Jeremy Allen White Brings Bruce Springsteen to Life in a New Trailer for Upcoming Biopic
A new biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, brings the story of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic 1982 album Nebraska to the big screen.
Directed and written by Scott Cooper and based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere, the film stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen. The cast also includes Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Gaby Hoffmann, Marc Maron, and David Krumholtz.
The movie focuses on a crucial moment in Springsteen’s early career, showing the recording of Nebraska on a simple 4-track recorder in his New Jersey bedroom. It explores his rise to fame, personal struggles, and the blue-collar stories that inspired the album.
The film highlights the pressure of success and the haunting memories of Springsteen’s past, while showing his dedication to capturing the lives of everyday people through music.
Jeremy Allen White takes on the role of Springsteen, with Matthew Anthony Pellicano portraying a younger version of the musician. Jeremy Strong plays Jon Landau, Springsteen’s manager and producer, while Paul Walter Hauser appears as Mike Batlan, the album’s recording engineer.
Stephen Graham portrays Springsteen’s father Douglas, and Odessa Young plays Faye Romano, his love interest. The ensemble also features Marc Maron, Gaby Hoffmann, and David Krumholtz in key supporting roles.
Watch the new trailer for SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE. Starring Jeremy Allen White & Jeremy Strong.
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Production began in late October 2024, with filming locations including New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles. Bruce Springsteen himself visited several sets, meeting with Jeremy Allen White multiple times, including in Asbury Park, Rockaway, Bayonne, the Meadowlands, and Freehold Borough. Filming wrapped in January.
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere premiered at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 29, and will be released in theaters by 20th Century Studios on October 24, 2025. The first trailer has already been released, giving fans a glimpse of White’s transformation into the legendary musician.
Early critical response has been positive, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting 93% positive reviews from 14 critics and Metacritic giving the film a score of 69 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews.
This film offers a fascinating look at a pivotal period in Springsteen’s life, showing both his personal struggles and the artistry behind Nebraska. The trailer alone hints at a compelling and intimate portrait of the musician. I think fans of Springsteen and music biopics alike will be excited to see how Jeremy Allen White brings the Boss to life. What do you think about this casting and the upcoming film? Share your thoughts in the comments.