Bruce Springsteen Gives Biopic His Blessing, Praises Star Jeremy Allen White
The first trailer for the upcoming film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere recently dropped, immediately generating significant online buzz, particularly for star Jeremy Allen White’s seemingly uncanny portrayal of The Boss during his Nebraska era. Now, Bruce Springsteen himself has weighed in, offering his stamp of approval for the biopic and sharing insights into his unique experience on set.
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Springsteen confirmed he’s given the film his “thumbs up.” However, he revealed his presence on set was strategic, especially when sensitive aspects of his life were being filmed.
Navigating Personal Scenes: Giving Actors Freedom
Springsteen explained that he made a conscious decision to stay home on certain days, particularly when scenes delving into deeply personal or emotionally intense moments were being shot. His reasoning was rooted in ensuring the cast felt completely free and uninhibited.
“If there was a scene coming up that was sometimes really deeply personal, I wanted the actors to feel completely free, and I didn’t want to get in the way, and so I would just stay at home,” he stated. He acknowledged that revisiting these parts of his past was challenging, noting the film “involves, in some ways, some of the most painful days of my life.” The film is based on Warren Zanes’ book and centers specifically on the intense period surrounding the creation of his stark, critically acclaimed 1982 album, Nebraska.
Despite this, Springsteen mentioned he would try to be on set if director Scott Cooper specifically needed him, although his touring schedule for the initial month or so of filming kept him away much of the time.
Praising Jeremy Allen White’s Tolerance
One of the most striking takeaways from Springsteen’s comments was his appreciation for Jeremy Allen White, the acclaimed star known for his work in Shameless and the hit series The Bear. White is tasked with bringing the music icon to life during a pivotal, introspective moment in his career.
Springsteen described seeing an actor portray him as an “unusualness,” but quickly turned the focus to White’s professionalism. “I’m sure it’s much worse for the actor than for me,” he mused. “Jeremy Allen White was very, very tolerant of me the days that I would appear on the set.”
To ease any potential discomfort, Springsteen told White to signal if his presence was ever disruptive. “I said to him, ‘Look, anytime I’m in the way, just give me the look and I’m on my way home.’” Ultimately, Springsteen found the days he did spend on set to be “fun” and “enjoyable,” largely thanks to White’s accommodating attitude.
A “Great Project” and Tremendous Cast
Beyond White, Springsteen offered widespread praise for the entire production. He called Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere a “great project.”
He specifically lauded the performances of the key actors, describing both Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, who plays his longtime manager Jon Landau, as “fantastic, terrific.” He also singled out Stephen Graham, who portrays Springsteen’s father, Douglas, calling his performance “out of this world.” The Boss concluded by stating that “everybody that was engaged in the film, they were all tremendous.”
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 24. The film is produced by Scott Cooper, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Eric Robinson, and Scott Stuber.
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