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Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. Johnny depp as boston mob boss whitey bulger in the 2015 film black mass. Oct 30, 2018 black mass 2015 director scott cooper finally brought the true story of whitey bulger to the screen in the 2015 drama black mass. Becoming whitey bulger 2016 this makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research.
In the new film black mass, actor johnny depp, 52, portrays bulger and told reporters at a screening of the movie in brookline, massachusetts this week that he approached the role by looking at. From 19781994, kevin weeks served as a member of the winter hill gang, and a close friend, confidant, and henchman to whitey bulger. Sep 21, 2015 whitey bulger, the brutal mobster and fbi informant portrayed by depp in scott coopers critically acclaimed movie, has not seen the festival season smash because he is currently serving backto. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger in. Sep 22, 2015 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. Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name. James whitey bulger, the notorious boston gangster who wasfound dead tuesday in his prison cell, reluctantly had his popculture breakthroughin 2015s black mass, portrayed by one of the. Black mass 2015 johnny depp as james whitey bulger imdb. Jan 29, 2016 he served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. Whitey bulger angry over johnny depps portrayal of. Picturescourtesy of everett collection the life of james whitey bulger has always been the stuff.
It had its world premiere at the 72nd venice international film festival and was released by warner bros. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. The movie tells the true story of whitey bulger johnny depp, the former leader of the mob crew known as the winter hill gang. A couple of the photos are of depp as bulger in the film. 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 reporter. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into 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. Heres how much gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps. Now a new book has revealed the full extent of the police protection he got. Whitey bulger, the brutal mobster and fbi informant portrayed by depp in scott coopers critically acclaimed movie, has not seen the festival season smash because he is. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at. The movie has been shooting in boston with scott cooper directing a cast that includes. Johnny depp as james whitey bulger in a still from black mass.
Hollywood greed is behind the rush to portray my client, and the movie missed the real scourge created in my clients case, the real menace to. The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife marianne, were filled by joel. 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. Johnny depp james whitey bulger behind the scenes movie interview by screenslam. Sep 17, 2015 in the new film black mass, actor johnny depp, 52, portrays bulger and told reporters at a screening of the movie in brookline, massachusetts this week that he approached the role by looking at. Johnny depp is attached to star in barry levinsons gangster thriller black mass, which recounts the reallife story of south boston criminal mastermind whitey bulger. 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. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. The infamous boston gangster, who died on tuesday, was played.
Johnny depp has always been the most reluctant of movie. It was very difficult for both men to live in the skin of those characters for as long as they had to. Cast list announced for whitey bulger movie starring johnny depp. Slain gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal of him. As the criminal james whitey bulger in black mass, johnny depps portrayal as a bloodless vampire of crime is the essence of the.
Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black. Johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Oct 31, 2018 one was johnny depp as whitey bulger, and other was woody harrelson in out of the furnace. Sep 20, 2015 the real james whitey bulger is reportedly not too happy with johnny depp portraying him in black mass. The films screenplay, by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, is based on the 2001 nonfiction book black mass. 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. 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. 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. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as. Slain gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal of. Oct 30, 2018 johnny depp as boston mob boss whitey bulger in the 2015 film black mass. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob, by dick lehr and gerard oneill.
Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on. Slain gangster whitey bulger hated johnny depps portrayal. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood. Sep 09, 2015 8 black mass clips tease the wrath of johnny depp as whitey bulger duration.
Black mass 2015 johnny depp as james whitey bulger. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. The real whitey bulger disses johnny depp in black mass. 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. Johnny depp the mad hatter movie premiere interview duration.
I was particularly interested in the part about the roger wheeler murder as i was a tulsa police officer at the time an my partner. Cooper recruited johnny depp to give a vampiric performance. Whitey bulgers henchman almost punched johnny depp on movie. Brennan adds that bulger is not interested in seeing the film, despite an apparent familiarity with depps filmography. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. Oct 30, 2018 infamous boston mob boss james whitey bulger who was a fugitive for 16 years, was sentenced to life in prison in 20 and was portrayed in film by johnny depp was killed at a west. The infamous boston gangster, who died on tuesday, was played by johnny depp and inspired several characters on. His brutality and ruthlessness inspired jack nicholsons character in the departed and johnny depp portrayed him in the movie black mass.
Johnny depp, amber heard, dakota johnson at venice film festival. Black mass, cbs boston, johnny depp, movie, warner bros. Johnnie sic depp on set with his girlfriend playing me on an anti whitey movie put together by 2 reporters from the boston globe. Bulger, a notorious gangster turned fbi informant, is the subject of new johnny depp film black mass. Picturescourtesy of everett collection more the life of james whitey bulger has always been.
The film follows the criminal career of infamous american mobster james whitey bulger depp. Whitey bulger immortalized by johnny depp in black mass. 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. Back in the 1970s in boston, bulger struck a deal with fbi agent john. The film black massreleased september 18, 2015 in the usstars johnny depp as bulger and was directed by scott cooper. Take a look back at johnny depps movie and tv career in photos. Johnny depp to play mobster whitey bulger film the. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger.
The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent. Whitey bulger, the brutal mobster and fbi informant portrayed by depp in scott coopers critically acclaimed movie, has not seen the festival. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Sep 18, 2015 bulger, a notorious gangster turned fbi informant, is the subject of new johnny depp film black mass. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the. Whitey bulger isnt too happy with johnny depp in black mass. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Cast list announced for whitey bulger movie starring.
As the criminal james whitey bulger in black mass, johnny depp s portrayal as a bloodless vampire of crime is the essence of the. Oct 30, 2018 gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depp s portrayal of him in black mass. Boston gangster james whitey bulger, who was reportedly killed on tuesday. One was johnny depp as whitey bulger, and other was woody harrelson in out of the furnace. One could watch the performance and not see the movie, if you know.
Gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in black mass. Whitey bulger angry over johnny depps portrayal of himself. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. 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 served time while his mob boss whitey bulger was on the run. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black mass. It is played well by johnny depp and he is very convincing as bulger, an murderous scoundrel.
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. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. Black mass 2015 director scott cooper finally brought the true story of whitey bulger to the screen in the 2015 drama black mass. Principal photography of the film began on may 19, 2014 in boston and wrapped on august 1, 2014. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. 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. Infamous boston mob boss james whitey bulger who was a fugitive for 16 years, was sentenced to life in prison in 20 and was portrayed in film by johnny depp was killed at a west. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger depp to. 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.