Bruce Springsteen praises Jeremy Allen White’s performance inDeliver Me From Nowhere.Deliver Me From Nowhereis an upcoming biopic film featuringThe Bearstar as The Boss himself. Thefilm will chronicle the making of Springsteen’s albumNebraska, an album that he recorded in 1982. In addition to White in the lead role,Deliver Me From Nowherefeatures a leading cast including Gaby Hoffman,Jeremy Strong, David Krumholtz, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, and Marc Maron. It is directed by Scott Cooper, who also penned the script based on the book by Warren Zanes.
In an interview withSirius XM, Springsteen discusses his opinion on White’s performance and the cast ofDeliver Me From Nowhere. In a very positive review of the lead actor,Springsteen says that “he sings very well.“He also praises the rest of the cast, calling them “tremendous.” Check out the full quote from Springsteen below:
“He sings very well. It’s a tremendous cast of people. They cast the film beautifully, so it’s very exciting.”
What This Means For Deliver Me From Nowhere
Springsteen’s Support Could Help The Movie At The Box Office
Springsteen’s praise of White means a great deal for the film. Having the endorsement of the movie’s main subject could be a big boost forDeliver Me From Nowhere. Successful films likeBohemian Rhapsodyor last year’sBob Marley: One Loveshow thatmusic biopicshave the potential to see significant gains at the box office when they are about world-famous stars. Still selling out shows worldwide, Springsteen is one such talent.His biopic could be particularly fruitfulwith his continued support.
Thefact that Springsteen noted White’s singing specifically is also a good signfor the film. Not all music biopics have the lead actor do their own singing, but many do. This year’scritically acclaimedA Complete Unknownsaw Timothée Chalamet imitate Bob Dylan’s singing for the film, for example. This movie might be most audiences' reference point forDeliver Me From Nowhere, since they will be released a year or less apart. As such, it will be critical that White sounds good as Springsteen, not to risk paling in comparison to Chalamet.
Our Take On Springsteen’s Deliver Me From Nowhere Statement
White Is Not Known For Singing
Springsteen’s songs are in the rock genre, and have a fairly wide range, making them difficult to sing. This makes White’s performance even more of a challenge, and thus even more impressive if he can pull it off.The Bearactor has rarely made a foray into singing in the public eye, so if his Springsteen role is well-received,Deliver Me From Nowherecould be a new era for the actor.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
Cast
A shy musician retreats to his New Jersey bedroom to record an intimate acoustic album, battling rising fame and family ghosts. As Bruce Springsteen captures the haunting essence of his soul on a four‑track recorder, the film explores his struggle between success and solitude, with a breakout performance anchoring his transformation.
