Jeremy Allen White is Bruce Springsteen in first look at ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’
20th Century Studios unveiled the first look of Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in “Deliver Me from Nowhere” on Monday as production on the biopic gets underway.
While his face is partially obscured, the image shows the two-time Emmy winner wearing Springsteen’s signature flannel and biker jacket.
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Written and directed by Scott Cooper, “Deliver Me from Nowhere” is adapted from Warren Zanes‘ book of the same name about the making of Springsteen’s seminal 1982 album “Nebraska.” Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s bedroom and without the E Street Band, the album’s solemn, contemplative tone was a departure from that of the musician’s previous work.
Filming will take place primarily in Springsteen’s native New Jersey and New York, with additional production in Los Angeles.
“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” Cooper said in a statement. “Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ has profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me. Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience. It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with Bruce and Jon [Landau] as I tell their story, and their creative energy fuels every part of this journey.”
The cast includes Jeremy Strong as Landau, Springsteen’s longtime mentor and manager; Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan; Odessa Young as Faye, a love interest of Springsteen’s; Stephen Graham as Springsteen’s dad; and Johnny Cannizzaro as E Street Band member Stevie Van Zandt.
After winning his second consecutive Best Comedy Actor Emmy for “The Bear” last month, White said backstage that he was “pretty excited to start” the film. “Bruce has been really lovely and supportive and available, which has made this whole process I think such an extra joy that we have his support and Jon Landau — his manager’s — support, who has a large role in the film, as well,” he said. “So I feel really lucky, and yeah, we’re getting there.”
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