 jump street. Principal photography of the film began on may 19, 2014 in boston and wrapped on august 1, 2014. Universal will distribute the film in north america. The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp. The film black massreleased september 18, 2015 in the usstars johnny depp as bulger and was directed by scott cooper. 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. In films from black mass to the departed, whitey bulger will live on. It had its world premiere at the 72nd venice international film festival and was released by warner bros. Johnny depps new film, in which he will play boston gangster whitey bulger, will be released sept. Black mass is a decent film, but it could have been great.
Johnny depp s case is due to start on march 23 and is. We created this whitey bulger leather jacket with genuine leather fabric and the inside material is polyester. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet. How the strangerthanfiction story of whitey bulger has been told on screen. 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 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. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black.
Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of. Sep 16, 2015 in the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Johnny depps case is due to start on march 23 and is. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood.
Feb, 2016 johnny depp transforms into boston crime lord james whitey bulger in black mass and bryan cranston becomes blacklisted hollywood screenwriter dalton trumbo in trumbo, both being released on. 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. 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 depps whitey bulger movie to be released in. Johnny depp looks unrecognisable as he shoots black mass with. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Bulger, made by joe berlinger, is based on bulgers trials. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey bulger. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. 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.
Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. Depp as whitey bulger and miller as catherine greig were spotted on the black mass set on the revere beach on july 10, 2014. A new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. This specific jacket is worn by famous celebrity johnny depp in his upcoming movie titled black mass. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black. In the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. 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. 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. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. Brennan adds that bulger is not interested in seeing the film, despite an apparent familiarity with depps filmography.
The movie, which has a working title of black mass, is set to be. Sep 11, 2015 black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. This simple jacket caught attention and hypnotized by kind of attire. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. As the actor filmed a bar scene, a pal of bulgers sidled up to. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film. Last week, we determined that whitey bulger, the notorious bostonarea gangster johnny depp portrays in the new drama black mass, is probably the. Sep 18, 2015 theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. Johnny depp says he has no interest in receiving an academy award for his role as whitey bulger in the new film black mass. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio. Johnny depp, complete with receding hairline and blue eyes, looked unrecognisable while filming scenes on tuesday with benedict cumberbatch for the. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. Whitey bulger declined to meet with johnny depp about.
Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well. Hats off to joel harlow and all the people invlolved. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. On july 15, cumberbatch wrapped filming for his part in boston. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. 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 debuts black mass, but whitey bulger couldnt. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. 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. Johnny depp has no interest in getting an oscar for black.
Bulger, who eluded authorities for 16 years before being captured and. Black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Johnny depp looks unrecognisable as he shoots black mass. May 26, 2015 a new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into. Boston a tentative release date has reportedly been announced for the johnny deppaswhitey bulger film. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Johnny depp has made his deal to star in black mass, the drama scott cooper will direct about the boston crime kingpinturnedfugitive whitey. The amazing process of johnny depp becoming whitey bulger for the movie black mass.
Jun 23, 2019 johnny depp is an actor known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like ed wood, sleepy hollow and charlie and the chocolate factory, as well as his role as captain jack. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in black mass. 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. Heres how much gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal. Johnny depp talks finding the humanity in 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 only person in the free world who has refused a. On july 21, depp filmed some scenes at the former anthonys hawthorne restaurant, located at oxford street and central avenue in lynn. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Johnny depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in hollywood. If you havent seen johnny depps turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Johnny depps whitey bulger movie set for fall 2015.
Sep 23, 2015 i have also been thinking about johnny depp. The texts that amber heards legal team hope will prove ex. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press conference in venice to promote his new. Enforcer for mobster whitey bulger slams new johnny depp film black mass as being pure. In discussing his efforts in portraying whitey accurately, johnny revealed that he reached out to the real whitey bulger in the hopes. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey bulger. Because hes become one of the biggest stars in the world, it can be. Johnny depp, 51, with his thinning white hair and blue eyes looked unrecognisable while filming scenes on tuesday with benedict cumberbatch, 37 for the crime drama black mass in boston. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. 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 senator and the most. Kevin weeks slams johnny depp film black mass for having no. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Johnny depp, 50, finally looks his age as he continues filming james whitey bulger biopic in a bald cap on set on tuesday in boston, massachusetts pensive. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Johnny depp transforms into boston crime lord james whitey bulger in black mass and bryan cranston becomes blacklisted hollywood screenwriter dalton trumbo in trumbo, both being released on. 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 film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict. Johnny depp s new film, in which he will play boston gangster whitey bulger, will be released sept. Its not necessarily the type of film or character you would imagine to. Black mass is another crime film based on the biography of a notorious gangster, this time the criminal james whitey bulger in south boston. Johnny depp disappears into too much makeup and a ridiculously thick southie accent to play boston crime boss james whitey bulger, but hes ably supported by joel edgerton, benedict.
Scott coopers film, based on the book of the same name, tells the knotty reallife story of. The story is like many others of notorious american gangsters, with violence, corruption and justice in the end. Sep 21, 2015 reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. The only resemblance to whiteys character was the hairline. And he says that his reason is that despite three decades spent in. Scott coopers film, based on the book of the same name, tells the knotty reallife story of how bulger, a smalltime criminal. Johnny depp debuts black mass, but whitey bulger couldn. Kevin weeks slams johnny depp film black mass for having. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest.
This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. 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 is an actor known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like ed wood, sleepy hollow and charlie and the chocolate factory, as. Check out an exclusive behind the scenes look at johnny. The impressive performance of johnny depp is maybe the greatest attraction of this movie. The only resemblance to whitey s character was the hairline. Sep 08, 2015 black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. Johnny depps whitey bulger movie set for fall 2015 release. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black mass.
James whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and. Johnny depp talks finding the humanity in whitey bulger for. Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. 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. Black mass star johnny depp was joined by costars joel edgerton and dakota johnson along with director scott cooper to talk about the movie. Enforcer for mobster whitey bulger slams new johnny depp film black mass as being pure fiction kevin weeks met whitey bulger at. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Depp terrifies as dangerously violent reallife gangster. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. Oct, 2015 johnny depp says he has no interest in receiving an academy award for his role as whitey bulger in the new film black mass. Depp, who has had a fair share of more playful roles in his career, was asked if he had to get in touch with his evil side to play the part. Feb, 2016 johnny depp disappears into too much makeup and a ridiculously thick southie accent to play boston crime boss james whitey bulger, but hes ably supported by joel edgerton, benedict.