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Johnny depp has no interest in getting an oscar for black mass. Black mass is based on the 2001 nonfiction book of the same name by. Whiteys rise in bostons demimonde is assisted by fbi agent john. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor, producer, johnny depp. Oct 30, 2018 james whitey bulger, the notorious boston mob boss who was also the subject for johnny depps 2015 crime film black mass, was found dead in a west virginia federal prison on tuesday. At one time set to be directed by barry levinson with johnny depp and joel edgerton starring, the whitey bulger drama black mass was shut down and seemed like one of those projects that may. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Black mass is an actioncrime drama film based on the new york times best selling book black mass.
Sep 11, 2015 johnny depp s new film, black mass, marks a gear shift for the actor. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict. Among his numerous competitive awards, he has won the screen actors guild award for outstanding actor in a leading role for pirates of the caribbean. Johnny depp jokes about black mass dance sequences at peoples choice awards 2016. Hats off to joel harlow and all the people invlolved. Tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in black mass. Spotlight gets big awards from boston critics december 7, 2015 1.
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Depp is getting heavy best actor oscar buzz sorry for black mass. Only johnny depp could begin 2015 with one of the years worst movies and end it with one of the best. Jul 30, 2015 the newest trailer for black mass hit the web today, with depp portraying james whitey bulger, a south boston mob boss who killed 19 people, became an informant for the fbi in 1975, and was. Well, jimmy bulger believes the book that black mass is based on is an absolute work of fiction. Black mass has been sitting on my bookshelf for quite a while, i was looking for a third book about jimmy whitey bulger written by dick lehr, i have whitey and have been trying to find underboss. Johnny depp jokes about black mass dance sequences at. Black mass is certified fresh book that black mass is based on is an absolute work of fiction. 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. 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. It is an epic story of violence, doublecross, and corruption at the center of which are the black hearts of two old friends whose lives unfolded in the darkness of permanent midnight. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel.
The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob by dick lehr and gerard oneill. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin. He has been nominated for ten golden globe awards, winning one for best actor for his performance of the title role in sweeney todd. While black mass lacks an emotional core, and the pacing is poor, the intrigue of the story and depps performance make it work. But if johnny depps mesmerizing performance a bracing return to form for the star after a series of critical and commercial misfires is the chief selling point of black mass, there is. Sep 04, 2015 but if johnny depps mesmerizing performance a bracing return to form for the star after a series of critical and commercial misfires is the chief selling point of black mass. Apr 24, 2015 threetime oscar nominee johnny depp sweeney todd. Ever since black mass premiered at the venice film festival, johnny depp has been surfing a proverbial wave of oscar buzz for his chilling performance as reallife gangster whitey bulger.
The truelife gangster drama has been pitched as depps comeback vehicle, but joel edgerton is no less prominently featured. Johnny depp is one of the most versatile and dynamic actors of our time, said festival chairman. Black mass best quotes if nobody sees it, it didnt. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. Johnny depp doesnt want an oscar for black mass because he. Dec 14, 2015 spotlight gets big awards from boston critics december 7.
Black mass producers on johnny depps awards plans, tom cruises power and why relativity failed. Despite peoples feelings about the movie as a whole, almost across the board, johnny depps performance as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in black mass has received praise as. John christopher depp ii born june 9, 1963 is an american actor, singer, producer, and musician. Sep 17, 2015 only johnny depp could begin 2015 with one of the years worst movies and end it with one of the best. James whitey bulger, the notorious boston mob boss who was also the subject for johnny depps 2015 crime film black mass, was found dead in a. Whitey bulger, boston mob boss who inspired the departed. In black mass, whitey bulger acquires a glimmer of humanity. List of awards and nominations received by johnny depp. Johnny depp says he has no interest in receiving an academy award for his role as whitey bulger in the new film black mass. 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. Black mass best quotes if nobody sees it, it didnt happen. Maze runner expected to outpace johnny depps black. Aug 27, 2015 black mass producers on johnny depps awards plans, tom cruises power and why relativity failed. Johnny depps new film, black mass, marks a gear shift for the actor.
Sep 16, 2015 in the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Black mass ensemble cast of recognizable actors surrounded depp with. Black mass producers on johnny depp s awards plans, tom cruises power and why relativity failed. The curse of the black pearl 2003, and the golden globe award for best actor motion picture musical or comedy for sweeney. Depp has gained critical praise for his portrayals of inept screenwriterdirector ed wood in the film of the same name 1994, undercover fbi agent joseph d. Whitey bulger pic black mass back on with johnny depp. List of awards and nominations received by johnny depp wikipedia. The true story of billy bulger, whitey bulger, fbi agent john connelly and the fbis witness protection program that was created by j. Johnny depp jokes about black mass dance sequences at peoples choice awards 2016 johnny depp poses with his trophy backstage at the 2016 peoples choice awards held at the microsoft. The truth was very elusive, when i came onto the project i did tons of research.
That changes with black mass, based on the truecrime book and starring an almost unrecognizable johnny depp as the boston gangsterturnedinformantturnedfugitive. The curse of the black pearl 2003, and the golden globe award for best. What ultimately makes black masss engine run are the performances, headlined by legendary work from depp. Johnny depps black mass performance was all wrong, according. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey. Joel edgerton and johnny depp in black mass warner bros.
Johnny depp on playing whitey bulger in black mass. In his latest film, black mass, depp, in a stunning transformation, creates a gripping and multilayered portrait of infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Can black mass get johnny depp back in the awards game. Jan 07, 2016 johnny depp jokes about black mass dance sequences at peoples choice awards 2016 johnny depp poses with his trophy backstage at the 2016 peoples choice awards held at the microsoft. Johnny depp, black mass casting call 2018 auditions. The newest trailer for black mass hit the web today, with depp portraying james whitey bulger, a south boston mob boss who killed 19 people, became an informant for the fbi in 1975, and was. How the black mass authors watched their book come to life september 16, 2015 10. Black mass is a new york times and boston globe bestseller, written by two former reporters who were on the case from the beginning. Sep 24, 2017 the amazing process of johnny depp becoming whitey bulger for the movie black mass.
The biopic black mass starring johnny depp as notorious boston gangster and fbi informant james whitey bulger is in theaters. Black mass is a film directed by scott cooper with johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, rory cochrane, year. The curse of the black pearl 2003, and the golden globe award for best actor motion. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. 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. Sep 04, 2015 can black mass get johnny depp back in the awards game. Black mass producers on johnny depps awards plans, tom. But if johnny depps mesmerizing performance a bracing return to form for the star after a series of critical and commercial misfires is the chief selling point of black mass. A comparison of frank costello in the departed and whitey bulger in black mass reveals weaknesses in the latter. Sep 02, 2015 the resulting film is about to leap into hollywoods annual awards race. Praise for johnny depp as black mass premieres in venice.
The amazing process of johnny depp becoming whitey bulger for the movie black mass. The pirates actor transforms into legendary criminal whitey bulger for a careertopping performance. Scott cooper directs, with mark mallouk penning the screenplay based on dick lehr and gerald oneills 2001 bestseller black mass. But i have to say, am i really all alone in loving mortdecai, depps. Black mass is a gripping crimedrama biopic starring johnny depp as irishamerican mobster james whitey bulger, the most notorious gangster in u. The demon barber of fleet street 2008, and has been nominated for three academy awards for best actor, among other accolades. Black mass discussion with actors johnny depp, dakota johnson and julianne nicholson, director scott cooper, composer tom holkenborg, producer john lesher and editor david rosenbloom on september. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film directed by scott cooper and written by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, based on the 2001 book black mass.
Johnny depp told the bbc that he hopes he never wins an academy award while appearing at the black mass premiere in london on. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring whitey bulger. 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. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in. The screenplay by mark mallouk and jez butterworth is based on the book by the reporters dick lehr and gerard oneill of the.
I dont believe he was a great fan of the book black mass. May 22, 2012 black mass is a new york times and boston globe bestseller, written by two former reporters who were on the case from the beginning. Soon to be a major motion picture starring johnny depp as whitey bulger, black mass is the chilling true story of what happened between thema dark deal that spiraled out of control, leading to drug dealing, racketeering, and murder. He delivers an astounding performance that has earned raves from both critics and audiences and is sure to garner awards attention. The resulting film is about to leap into hollywoods annual awards race. As the actor filmed a bar scene, a pal of bulgers sidled up to. Outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role. Deppaissance that will eventually land depp another oscar nod. The screenplay by mark mallouk and jez butterworth is based on the book by.
The film stars johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, joel edgerton, sienna miller and dakota johnson. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black mass. Johnny depp is a damned kingpin view photos thompson keeps a poster in his office for black mass which stars depp as mob boss whitey bulger that was. James whitey bulger in a june 23, 2011, booking photo provided by. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob written by dick lehr. Black mass spins a gripping yarn out of its factbased story and leaves audiences with one of johnny depp s most compelling performances in years. Spotlight gets big awards from boston critics december 7. How the black mass authors watched their book come to life september 16. Johnny depp and benedict cumberbatch as the bulger brothers and joel edgerton as john connolly, former fbi. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015.
Black mass 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the. Watch black mass trailer first look at johnny depps. Black mass trailer with johnny depp the young folks. Johnny depp awards and nominations during johnny depp showbiz career. Most actors relish the opportunity to stand in front of their peers, award in hand, listing off everyone they know johnny deep doesnt. 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 movie follows bulgers rise from petty hood to violent mob boss. People are abuzz about johnny depps performance in black mass, ahead of awards season, but maze runner. Actors guild award for best actor but missed out on an oscar nomination. Johnny depps involvement with black mass dates back to february 20, when he was. Apr 23, 2015 that changes with black mass, based on the truecrime book and starring an almost unrecognizable johnny depp as the boston gangsterturnedinformantturnedfugitive. Nov 20, 2015 depp is getting heavy best actor oscar buzz sorry for black mass. But i have to say, am i really all alone in loving mortdecai, depps box office flop from earlier this year. Oct 12, 2015 ever since black mass premiered at the venice film festival, johnny depp has been surfing a proverbial wave of oscar buzz for his chilling performance as reallife gangster whitey bulger.
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