From bear to boss.
The first look photo of Emmy-winning “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White playing Bruce Springsteen has been released.
White, 33, will play Springsteen, 75, in the upcoming biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere,” which will be set in the ’80s. The film has no announced premiere date yet.
The photo shows White in Springsteen’s signature look in a leather jacket and flannel shirt with ruffled hair.
Directed and written by Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart”), “Deliver Me from Nowhere” is an adaptation of Warren Zanes’ book of the same name.
The story is about the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album “Nebraska”.
“There’s a lot of footage out there,” White told GQ.
“It’s really cool to go on YouTube and find her at all different times in her life and be able to hear her speaking voice as well as her singing voice. It’s kind of a deal, just hearing him a lot and seeing him a lot. “It’s been really fun to prepare.”
This isn’t the first time White has played a real-life role, as he also starred as now-deceased wrestler, Kerry Von Erich, in the 2023 film “The Iron Claw.”
According to a press release about the film, “Nebraska” is considered “a milestone in his musical journey and a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians… ‘Nebraska’ is considered one of Springsteen’s most enduring works. Considered one of the best – a raw, haunting acoustic record filled with lost souls searching for a reason to believe.”
“Nebraska” does not contain some of Springsteen’s most famous hits such as “Born to Run” and “Born in the USA”, but does contain songs such as “Highway Patrolman” and “Johnny 99”.
Stephen Graham will play Springsteen’s father, Paul Walter Hauser will play guitar tech Mike Batalon, and Odessa is rumored to play Young’s boyfriend.
It would be a love interest for Springsteen’s wife and bandmate, Patti Scialfa, 71, as the couple married in 1991.
“Succession” star Rumors have been spread about Jeremy Strong According to Variety, to play the role of Springsteen’s manager, Jon Landau. But, it has not been officially confirmed yet.
“It’s a beautiful artist and I’m into it a little bit,” Springsteen said on “The Graham Norton Show” earlier this month.
“It’s not easy to do because you can’t copy, you have to do personal interpretation,” he adds. “It’s hard but he’s a great actor and sings very well.”
He first opened up about the script rolling stone,
“I have seen the script and I have spoken to the director. They’re just putting it all together, so I don’t have much to say about it, but I’m excited for it to happen,” the musician said. “It will be an interesting story. …I’m enjoying the whole project.”
While White was on Showtime’s long-running “Shameless” for a decade from 2011-2021, her star has been on the rise recently, as she starred as troubled chef Carmi in the awards darling FX/Hulu show, “The Bear.” Have acted in.
White explained, “I’m really fortunate that there’s a team of people now to help young actors portray rock stars.” gq In a recent interview.
“I have a group of really talented people helping me with vocal and musical training to get ready for this thing.”
He also said he has met Springsteen and that the original rocker is “really supportive of this project.”
White continued, “I have some access to him and he’s the greatest guy.”
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