Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere has now started production
See the first look pic
It was only last week that the Bruce Springsteen documentary called Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band arrived on Disney+. And now it's been announced that the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere has started production, with 20th Century Studios releasing the first look from the new film.
Deliver Me From Nowhere is a film adaptation of Warren Zanes’ fascinating telling of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 'Nebraska' album. The album was created after Bruce's 1981 'The River Tour', which was a pivotal time in his life, which he only opened up about decades after the album's release.
The album was recorded by Bruce in his New Jersey bedroom on a four-track recorder, without The E Street Band, and included songs such as 'Atlantic City' and 'Open All Night'.
Deliver Me From Nowhere stars Jeremy Allen White as The Boss, and the first look has now been released, showing him in character.
The film is being directed by Scott Cooper, who has worked on Crazy Heart, Hostiles, and Antlers. He said of production starting: "Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey.
"Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ has profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me. Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honouring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience.
"It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with Bruce and Jon (Landau) as I tell their story, and their creative energy fuels every part of this journey. As well, I’m excited to reunite with my friend, David Greenbaum (president, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios), as he embarks on his new role at Disney, adding another layer of inspiration to this project."
Just last Friday, Bruce Springsteen's Disney+ documentary was released on Disney+ and The Boss joined Simon Mayo for a chat. They talked about returning to the UK on tour, new music he's been working on and his reasons behind making the documentary.
"The documentary basically covers the first half of the tour, the second half, and third, which is coming up next Spring. It's very rare there's ever a third, you know, we never come back three years in a row, but because I missed some shows, I've got to come back, and so we booked some more," Bruce said.
Talking about new music, the singer revealed he intended to release some songs soon. "I have a few (songs)!" he said. "But I've written quite a bit lately, I've written... we did 'A Letter to You', we'll have a few things coming out this year, and I do have a bunch of new songs, I'm looking forward to those."
What is the new Bruce Springsteen biopic called?
The new biopic is called Deliver Me From Nowhere.
When will the film be released?
A release date for Deliver Me From Nowhere has not yet been announced.
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