The Bear star Jeremy Allen White will star as Bruce Springsteen in a new film that explores the making of his iconic album, ‘Nebraska’, according to reports.Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart, Hostiles) will write and direct the film, which is based on Warren Zane’s 2023 book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, an album that began to take shape as Springsteen and the E Street Band were recording ‘Born In The USA’.Last month, Deadline reported that White was the favourite to play a young Springsteen in the film which was announced this January.Now, Deadline have confirmed that Disney and 20th Century Studios will make the film.
The outlet also report that White will star as Springsteen although the studio have not yet confirmed the casting. NME has reached out to Disney and 20th Century Studios for comment.As per Variety, a statement from Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau said: “Warren Zanes’ Deliver Me From Nowhere is one of the best books ever written about Bruce Springsteen and his music.“Bruce and I are thrilled that Scott Cooper has chosen to write and direct the film based on that book — we think he’s the perfect filmmaker for the job.
Scott, with producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Eric Robinson at The Gotham Group, and Scott Stuber are bringing together a superb team to ensure that this project has the vision and soul that have been the hallmark of Bruce’s 55-year career.
We’re thrilled to have the wholehearted commitment and support of the entire team at 20th and Disney.”Cooper added: “I once read that ‘Nebraska’ is an album that moves you to the marrow of your bones.
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