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Johnny Depp’s Most Underrated Role Nobody Talks About(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Johnny Depp’s got a hall of fame full of wild, eccentric, and downright iconic roles, but Donnie Brasco is the one that slips through the cracks. It’s gritty. It’s grounded. And it’s unlike anything else he’s done. No eyeliner. No Tim Burton vibes. Just Depp going deep into the shadows of organized crime, and honestly, it hit harder than most people expected. This wasn’t just another mob flick. It was the role that made people stop and say, “Wait… Depp’s got serious dramatic firepower.”

The Role That Flipped The Script

Before Donnie Brasco, Johnny Depp was the indie darling playing quirky loners, misunderstood artists, and poetic misfits. But stepping into the shoes of real-life undercover FBI agent Joe Pistone? That was a whole different ball game. He wasn’t just pretending to be someone else,...

Triple H has been criticized by WWE fans for creating storylines that have hardly been exciting or memorable, John Cena’s heel turn being a major example. However, he’s now working on a superhero-themed storyline featuring Chad Gable. According to a veteran WWE writer, the company is developing a plot where Gable gains superpowers when he wears a mask and becomes “El Grande Americano.”

So far, whenever Gable wrestles as El Grande Americano, he wins, but when he competes as himself, he doesn’t. This suggests WWE is building a superhero-style narrative.

Ex-wwe writer claims Triple H is trying to weave a superhero storyline with Chad Gable Chad Gable in action during WrestleMania 39 | Credits- WWE

On the latest episode of Raw, Chad Gable found himself in front of Penta inside the squared circle. The match was destined to happen after Americano ambushed the Mexican and diminished any hope of...

Johnny Depp was once one of Hollywood's biggest and most versatile stars, appearing in both blockbusters and true-crime dramas. The American actor gained global superstardom for portraying the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow in five Pirates of the Caribbean movies from 2006 to 2017, earning an Academy Award nomination for the first film, The Curse of the Black Pearl. In the following years, Depp earned additional nominations for Finding Neverland and Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Over his career, Depp has also appeared in an array of crime dramas, including 2001's Blow, playing a real American cocaine kingpin, George Jung, who was connected to Pablo Escobar. In 2009, Depp starred in Michael Mann's Public Enemies as the notorious bank robber John Dillinger, chronicling his final years. In 2015's Black Mass, Depp played American mobster Whitey Bulger. Most recently, he starred in 2018's City of Lies as a...

Fans of Johnny Depp have been watching his slow reintegration into Hollywood with interest in the years since his legal wrangling with Amber Heard came to a conclusion. While the actor has stayed away from the mainstream spotlight since then, he has been slowly building up a list of potential roles, one of which sees him playing Satan in the latest movie from visionary director Terry Gilliam. After a long period without any updates, it seems that the movie is still being worked on and is expected to start filming this year.

Originally entitled The Carnival at the End of Days, the film will now reportedly just run under the truncated title of Carnival. Considering Gilliam is behind such movies as The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnasus, the original title was not exactly out of character, but it looks like short and intriguing is now the name of the game.

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This article discusses real-life crimes and criminals.

Movies based on or loosely inspired by real criminals are captivating for their gritty realism and the exploration of the dark sides of society. They offer audiences a glimpse into the lives of notorious criminals, showcasing their chaotic rise to power and eventual downfall. These movies' appeal lies in the fascinating true stories of the world's most infamous criminals.

Goodfellas is a quintessential example of a gangster film that mesmerizes audiences with its vivid depiction of the Mafia underworld. The Martin Scorsese film offers an intimate look at the inner workings of organized crime in New York City based on the true story of the mobster-turned-informant Henry Hill. However, plenty of other crime movies grip audiences with their compelling and almost unbelievable narratives.

Updated on February 6, 2025, by Robert Vaux: Gangster movies have a long and proud tradition in Hollywood, and the "ripped from...

Johnny Depps crime drama Black Mass, based on the life of real-world gangster Whitey Bulger, is now streaming on Netflix and it has an all-star supporting cast. Depp is no stranger to playing real-life criminal figures in true-crime movies; he played drug trafficker George Jung in the 2001 biopic Blow, and he played notorious bank robber John Dillinger in the 2009 biopic Public Enemies. Hes also appeared on the other side of the law, too, to play undercover FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone in Donnie Brasco.

But Black Mass is arguably Depps most acclaimed gangster biopic. It was a box office success when it hit theaters in 2015, and it was widely praised by critics. Director Scott Coopers fast-paced, darkly comedic approach has been compared to Goodfellas, and Depps eccentric performance has drawn favorable comparisons to his work with Tim Burton. Black Mass is a true-crime biopic like no other and now, its available to watch on Netflix.

It has not been long since Johnny Depp came out of his hard-fought divorce battle with his ex, Amber Heard. The actor has suffered a huge blow in his career and a recent allegation has brought the actor back to the discussion as he was attempting to bounce back.

Johnny Depp in Blow

Depp’s 2001 movie, Blow, has a co-star alleging that the actor had yelled at her and that was pretty harsh. The allegation has recently been rekindled as his co-star Lola Glaudini appeared on the Powerful Truth Angels podcast detailing the alleged event.

Lola Glaudini Claimed That Johnny Depp Was Rude To Her On The Blow Set Johnny Depp in Ted Demme’s Blow

It all goes back to the set of Ted Demme-directed crime thriller Blow as Johnny Depp allegedly rebuked his co-star Lola Glaudini. As Glaudini described in the Powerful Truth Angels podcast, she was in...

Johnny Depp has denied mistreating a co-star from the 2001 movie Blow, and a crewmember is corroborating his version of events.

Per Variety, Blow actor Lola Glaudini accused Johnny Depp of berating her one day on the set of the film. The allegation was made on the Powerful Truth Angels podcast earlier in the year, though it has now been making the rounds in the press, resulting in Depp offering an official statement in response.

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Blow was directed by Ted Demme, and Johnny Depp starred alongside Penelope Cruz and the late Paul Reubens. The film is inspired by the true story of infamous cocaine smuggler George Jung, who was played by Depp. Lola Glaudini was featured in a minor role, and the...

Johnny Depp recently finished filming La Favorite, a French film about Louis Xv, where Depp plays the titular king. It's set to be released in French theaters in 2023 by Netflix and then will go on the streamer afterward.

Louis Xv of France was the king whose spending and decadence set the stage for the French Revolution to occur during his son's reign. He may be the film's protagonist, but he's certainly not the hero. Depp often plays heroes, or at least characters struggling to act heroic, but in such a long filmography, there are instances of him playing the villain.

Black Mass (2015) Whitey Bulger

Black Mass is a biographical drama about the Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, played by Johnny Depp. Bulger led the Winter Hill Gang and used his informant relationship with the FBI to gain total control of the crime in the city.

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Exclusive: Long-in-the-works docuseries Boston George, about drug trafficker and smuggler George Jacob Jung, is set to premiere on streaming service Fandor on July 22.

The five-part series features a decent chunk of interviews with Johnny Depp, who portrayed the late Jung in 2001 film Blow. This will be the first new film or TV content featuring Depp to be released since his lengthy U.S trial against former wife Amber Heard.

Described by Depp as “one of my favorite people instantly” and as “a very charming outlaw”, Boston George explores Jung’s life of sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll and lawbreaking. Acquaintances from all walks of life reunite with Jung — who filmed the series before he passed away last year — to tell the narrative, including Depp, author Bruce Porter, partner Ronda Clay Spinello, friend Waino “Tuna” Tuominen (portrayed by Ethan Suplee in Blow) and former undercover DEA agent Tom Tinnerington and DEA Special Agent Mike McManus,...

Jung helped Pablo Escobar with shipments into the U.S.

George Jung, the cocaine smuggler portrayed by Johnny Depp in “Blow,” died on Wednesday at the age of 78.

“R.I.P. #georgejung Passed away this morning in his hometown of #weymouth #massachusetts,” a post on Jung’s Instagram read. A quote posted to his Twitter account read, “May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.”

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— George Jung (@Thegeorgejung) May 5, 2021

According to TMZ, Jung’s cause of death is unknown, though he recently experienced liver and kidney failure. He had been in home hospice care since the weekend, the outlet reported.

Jung was famous for being part of the Medellin Cartel and helping Pablo Escobar smuggle cocaine into the United States. According to Business Insider, at its peak in the ’80s,...

Convicted drug smuggler George Jung has died. Famously played by Hollywood A-lister Johnny Depp in the 2001 biopic Blow, Jung reportedly died on Wednesday morning at his home in the Boston area. He was 78 years old. A cause of death wasn't revealed, but Jung had recently been experiencing liver and kidney failure. He had been placed in home hospice care since this past weekend, and his girlfriend, Rhonda, and his friend, Roger, were by his side when he passed. Word is Jung will be cremated, though it's not clear what will be done with the ashes.

"May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars," reads many tweets posted to Twitter in the wake of the news, quoting a memorable line from Blow.

Jung, also known as "Boston George," was a major figure...

Exclusive: 123 Go Films has taken world rights to Boston George Famous Without The Fortune, a five-part docuseries about infamous drug trafficker George Jung, aka Boston George.

Johnny Depp played George in 2001 movie Blow, and the real-life man, now 76, lives off the proceedings of that film. Once a world-renowned drug smuggler and part of the notorious Medellín Cartel, which was responsible for an estimated 90% of the cocaine trade into the U.S. in the 1970s and 80s, George was arrested in 1994 and spent 20 years in prison. He remains on probation today and continues to grapple with his demons.

The series has just wrapped post-production. It was directed by Clint Choate and produced by Georgette Angelos and Chris Chesson, who brokered the deal with 123 Go’s Brady Bowen. 1-2-3 Go will continue to shop the project during the virtual AFM.

“We are proud to present Boston George to our buyers at virtual AFM.

Worst dads on tv and film

Homer Simpson, “The Simpsons”

Homer Simpson is TV’s most famous dad but not exactly a role model. He may be good at heart but some of his favorite past times include drinking, laying on the couch, and strangling his son Bart whenever he gets out of line.

Daniel Plaineview, “There Will Be Blood”

Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) says it straight out, “he’s an oilman”; he puts family second behind his own greed. That becomes abundantly clear as his relationship deteriorates with his adopted son throughout the movie.

Al Bundy, “Married With Children”

Ed O’Neill was a very different kind of family man on “Married With Children” than he is now on “Modern Family.” Al’s cynical outlook on life has a hard time not having an effect on his kids.

Frank Gallagher, “Shameless“

Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy) is a drunk,...

Almost 20 years after the film’s release, former drug trafficker George Jung attended a special screening and Q&A of the late Ted Demme’s final film Blow on Monday night at the Tcl Chinese 6 Theatre in Hollywood, where the production company G2C Productions celebrated Jung's 76th birthday.

The pic, starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, chronicles Jung’s cocaine-dusted crimes and his personal life’s subsequent disintegration.

Though Jung played an integral part in the development of Blow and spent many hours with both Demme and Depp in preproduction, his 60-year prison sentence kept him from seeing the ...

Almost 20 years after the film’s release, former drug trafficker George Jung attended a special screening and Q&A of the late Ted Demme’s final film Blow on Monday night at the Tcl Chinese 6 Theatre in Hollywood, where the production company G2C Productions celebrated Jung's 76th birthday.

The pic, starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, chronicles Jung’s cocaine-dusted crimes and his personal life’s subsequent disintegration.

Though Jung played an integral part in the development of Blow and spent many hours with both Demme and Depp in preproduction, his 60-year prison sentence kept him from seeing the ...

Almost 20 years after the film's release, former drug trafficker George Jung attended a special screening for the late Ted Demme’s final film Blow.

The pic, starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, chronicles Jung’s cocaine-dusted crimes and his personal life’s subsequent disintegration.

Though he played an integral part in the development of the film, citing many hours spent with both Demme and Depp in preproduction, Jung’s 60-year prison sentence kept him from seeing the final product.

After seeing Blow, Jung praised Demme for staying true to his story, despite incentives to follow a more traditional ...

Almost 20 years after the film's release, former drug trafficker George Jung attended a special screening for the late Ted Demme’s final film Blow.

The pic, starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, chronicles Jung’s cocaine-dusted crimes and his personal life’s subsequent disintegration.

Though he played an integral part in the development of the film, citing many hours spent with both Demme and Depp in preproduction, Jung’s 60-year prison sentence kept him from seeing the final product.

After seeing Blow, Jung praised Demme for staying true to his story, despite incentives to follow a more traditional ...

Prepare for more tales of cocaine pure as the driven snow -- George Jung penned a sequel to "Blow" during his almost 20-year prison stint ... and his people say Hollywood's already knocking. The classic film starring Johnny Depp was inspired by Bruce Porter's 1993 book about Jung's life ... but we're told that was only a fraction of Boston George's cocaine adventures.A rep for Jung says his new book, entitled "Heavy" ... will detail more of...