Benedict Cumberbatch to Take On Bulger Role in ‘Black Mass’

[MADem]

Benedict Cumberbatch could be headed for Boston.

http://www.boston.com/entertainment/movies/2014/05/21/benedict-cumberbatch-take-bulger-role-black-mass/lTeJtQLzss4DhAEqryGo3M/story.html

The Boston Globe got word on Wednesday that the “Sherlock” actor would be taking over the role of Billy Bulger, formerly slated to be played by Australian actor Guy Pearce, in the upcoming film “Black Mass.”

Cumberbatch, 37, will play the Billy Bulger, brother of Johnny Depp’s character, Whitey Bulger, and will take direction from Scott Cooper.


The “Black Mass” takeover started in April when the film held a casting call for extras in Dorchester. Since then, Depp and who we believe to be his stand-in have been photographed filming scenes in the Greater Boston area.

Billy Bulger back in the day. That's Ray (Insufferable) Flynn, former Mayor, former Vatican ambassador and noxiously pious asswipe, behind him.

[djean111]

1. I'll watch Mr. Cumberbatch in anything.

First noticed him in Tinker Tailor, etc.
Actually watched a Star Trek movie for the first time because he was in it.
And best Sherlock Holmes ever!

[MADem]

2. It is a complex role (assuming the script is up to par).

If anyone can do it, he can. He can probably get the nuance of the Southie accent, too.

[shenmue]

3. Oh yeah!

[WCLinolVir]

4. But we need more Sherlock!!!!!

[rox63]

5. He's way too tall to play Billy Bulger

Unless they artificially shorten him in the film. And yes, we need more Sherlock.

[MADem]

6. Put him in a hole! Or put Johnny Depp on a fruit box! nt