Jeremy Allen White to Play Bruce Springsteen in Nebraska Film

The Bear star Jeremy Allen White has officially been cast to play Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming film chronicling the making of his seminal album Nebraska.

The film, titled Deliver Me From Nowhere, will be written and directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart), who is adapting Warren Zanes’ 2023 biography, Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska.

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The film will be produced and distributed by 20 Century Fox and Sony. Both The Boss and his longtime manager, Jon Landau, are said to “actively involved” in the project. The film will also feature Springsteen’s music, including songs from  The River, Nebraska and Born in the USA.

Production is scheduled to get underway this fall in Springsteen’s home state of New Jersey.

“Warren Zanes’ Deliver Me From Nowhere is one of the best books ever written about Bruce Springsteen and his music,” Landau said in a statement. “Bruce and I are thrilled that Scott Cooper has chosen to write and direct the film based on that book – we think he’s the perfect filmmaker for the job. Scott, with Producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Eric Robinson at The Gotham Group, and Scott Stuber are bringing together a superb team to ensure that this project has the vision and soul that have been the hallmark of Bruce’s 55-year career. We’re thrilled to have the wholehearted commitment and support of the entire team at 20th and Disney.”

“I once read that Nebraska is an album that moves you to the marrow of your bones. I couldn’t agree more,” added Cooper in his own statement. “Bruce Springsteen, and Nebraska, in particular, have had a profound impact on me and my work. Through themes of despair, disillusionment, and the struggles of everyday Americans, Bruce has formed an unparalleled legacy, painting an unflinching portrait of the human condition.”

“Yet, amidst the darkness, a sense of resilience and a sense of hope shines through, reflecting an indomitable spirit,” Cooper added. “That’s the Bruce I’ve come to know and love and will honor with this film. Warren Zanes’ wonderful telling of this chapter in Bruce’s life is ripe for cinematic adaptation. This film has the potential to be a transformative cinematic experience, offering audiences a window into the soul of Bruce Springsteen and the universal truths that bind us all together.”

White most recently starred in A24’s The Iron Claw. Currently, he’s in Chicago filming the next two seasons of his acclaimed Hulu series The Bear. Hulu reportedly sought to film seasons three and four together due to the increasingly busy schedule of its stars (White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, etc).

Meanwhile, the real-life Springsteen is doing what he does best: touring. He just kicked off a new run of tour dates, and will be on the road for much of the year. Tickets to his upcoming shows are available here.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with more details about the project, including its acquisition by 20th Century Fox / Disney.