Jeremy Allen White opened up about feeling pressure to play Bruce Springsteen in upcoming biopic Deliver me from nowhere.
The Emmy-winning actor admitted that stepping into the shoes of such an iconic musician was nervous, especially since Springsteen himself was there during the first week of filming.
Talk to Austin Butler to Interview MagazineWhite said: “That first week was particularly nervous for me. Bruce was there and I spoke to him at the end of the week.
I thought, “If I could just have some space to try to find my place.” »
He shared that Springsteen was very understanding and gave him the time he needed. “He said to me: ‘I completely understand. It’s not a problem,'” he recalls.
“He was gone for two days, then he came back and said, ‘What was this space like?'”
After overcoming his nerves, The iron claw The actor said the music legend became a strong source of encouragement.
Springsteen often checked in on him with messages that helped him feel more confident. “He would text me at night, giving me feedback or support. It helped me sleep at night.”
Deliver me from nowheredirected by Scott Cooper, tells the story behind Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, delving into its emotional and creative process.
For the uninitiated, the film is scheduled to release on October 24, 2025.
With early praise from peers like Austin Butler, Jeremy’s performance is already considered one of his most powerful roles to date.
