Jeremy Allen White on Oct. 28, 2024.Photo:BACKGRID
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Jeremy Allen Whiteis inBruce Springsteen’s home state as he films scenes for anupcoming biopicbased on the rock star’s life.
On Monday, Oct. 28, White, 33, appeared dressed in blue jeans, dark boots and a flannel-lined jacket on the Montclair, N.J., set ofDeliver Me from Nowhere, a movie that will follow Springsteen, now 75, during the making of the legendary musician’s hit 1982 album,Nebraska.
White could also be seen wearing a black leather jacket and matching scally cap the same day. The outfit was similar to one that he wore in the movie’sfirst official imageshowingThe Bearstar as Springsteen, who is best known for hits like “Born to Run” and his lengthy live-performances with the E Street Band.
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Additionally,Odessa Youngwill portray Springsteen’s love interest Faye, withStephen Grahamset to play Springsteen’s father and Johnny Cannizzaro joining the ensemble as E Street Band member and guitaristSteve Van Zandt.
“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” Cooper, 54, said of the project in a statement, per the release. “Bruce Springsteen’sNebraskahas profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me.”
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Springsteen said during an Oct. 18th appearance onThe Graham Norton Showthat he is “involved a little” in the upcoming project.
“This is not easy to do because you can’t do an imitation, you have to do a personal interpretation,” he said of how White will tackle portraying him and singing in his voice. “It’s difficult, buthe is a great actor and sings pretty good.”
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Deliver Me from Nowhereis slated for 2025 theatrical release.
source: people.com