Bruce Springsteen Meets the Young Actor Portraying Him in Upcoming Biopic

In the upcoming biopic ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’, Jeremy Allen White plays a younger version of Bruce Springsteen, with whom he recently posed. The image was captured on the Freehold, New Jersey, set of the movie. Matthew Anthony Pellicano, a juvenile actor who portrays a young Springsteen, joined them. White, 33, wore a vintage Filson Army Waxed Tin Cloth trench coat as the three of them withstood the cold weather.

The film, which was written and directed by Scott Cooper, examines the process of creating Springsteen’s 1982 album ‘Nebraska’. It is based on ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska’, written by Warren Zanes in 2023. White was confirmed to play Springsteen in March 2024 after winning his third straight Golden Globe for his performance in ‘The Bear’.

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White has expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting Springsteen’s unwavering support. The singer had been “lovely, supportive, and available,” he stated after winning an Emmy in September 2024, which made getting ready for the part much more fun. Additionally, he conveyed his appreciation for the support of Springsteen’s longtime manager, Jon Landau, who is a key character in the film’s plot.

Shortly after filming started in October 2024, Springsteen paid a visit to the set, even embracing White in November. In an interview on SiriusXM’s E Street Radio, the artist lauded White’s performance, stating that White sings well and calling the cast “tremendous.” Springsteen claimed that although it seemed odd at first to witness someone else portray him, he was soon won over by White’s performance.

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White is a fantastic actor, according to Springsteen, who also said that fans will recognize and value his portrayal of the part. When he could visit, the musician also talked about how much he enjoyed his time on set.

In 2025, ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’ will be released in theatres.

–Farheen Ali 

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