This is the fourth time johnny depp is playing a real. Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. Whitey bulgers lawyer rips johnny depps black mass the wrap. On the red carpet of the us premiere, depp said of the real bulger, theres a. The real james whitey bulger, now 86, has stated through his attorney. She tracked down two photos of johnny depp as whitey bulger on the set of black mass. The real whitey bulger disses johnny depp in black mass. Johnny depp was originally cast as whitey bulger but he ended up exiting the project due to salary issues. The sequel to the 2017 animated hit announced it would be available for digital download on. Johnny depp says whitey bulger wanted no part of black. Another letter mentions actors jack nicholson and johnny depp.
Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. For depp, the thrill in playing bulger was taking on such a complicated character. 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.
This story about whitey bulger and the winter hill gang is spot on. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Johnny depp as whitey bulger was the creepiest thing at. 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.
The movie, which has a working title of black mass, is set to be. Johnny depp on his transformation into james whitey bulger. Pictures some of it is hair and makeup, a graveyard of prosthetic teeth and a receding hairline thats more convincing than it. The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio. Brazil, canada, colombia, cote divoire, egypt, france, germany, hong kong, india. September 18, 2015 in the usstars johnny depp as bulger and was directed by scott cooper.
This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. The real whitey, an irishamerican who was born james bulger, ran the winter hill crime gang in south boston. In the 2015 biographical crime drama black mass, depp played the role of convicted boston crime boss whitey bulger. Johnny depp might as well have been playing the mad hatter all. Black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Depp saw a whitey bulger in his head and he wanted to do it in that way, harlow told deadline. Johnny depp practically unrecognizable in whitey bulger biopic. In the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Ew premiered the first photo of depp as whitey bulger in the new biopic of the reallife. American actor johnny depp plays the infamous boston mobster james whitey bulger in the new film black mass. Johnny depp is riveting as boston crime kingpin whitey bulger in black mass. Critics may be praising depp, but one person isnt joining the chorus. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger.
Notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger has died in prison five years. Boston a tentative release date has reportedly been announced for the johnny deppaswhitey bulger film. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons.
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. We didnt finalize the look until five days before principal photography. Johnny depps 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. Theres no surer way to make johnny depp chuckle than to cite those who call his icy performance as the boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass a return to form for the actor.
It is mostly made up of the typical epk interview material, but it contains some genuinely interesting nuggets of information. Johnny depp says he tried to meet james whitey bulger before he played him in the film black mass, but the imprisoned boston gangster wasnt interested. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe. Johnny depp says he feels a lot of responsibility when playing a character based on a real person. French southern territories, gabon, gambia, georgia, germany, ghana. 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.
Depp also revealed he had inside advice from one of the people closest to whitey. Jay carney was very helpful to me in finding james bulger, depp said. 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 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. Johnny depp as gangster whitey bulger in black mass trailer. Depp on his comeback as whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp tapped into his evil side for his portrayal of the irishamerican gangster james whitey bulger in the film black mass, screened friday at the venice film festival. Its exhilarating when you can switch gears, when you can go from 90 to 20 and you can go from 20 back up to. Johnny depp is terrifying in black mass moviewatch. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black.
In director scott coopers black mass, depp portrays vicious south boston crime lord james whitey bulger, the leader of the winter hill gang who, while serving as a toplevel informant for. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. I was not expecting to walk into an apartment full of. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. And now we have a whole new look to add to the depp canon. Johnny depp s portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Johnny depp s newest film black mass, his most critically acclaimed in years, depicts the real life saga of infamous boston gangster and fbi informant whitey bulger. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. Johnny depp as whitey bulger was the creepiest thing at cinemacon. Johnny depp hires princess dianas top lawyer for phone. The 89year old former leader of the winter hill gang inspired a film starring johnny depp. Much of the production is based on fact, with not one but two monstersthe other being a corrupt fbi agent played by. Bulger, who eluded authorities for 16 years before being captured and convicted of participating in 11 murders in 20, wasnt a fan of the.
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. In black mass, depp plays reallife crime boss and murderer whitey bulger, the brother of senator bill bulger played by benedict cumberbatch. An exclusive clip from the soon to be released black mass starring johnny depp who plays the infamous james whitey bulger. Johnny depp stars as whitey bulger, head of south bostons winter hill gang. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in. Undercover the incredible global maze of mystery and deception that finally led to the capture of the f. Plus johnny depp becoming whitey bulger and black mass deepest cover darkest crime. First johnny depp as whitey bulger pictures emerge.
Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey. Writer megan johnson is our favorite sleuth of the day. Johnny depp shows off acting talent in monstrous black. 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. James joseph whitey bulger jr was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant. The movie has been shooting in boston with scott cooper directing a cast that. Its exhilarating when you can switch gears, when you can go from.
Johnny depp might as well have been playing the mad hatter all over again as far as james bulger is concerned, bulgers defense attorney hank brennan tells people on behalf of his client. The actor spent hours in makeup every day to play james bulger in black mass, screening at. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. As the actor filmed a bar scene, a pal of bulgers sidled up to. Johnny depps whitey bulger movie to be released in. In land of mafia, johnny depp touts his whitey bulger. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. He repeatedly got in fights with other inmates who accused bulger of being a rat.
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. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. Johnny depp makes very stupid whitey bulger comment. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a. Johnny depps black mass performance was all wrong, according to whitey bulgers lawyer sep. 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.
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