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. The demon barber of fleet street sweeney todd 2007 pirates of the caribbean. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal kindle edition by lehr, dick, oneill, gerard. The film has got a great cast starring johnny depp in the role of james bulger, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons, peter. Johnny depp thanked his fans for their support while making his first official postdivorce appearance at the 2017 peoples choice awards on wednesday, january 18 details. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob by dick lehr and gerard oneill. The screenplay by mark mallouk and jez butterworth is based on the book by the reporters dick lehr and gerard oneill of the. 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. Oliver it didnt really have a third act, then whitey got caught in santa monica in. Long past his heartthrob era, johnny depp became a real actor able to deliver a chill when his face subtly changes to an expression of expectant evil which it does frequently in black mass. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring. Johnny depp, american actor and musician noted for his eclectic and unconventional film choices. He has been nominated for 10 golden globe awards, winning one for best actor for his performance of the title role in sweeney todd.
However, having read the actual book black mass on holiday i thought i would give it another try. Johnny depps prosthetic nose steals the show in this biopic of boston gangster whitey bulger. Apr 24, 2015 in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Johnny depp gets emotional during acceptance speech at people. Johnny depp and the rest of the cast really brought their a game to this film. Aug 27, 2015 black mass producers on johnny depp s awards plans, tom cruises power and why relativity failed. Black mass producers on johnny depps awards plans, tom cruises power and why relativity failed. The movie follows bulgers rise from petty hood to violent mob boss. Johnny depp takes the stage to accept an award during the 2017 peoples choice awards held at the microsoft theater on wednesday january 18. Black mass is certified fresh according to whitey bulgers lawyer sep. Johnny depp is attached to play notorious boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depps black mass performance was all wrong, according. Telling a true story about a mobster responsible for so many deaths could become a valachi papers exercise in just one killing after another, which this film does, but there is. A comparison of frank costello in the departed and whitey bulger in black mass reveals weaknesses in the latter.
Johnny depp in black mass 2015 johnny depp at an event for black mass 2015 johnny. This is a first hand account of how whitey bulger, and steve flemmi became part of the fbi as informants, and in turn the fbi became informants for. Take a look back at johnny depp s movie and tv career in photos. Black mass best quotes if nobody sees it, it didnt happen. Depp is known as the actor with a thousand faces, a title earned after the end of his starmaking tv show 21 jump street led to his obsession in seeking out bizarre and dynamic roles he could fully disappear into.
Although dakota johnsons role was small, only about 3 or 4 scenes she should huge range as an actress. 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. The demon barber of fleet street 2008 and has been nominated for three academy awards for best actor, among other accolades. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring whitey bulger. Black mass producers on johnny depps awards plans, tom. Black mass trailer with johnny depp the young folks. 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. May 01, 2000 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. Sep 11, 2015 johnny depps new film, black mass, marks a gear shift for the actor. The amazing process of johnny depp becoming whitey bulger for the movie black mass. Johnny depp and benedict cumberbatch as the bulger brothers and joel edgerton as john connolly, former fbi. In his latest film, black mass, depp, in a stunning transformation, creates a gripping and multilayered portrait of infamous gangster james whitey bulger. The film stars an allstar cast with johnny depp, joel egerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon and of course dakota johnson. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 27 december 2017.
Thompson black mass is something weve been developing for 10 years. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal updated by dick lehr, gerard oneill isbn. Movies based on books that will come out in 2015 poll image the title is black see more polls. Black mass best quotes if nobody sees it, it didnt. The main purpose for black mass is to get star johnny depp in the running for a best actor academy award nomination, if not an outright victory. Barry levinson will direct with a scheduled may start date. Johnny depps involvement with black mass dates back to february 20, when he was. Here you can track uptotheminute news on johnnys current projects, browse our breathtaking photo galleries, trade opinions with witty, friendly depp fans from around the world on our forums, discuss his favorite books with our book club, or read vintage interviewsor jds own writingin the jdz archives. Our fansite celebrates the life and achievements of johnny depp. Johnny depp s prosthetic nose steals the show in this biopic of boston gangster whitey bulger. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Johnny depp thanks fans during 2017 peoples choice awards. The curse of the black pearl 2003, and the golden globe award for best actor motion picture musical or comedy for sweeney. 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.
The new york times bestseller, now a major film starring johnny depp and benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson and kevin bacon a gripping true story of violence, doublecross and corruption, black mass takes us deep undercover, exposing one of the most outrageous scandals in fbi history. John christopher depp ii born june 9, 1963 is an american actor, producer, and musician. 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. Black mass producers on johnny depp s awards plans, tom cruises power and why relativity failed. Hats off to joel harlow and all the people invlolved. 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. Black mass is more the departed than goodfellas jack nicholsons mobster in the. Black mass is a gripping crimedrama biopic starring johnny depp as irishamerican mobster james whitey bulger, the most notorious gangster in u. 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. 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. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons.
Jan 19, 2017 depp, 53, and heard, 30, were married for 15 months. Sep 17, 2015 only johnny depp could begin 2015 with one of the years worst movies and end it with one of the best. Jan 19, 2017 johnny depp thanked his fans for their support while making his first official postdivorce appearance at the 2017 peoples choice awards on wednesday, january 18 details. Black mass is based on the 2001 nonfiction book of the same name by. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel. Peoples choice awards 2017 red carpet and best moments in pictures read more johnny depp has thanked the public for their support in the wake of his divorce from amber heard. Mallouk and jez butterworth, based on the book by dick lehr and gerard oneill. 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. Jan 19, 2017 peoples choice awards 2017 red carpet and best moments in pictures read more johnny depp has thanked the public for their support in the wake of his divorce from amber heard, a few days.
Johnny depps new film, black mass, marks a gear shift for the actor. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey. In black mass, depps bulger challenges harbours john morris to reveal the recipe of a steak marinade that morris said was a family secret. Best performance by an actor in a motion picture comedy. Based on the exhaustively researched book of the same name by. Johnny depp thanks fans during 2017 peoples choice awards speech. Sep 04, 2015 a decade ago, johnny depp appeared to be closing in fast on his first best actor oscar.
Discuss the latest johnny depp news, his career, past and future projects, and other related issues. The new york times bestseller, now a major film starring johnny depp and benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson and kevin bacon a gripping true story of violence, doublecross and corruption, black mass takes us deep undercover, exposing one of. Johnny depp, in full john christopher depp ii, born june 9, 1963, owensboro, kentucky, u. There are a few reasons awards analysts could blame for black masss absolute. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a. Now a major motion picture starring johnny depp a new york times bestseller a.
The irish mob, the boston fbi, and a devils deal will be read by many. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black mass. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor, producer, johnny depp. Best performance by an actor in a motion picture comedy or musical. Academy awardnominated director joe berlinger paradise lost examines. Jan 19, 2017 johnny depp surprised everyone wednesday night by showing up to the accept the award for favorite movie icon at the peoples choice awards.
In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger depp to collaborate with the fbi. Johnny depp thanks fans for trust at peoples choice awards. Depp began her acting career with a small role in tusk 2014, and went on to star in the period dramas the dancer 2016, in which she played isadora duncan, planetarium 2016, and the king 2019. Black mass spins a gripping yarn out of its factbased story and leaves audiences with one of johnny depps most compelling performances in years. Only johnny depp could begin 2015 with one of the years worst movies and end it with one of the best. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring whitey bulger to life on screen. Depp, 53, and heard, 30, were married for 15 months. The movie its the biography of james bulger standing at the 2001 book black mass. List of awards and nominations received by johnny depp. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton.
Johnny depp gets emotional during acceptance speech at. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Johnny depp is one of the most versatile and dynamic actors of our time, said festival chairman harold matzner. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring whitey. 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.
There is, indeed, a roman catholic mass in the course of black mass, the bloody, truelife crime drama starring johnny depp as boston gangster jimmy whitey bulger. She filed for divorce in may 2016, and accused him of domestic abuse. Johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james. Winners list for the critics choice awards 2016 view all. Lilyrose melody depp born may 27, 1999 is a frenchamerican actress and model. Black mass, a widereaching look at james whitey bulger johnny. Johnny depps black mass performance was all wrong, according to whitey bulgers lawyer sep. You said this was a family secret and you gave it up to me, boom just like that. With the advent of the capture of whitey bulger by the fbi in june of 2011, dick lehr and gerard oneills book, black mass. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. 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. Jack sparrow in the pirates of the caribbean series, but he was also known for his work in a number of tim burton films, notably edward scissorhands 1990. 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. When harbour tells depp that the recipe was ground garlic and soy, depp coldly replies.
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor, producer, johnny depp throughout his acting career. Lehr, a pulitzer finalist, has also won the hancock and loeb awards. Johnny depp thanks fans for standing by him through. Johnny depp could be back in awards game with black mass.
Black mass 2015movies books black mass movie whitey. Whiteys rise in bostons demimonde is assisted by fbi agent john. A decade ago, johnny depp appeared to be closing in fast on his first best actor oscar. Sep 24, 2017 the amazing process of johnny depp becoming whitey bulger for the movie black mass. Johnny depp has 17 books on goodreads with 10070 ratings. Interviews, byjohnny, movie lore, reflections, fanfic and the video library. 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. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. Johnny depp surprised everyone wednesday night by showing up to the accept the award for favorite movie icon at the peoples choice awards.
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