The first image from Deliver Me From Nowhere has been revealed as production begins. The Bear‘s starring cast member, Jeremy Allen White, plays legendary musician Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic of the legendary musician’s life and his emotional journey of recording the “Nebraska” album. Deliver Me From Nowhere is directed and written by Scott Cooper, who previously directed Black Mass and the supernatural horror film Antlers. The movie is adapted from Warren Zanes’ book Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska.
As per 20th Century Studios, production has begun on Deliver Me From Nowhere, with initial filming taking place in New Jersey. Check out the first official image of White as Springsteen below:
In addition to White, the cast includes Succession‘s Jeremy Strong as Springsteen’s longtime mentor and manager, Jon Landau, Black Bird‘s Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan, and Young Woman and the Sea‘s Stephen Graham as Springsteen’s father. The majority of the movie will be filmed in New Jersey and New York, along with additional production in Los Angeles. Check out Cooper’s comments about the movie below:
Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey. 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. As well, I’m excited to reunite with my friend, David Greenbaum [president, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios], as he embarks on his new role at Disney, adding another layer of inspiration to this project.
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The Biopic Is Off To A Strong Start
White’s transformation into Springsteen has already begun with Deliver Me From Nowhere‘s production already underway. For his performance in The Bear, White has won consecutive Golden Globe, SAG, Critics Choice, and Emmy Awards in the past two years, and will undoubtedly bring a similarly memorable performance to life as Springsteen. Strong, Hauser, and Graham further elevate the movie’s cast, along with Mothering Sunday‘s Odessa Young as Faye, a formative love interest in Springsteen’s life, and Quantum Leap‘s Johnny Cannizzaro as E Street Band member Stevie Van Zandt.
“Nebraska” was a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians, including how it inspired Cooper, which will contribute to his direction of the movie, and his investment in telling this true story.
Since Springsteen recorded “Nebraska” on a 4-tracker recorder in his New Jersey bedroom, and without the E Street band, it is fitting that production is beginning in New Jersey. In the decades since the album’s release, Springsteen has openly discussed the pivotal journey of recording “Nebraska,” which will be further brought to life in the upcoming biopic. “Nebraska” was a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians, including how it inspired Cooper, which will contribute to his direction of the movie, and his investment in telling this true story.
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This Could Be Jeremy Allen’s White Chance For An Academy Award
While it can be difficult not to think of The Bear‘s Carmy when looking at White, he is already beginning to look the part of Springsteen with the plaid shirt and leather biker jacket worn in the movie’s first official image. Once the first trailers for the movie begin to release, which is far off considering production just began, it will become easier to see White as Springsteen. After dominating the television awards circuit, Deliver Me From Nowhere could be White’s chance to make his mark with an Academy-Award worthy performance as well.
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