Get your first look at “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White stepping into the iconic shoes of Bruce Springsteen in the newly released trailer for the upcoming music biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart) and based on Warren Zanes’ book of the same name, the film zeroes in on a pivotal and deeply personal moment in The Boss’s career: the creation of his acclaimed 1982 album, Nebraska.
Jeremy Allen White Becomes The Boss
The trailer offers a compelling glimpse of White’s transformation into the legendary musician. Known for his intense roles, White reportedly undertook extensive preparation, studying hundreds of archive videos, including YouTube footage, to nail Springsteen’s distinctive New Jersey speaking voice, singing style, and energetic stage presence.
Notably, Jeremy Allen White performs his own singing in the film, a detail that has generated significant buzz. Bruce Springsteen himself has visited the set and offered high praise for White’s portrayal, calling him a “terrific actor” who sings “very well,” expressing confidence that his interpretation will be “deeply recognised” by fans. White has described the role as a “dream come true,” emphasizing that the project received “Bruce’s blessing.”
Unpacking the Raw Creation of ‘Nebraska’
Deliver Me From Nowhere dives deep into the period when Springsteen recorded the stark, acoustic Nebraska album, largely by himself on a 4-track recorder in his New Jersey bedroom. This hauntingly intimate work was a significant departure following the massive success of Born To Run and his 1980 hit “Hungry Heart,” solidifying his reputation as a serious songwriter capable of exploring the darker complexities of the American Dream through poignant character studies.
The trailer teases this introspective process, featuring White as Springsteen expressing, “I want it to feel like I’m in the room by myself.” Yet, it also contrasts this solitude with dynamic shots of him performing live with the E Street Band, suggesting the film will capture both the artist’s private struggle and his public persona. Director Scott Cooper aimed to translate Springsteen’s “raw emotional honesty” to the screen, describing the filmmaking process as “deeply moving” and a “journey through memory, myth, and truth.” He noted the experience “changed” him.
An All-Star Ensemble Cast
Bringing this formative period to life is a stellar supporting cast. “Succession” star Jeremy Strong portrays Jon Landau, Springsteen’s long-time manager and confidant. The trailer includes Strong delivering lines highlighting the album’s artistic merit over commercial charts. Stephen Graham plays Springsteen’s father, Douglas, a performance that reportedly moved Springsteen deeply, making him feel as though he saw his deceased father again.
The ensemble also includes Paul Walter Hauser as recording engineer Mike Batlan, Odessa Young as love interest Faye, Gaby Hoffmann as Springsteen’s mother Adele, Marc Maron as producer Chuck Plotkin, Johnny Cannizzaro as E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt, Harrison Gilbertson as Springsteen’s friend Matt Delia, David Krumholtz as Columbia record executive Al Teller, and Chris Jaymes as mastering engineer Dennis King.
Production Details and Release
Produced by Disney’s 20th Century Studios, Deliver Me From Nowhere has direct involvement from Bruce Springsteen and Jon Landau themselves. Scott Cooper also serves as a producer alongside Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Eric Robinson, and Scott Stuber, with Tracey Landon, Jon Vein, and Warren Zanes as executive producers. Record producer Dave Cobb, who has worked with Springsteen, is also involved with the film’s music.
Positioned as the latest entry in a successful trend of music biopics like Elvis and Bohemian Rhapsody, Deliver Me From Nowhere is already generating awards season buzz. The film is set for an exclusive theatrical release on October 24. Get ready to witness this intimate chapter in the life of one of music’s most enduring legends.