- Jeremy Allen White, star of the acclaimed series “The Bear,” is set to portray music legend Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming biopic.
- The film, titled “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” will focus on the intense and pivotal period during the creation of Springsteen’s 1982 masterpiece album, “Nebraska.”
- The project has the full backing of Springsteen and his manager, Jon Landau, ensuring an authentic portrayal of the events.
- Acclaimed director Scott Cooper is set to helm the film, which is based on the 2023 book by Warren Zanes.
From Carmy’s Kitchen to E Street
Fresh off his award-winning streak for “The Bear,” Jeremy Allen White is trading his chef’s apron for a guitar to take on his most challenging role yet: “The Boss.” White has officially been cast to play Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming 20th Century Studios film, “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” The news confirms White’s ascent as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors, landing a role that many in the industry were vying for.
The Dark Heart of ‘Nebraska’
The film will not be a traditional cradle-to-grave biopic. Instead, it will zoom in on a crucial and haunting period in Springsteen’s career—the making of his deeply personal and starkly acoustic 1982 album, “Nebraska.” Following the massive success of “The River,” Springsteen was at a commercial peak but was privately grappling with personal demons. He retreated to a bedroom in his Colts Neck, New Jersey home and recorded the album’s demos on a simple 4-track recorder, intending for them to be fleshed out with the E Street Band.
However, the raw, desolate, and powerful nature of the solo recordings captured a lightning-in-a-bottle moment. The demos ultimately became the final album, a masterpiece of Americana and a stark departure from his stadium-rock anthems. The film aims to capture this critical juncture, exploring the creative and emotional journey that led to one of the most revered albums of the 20th century.
The Team Behind The Legend
Adding major weight and authenticity to the project, both Bruce Springsteen and his longtime manager Jon Landau are actively involved in the film’s production. Their participation ensures the story will be told with the nuance and accuracy it deserves.
The film is in capable hands behind the camera as well. Scott Cooper, known for his work on gritty dramas like “Crazy Heart” and “Hostiles,” is slated to write and direct. The movie is based on Warren Zanes’ acclaimed 2023 book, “Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska,” which provides the narrative backbone for the screenplay. With the creative forces of 20th Century Studios and A24 uniting for the project, “Deliver Me from Nowhere” is shaping up to be a can’t-miss cinematic event for music and film fans alike.