Whitey bulger scott cooper, who captured the boston mobster. Sep 22, 2015 johnny depp as james whitey bulger in black mass. Released september 18th, 2015, black mass stars johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 2 min, and received a score of 68 out of. Sep 21, 2015 why is johnny depps makeup so embarrassingly fake. He started his film career by playing glen lantz in the 1984 horror film a nightmare on elm street. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. Johnny depps involvement with black mass dates back to february 20, when he was attached to star in the film, while barry levinson was still slated to direct. His face a mask you cant read until hes up in yours. The unholy alliance between the fbi and whitey bulger, one of the most notorious gangster in u.
The movie tells the true story of whitey bulger johnny depp, the former leader of the mob crew known as the winter hill gang. Johnny depp is transformed into notorious gangster whitey bulger in new movie trailer. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Related story black mass hailed as major return for johnny depp. In his portrayal of whitey bulger in the new film black mass, johnny depp, 52, is barely recognizable, his face obscured behind a mask of. 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. 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. His bizarrely frozen appearance doesnt make the movie. 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. Besides the martial arts in the film, black mask is strong with humour and that is due to the chemistry that jet has with his costar, the police officer. Injured johnny depp displays bandaged hand as he heads. Black mass starring johnny depp movie black mass starring johnny depp box office megastar and threetime academy award nominee johnny depp is teaming up with rising star tom hardy for his next sure to be incredible project and shooting is expected to begin soon for the based on a true story saga of crime and justice in america. Sep 15, 2015 in black mass, we welcome johnny depp back from the land of the freakishly flamboyant, that unbeloved country he has occupied for the past few years see the lone ranger, into the woods or mortdecai. It would have been easy to dive into this thing as if it were just simply a gangster film, depp said when black mass was unveiled at toronto.
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 oneill s 2001 book black mass. New trailer shows johnny depp transformed into gangster. Jul 30, 2015 threetime oscar nominee johnny depp sweeney todd. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. Johnny depp is an american actor, producer and musician. He also appeared in the 1986 film platoon with charlie sheen, tom berenger, and willem dafoe. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Black mass spins a gripping yarn out of its factbased story and leaves audiences with one of johnny depps most compelling performances in years. 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 depps black mass has new release date, needs a new. Jul 02, 2014 johnny depps black mass has new release date, needs a new title jul. Johnny depp may play whitey bulger in black mass after all. Johnny depp confirms his return to fantastic beasts 3. 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. That move confused attendees, making them think depp would play the titular hero. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Movie goers tend to fall into one of two groups when it comes to johnny depp big fans or denigrators. Black mass is set to be released in september 2015. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey.
Black mass, the new johnny depp film based on the life of boston mobster whitey bulger, who stood just behind osama bin laden on the fbis mostwanted list for years, hardly needs to diverge. Black mass, a widereaching look at james whitey bulger johnny depp, an irishamerican mobster, and the impact his life of crime had on his. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Johnny depp clocks in for a remarkably terrifying and charmingly sinister performance in an indifferent entry to the gangster film genre. Mar 21, 2020 best of johnny depp on netflix streaming, johnny depp movies and tv shows on. Whichever side of the line you fall, there are few actors. Depp, at the time, was dressed as captain jack sparrow and wore the lone rangers black mask. Sep 21, 2015 reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. Get your first look at johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass, the upcoming gangster biopic from director scott cooper. Johnny depp may reprise role as captain jack sparrow for. But the best thing about this film for me was johnny depp, he is so convincing and brilliant, this is what he needs to do more of, he is so good in donnie brasco, public enemies and black mass but then he does all those stupid fantasy films, he is much better in films like this. Whiteys rise in bostons demimonde is assisted by fbi agent john. The movie follows bulgers rise from petty hood to violent mob boss.
Black mass is certified fresh sep 16, 2015 critics say black mass explores welltrodden crime movie territory as well, but the film is elevated by johnny depps mesmerizing lead performance and excellent work from a solid supporting cast. All we know is that watching depp try to emote through a mask is like. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel. 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. Director, scott cooper, and actor, johnny depp pose for a portrait in promotion of their upcoming film black mask at the 2015 toronto international film festival on sunday, sept.
Gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depp s portrayal of him in black mass. Sep 17, 2015 makeup designer joel harlow has worked with johnny depp on at least 10 films, creating such characters as the irreverent pirate jack sparrow in the pirates of the caribbean franchise, as the young. Film composite of johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass and. The film was very interesting and would definitely recommend it. Oct 31, 2018 one was johnny depp as whitey bulger, and other was woody harrelson in out of the furnace. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey.
Sep 08, 2015 black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. But if johnny depps mesmerizing performance a bracing return to form for the star. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in. James whitey bulger, the notorious boston mob boss who was also the subject for johnny depp s 2015 crime film black mass, was found dead in a west virginia federal prison on tuesday. Johnny depp turns in one of his more nuanced and compelling performances in a while in black mass, however, the rest of the film seesaws between tedium and mildly gripping. The 51yearold actor will require surgery after injuring his right hand. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. He may not be doctor strange after all, but johnny depp is back in the mix to play boston mob boss whitey bulger in the crime drama black mass. After rumors broke out the other month that disney was moving forward with a. Kevin weeks slams johnny depp film black mass for having no. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. The real whitey bulger disses johnny depp in black mass. Complete list of johnny depp movies list challenges.
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. Thats johnny depp giving everything hes got in a riveting, rattlesnake performance as. Black mass 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oct 30, 2018 gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depp s portrayal of him in black mass. Black mass is a gritty, realistic drama so why is johnny. Regardless of whether youre a blist celebrity or one. When three private investigators get close to solving the case of their towns murder spree, its them who become the target of a sick mans claustrophobic game of cat and mouse where losing means death and survival is the only course of action. Disney fans furious that johnny depps been dropped from. Johnny depp has confirmed that he will return for fantastic beasts 3, with production expected to commence in the middle of next year the actor. Black mass starring johnny depp movie auditions for 2020.
As bulger, depp doesnt let a masterly makeup job mask the nuances of his characters twisted psyche. A longtime associate of white bulger has slammed black mass the new johnny depp film about the notorious gangster as a major disappointment and a work of pure fiction former mobster and ex. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger in. Best of johnny depp on netflix new on netflix with johnny depp. Johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson 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. Whitey bulger, boston mob boss who inspired the departed.
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. It was very difficult for both men to live in the skin of those characters for as long as they had to. Apr 23, 2015 balding, bad teeth and creepy blue eyes. Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name.
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