Jeremy Allen White Brings Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' Biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' to Life as Filming Begins in Montclair, NJ
Govind Tekale
The biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere" will explore the journey of Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" album, a groundbreaking 1982 release that marked a significant departure from his previous work and helped launch the lo-fi indie rock movement.
Jeremy Allen White, star of "The Bear," portrays Bruce Springsteen in the film, appearing in a period-accurate costume of khaki jacket, jeans, and boots during the first days of shooting.
The production process began on October 28, 2024, at the Bellevue Avenue Branch of the Montclair Public Library, which remains partially open during filming thanks to arrangements made with library director Radwa Ali.
Director Scott Cooper tackles both the abstraction and radical intimacy associated with the making of "Nebraska," an album originally recorded on a 4-track recorder in a Colts Neck house and initially intended for re-recording with the E Street Band before being released in its raw form.
The all-star cast includes Jeremy Strong ("Succession") as manager Jon Landau, Paul Walter Hauser ("Black Bird") as guitar tech Mike Batlan, Odessa Young as love interest Faye, Stephen Graham as Springsteen's father, and Holmdel native Johnny Cannizzaro as Steven Van Zandt.
The filming locations span across New Jersey and New York, with specific scenes in Asbury Park set in the 1950s, while the production team seeks vintage cars and a Native American family for a "State Fair" scene in Denville.
Director Scott Cooper expressed his deep personal connection to "Nebraska," stating that the album's raw, unvarnished portrayal of life's trials and resilience has profoundly shaped his artistic vision.
The film examines Bruce Springsteen's legacy at a crucial turning point, exploring the creation of "Nebraska," which showcased themes of despair, disillusionment, and the struggles of everyday Americans.
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