Jim Sheridan and Nye Heron have written a script based on the book Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob, by Boston Globe reporters Dick Lehr and Gerard O’Neill. The book chronicles the rise of Whitey Bulger from Mob enforcer to boss of the Winter Hill Gang. Sheridan will direct the project.
Bulger’s rise was assisted by his childhood friend John Connolly, who just happened to be an FBI agent. And yes, Bulger became an informant… until his disappearance 14 years ago, which caused a massive scandal.
After the career low that was Get Rich Or Die Trying, Sheridan looks to be picking up the pieces with aplomb. Black Mass (as the movie looks set to be called) will be his follow up to Brothers which boasts a serious stellar cast and could be an awards contender next year. This could make it a powerful one two. Speaking of powerful one twos. This pair seem to have our Jim entranced.
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