Jeremy Allen White Transforms into Bruce Springsteen in First Look at BiopicDeliver Me from Nowhere

Mar. 15, 2025

Left: Bruce Springsteen in 1982; Right: Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen inDeliver Me from Nowhere(2025).Photo:Ilpo Musto/Shutterstock; Mark Seliger

Ilpo Musto/Shutterstock; Mark Seliger

Jeremy Allen Whitehas transformed from the Bear to the Boss.

The 33-year-old actor has becomeBruce Springsteenin a first-look photo from the upcoming biopicDeliver Me from Nowhere, which will chronicle the making of Springsteen’s hit 1982 albumNebraska. Production has officially kicked off production in New Jersey.

Starring alongside White areJeremy Strongas Springsteen’s longtime mentor and manager, Jon Landau, plusPaul Walter Hauseras guitar tech Mike Batlan,Odessa Youngas the musician’s love interest Faye,Stephen Grahamas Springsteen’s father and Johnny Cannizzaro as E Street Band memberSteve Van Zandt, per a release sent out Monday, Oct. 28.

“The development ofNebraska, which followed Springsteen’s 1981 The River Tour, marked a pivotal time in his life, one that he would only openly talk about decades after its release,” reads a description from the release. “It’s regarded as a landmark in his musical odyssey and a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians.”

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Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen inDeliver Me from Nowhere(2025).Mark Seliger

Mark Seliger

“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” Cooper, 54, said in 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.”

Cooper noted that the biopic “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 as I tell their story, and their creative energy fuels every part of this journey,” he added. “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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Left: Bruce Springsteen in New York City on Oct. 15, 2024; Right: Jeremy Allen White in Los Angeles on Sept. 15, 2024.Cindy Ord/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Getty

During an appearance onThe Graham Norton Showearlier this month, Springsteen, 75, praised the upcoming film, saying it has “a lovely cast” and that he is “involved a little.”

“This is not easy to do because you can’t do an imitation, you have to do a personal interpretation,” the music legend said, adding specifically of White, “It’s difficult, but he is agreat actor and sings pretty good.”

Last month, White said in the 2024Emmyspress room that he was “pretty excited to start” production onDeliver Me from Nowhereand shared that he had a “really beautiful team of people helping me,” in addition to Springsteen’s guidance.

“Bruce hasbeen really lovely and supportiveand 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 added. “So I feel really lucky.”

Deliver Me from Nowhereis slated for a theatrical release in 2025.

source: people.com