Hold onto your bandanas, Bruce Springsteen fans! You’re about to get your first look at Jeremy Allen White stepping into The Boss's shoes—well, kind of—in the trailer for the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. And let’s just say, it’s a mix of emotional intensity and rock 'n' roll swagger.
The film takes us back to a pivotal moment in Springsteen’s career when he was recording Nebraska—a raw, stripped-down album that broke away from the shiny, chart-topping hits like Hungry Heart. The trailer shows White strumming his harmonica, belting out Springsteen’s iconic Born To Run, and yes, singing the haunting title track Nebraska as if he’s been channeling Springsteen’s soul for years.
White, the guy who took home not one, not two, but three Emmys for The Bear, spent a good chunk of time scouring through endless Bruce footage to nail the iconic voice and energetic stage moves. “It’s like falling into a YouTube rabbit hole,” he told GQ. “You can’t stop. It’s Bruce at all stages of his life, speaking, singing, moving—it’s a treasure trove.”
And guess who’s got his stamp of approval? The man himself, Bruce Springsteen! He’s called White a "terrific actor" and even said he sings “very well.” Talk about a major seal of approval. Springsteen thinks White’s portrayal will hit the mark with fans. High praise, my friends!
Fan reactions are a bit like Springsteen's music—full of feels and energy. Some are emotionally wrecked by the trailer, while others are on the fence, noting White doesn’t exactly look like The Boss, but hey, that last shot on stage? Game changer.
Oh, and watch the trailer here
Why Nebraska?
So, why focus on Nebraska, you ask? Well, White’s only 33—just a few years older than Springsteen was when he recorded that haunting, minimalist album in his bedroom. No studio bells and whistles here—just raw, home-recorded magic. It was a sharp turn from the bright, bouncy rock that Springsteen was known for, almost like Dylan going electric...but in reverse. Critics called it "too real"—the kind of album that doesn’t serve up easy answers.
In the trailer, White’s Springsteen is determined to make art over money, even if his label isn’t thrilled. “This is not about the charts,” Jeremy Strong (who plays manager Jon Landau) says. “This is about Bruce Springsteen.”
And director Scott Cooper, who made Jeff Bridges an Oscar winner with Crazy Heart, is bringing the same level of authenticity to this project. There’s even a shot recreating the Nebraska album cover—the moody, windswept image of a car window looking out at a stormy sky. All the vibes.
Heartfelt Moments
Stephen Graham (of Adolescence fame) plays Springsteen’s father, Dutch. And get this—Graham shared an incredibly touching story about receiving a message from the legend himself. Springsteen texted him saying, “Thank you so much. My father passed away a while ago, and today, I felt like I saw him again. Thank you for giving me that memory.”
Cue the tears.
Also starring Odessa Young as Springsteen’s love interest Faye and Paul Walter Hauser as his guitar tech, Mike Batlan, Deliver Me From Nowhere is shaping up to be more than just a biopic—it’s a love letter to music.
What's Coming Up?
With a release date set for October, Deliver Me From Nowhere is gearing up to be an Oscar contender. It was supposed to face off against the much-anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, but that film’s been delayed for reshoots. Looks like Springsteen might just steal the show this fall.
And let’s not forget about A Complete Unknown—the Dylan biopic from last year, which raked in $140 million and earned eight Oscar nods. Springsteen, Dylan, it’s a rock ‘n’ roll showdown, folks.
Get ready to witness the magic of Springsteen’s music, and White’s take on the legend, in a film that promises to be both emotionally raw and musically electric.
