Deliver Me from Nowhere

Deliver Me from Nowhere
Directed byScott Cooper
Written byScott Cooper
Based onDeliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska
by Warren Zanes
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMasanobu Takayanagi
Edited byPamela Martin
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • 2025 (2025)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Deliver Me from Nowhere is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film about American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bruce Springsteen. The film is written and directed by Scott Cooper, based on Warren Zanes' 2023 book and stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen.

Premise

The film will follow Bruce Springsteen on his journey to make his sixth album, a departure from his previous work and one representing the Boss at his most stripped-down and personal. Springsteen recorded Nebraska in the sparest, least fussy way possible—on a four-track cassette in his bedroom in New Jersey. This was a few years before he and his E Street Band became a phenomenon with Born in the U.S.A.[1]

Cast

Production

The project was first announced in March 2024, with Bruce Springsteen and his manager Jon Landau said to be actively involved with it. Producers are Scott Stuber, his first project since leaving as Chief of Film at Netflix, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Scott Cooper, Warren Zanes, and Eric Robinson, with Cooper writing and directing the adaptation of Zanes' non-fiction book of the same name. Jeremy Allen White was reported to be in talks to portray Springsteen and A24 was expected to acquire the distribution rights.[2][3][4] However, it was later revealed 20th Century Studios had acquired the film in a heated bidding war with A24, joining the project as financier and distributor. In May 2024, it was reported that Jeremy Strong was in talks to play Jon Landau.[5] Strong confirmed the casting in October 2024.[6] In June 2024, Paul Walter Hauser and Odessa Young joined the cast.[7] In September, Stephen Graham joined the cast as Bruce's father Douglas Springsteen,[8] while Harrison Gilbertson and Johnny Cannizzaro were added the following month.[9][10] In November 2024, it was announced that Marc Maron, Gaby Hoffmann, and David Krumholtz joined the cast.[11]

Principal photography began on October 28, 2024.[12][13][14] Filming is taking place primarily in New York and New Jersey, with additional photography in Los Angeles.[14][15] On November 1 and 4, 2024, Springsteen made special visits to the sets in Rockaway and Bayonne New Jersey where he met with White.[16]

Release

Deliver Me from Nowhere is set to be released theatrically by 20th Century Studios in 2025.[14]

References

  1. ^ babrams (October 28, 2024). "Jeremy Allen White is Bruce Springsteen in First Image from "Deliver Me From Nowhere"". Motion Picture Association. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike; Kroll, Justin (March 26, 2024). "Scott Stuber Sets First Film: Bruce Springsteen & 'Nebraska;' Scott Cooper Directing, Jeremy Allen White Circling Along With A24; Ellen Goldsmith-Vein Producing: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Shoard, Catherine (March 27, 2024). "The Bear is The Boss: Jeremy Allen White tipped to play Bruce Springsteen". The Guardian. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Stephan, Katcy (April 8, 2024). "Bruce Springsteen Movie, With Jeremy Allen White in Talks to Star, Lands at 20th Century Studios". Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Malkin, Marc (May 8, 2024). "Jeremy Strong in Talks to Play Bruce Springsteen's Manager Jon Landau in 'Nebraska' Movie Starring Jeremy Allen White (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Oganesyan, Natalie (October 21, 2024). "Jeremy Strong Opens Up About Connection To Springsteen's 'Nebraska' Ahead Of 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' Role". Deadline. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 20, 2024). "Odessa Young Joins Jeremy Allen White In Bruce Springsteen Pic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (September 27, 2024). "Stephen Graham to Play Bruce Springsteen's Dad in Jeremy Allen White Movie 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 7, 2024). "Harrison Gilbertson Joins Jeremy Allen White In Bruce Springsteen Pic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  10. ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 17, 2024). "Johnny Cannizzaro To Star As Stevie Van Zandt In 20th's Bruce Springsteen Biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (November 7, 2024). "Springsteen Biopic With Jeremy Allen White Adds Marc Maron, Gaby Hoffmann and David Krumholtz (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Kit, Borys (October 24, 2024). "A Secret 'Predator' Movie, An 'Alien' Sequel and 'Speed 3' on the Table: A Chat with 20th Century Studios Boss Steve Asbell". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  13. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr; Kroll, Justin (April 8, 2024). "In Coup For New Chief David Greenbaum, 20th Century Lands 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'; Jeremy Allen White Plays Bruce Springsteen For Scott Cooper In Drama On Making Of 'Nebraska' Album". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c Shafer, Ellise (October 28, 2024). "Jeremy Allen White Is the Boss in First Look at Bruce Springsteen Biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'". Variety. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  15. ^ Carr, Mary Kate (October 28, 2024). "Jeremy Allen White is a new kind of Boss in Bruce Springsteen biopic first look". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  16. ^ Shafer, Ellise (November 5, 2024). "Bruce Springsteen Visits Jeremy Allen White's Springsteen on the Set of Biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2024.