Portraying the iconic Bruce Springsteen is arguably one of the most challenging roles an actor can undertake, yet Jeremy Allen White embraced this formidable task in the film “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.”
The production of this film took place largely in New Jersey, which is only fitting given Springsteen’s deep ties to the state. The legendary musician himself was present on set, adding an authentic touch to the filmmaking process.
At the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, a venue steeped in Springsteen lore, entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo had the opportunity to speak with Jeremy Allen White and the film’s director, Scott Cooper. The conversation provided insights into the film and the relationships formed during its creation.
Joelle Garguilo posed a thought-provoking question: “Something I have been thinking about a lot in life is how our experiences, whether with loved ones or colleagues, ultimately come down to the stories we carry with us. With that in mind, what are the stories you’ll share decades from now about your time working on this film?”
Reflecting on his experience, Jeremy Allen White responded, “I believe the relationships I’ve formed are what matter most. Being able to call Bruce Springsteen not just a collaborator, but a friend, is truly special.”
Scott Cooper, reacting to White’s sentiments, added, “That’s extraordinary.”
Garguilo: That’s insane.
White: Yeah. It’s remarkable, and to have his, his support and his ear. It was also a very difficult shoot for all of us. We’re bonded. And so, to be able to come out of that is joyful.
Garguilo: Jeremy said bonded through even fire, and I know you had a personal situation going on during the making of this. I know we’ve talked about it, but to see how somebody like that stands up for you at probably your most, I mean, like, really.
Cooper: Certainly, at my lowest when, the day before I started shooting the film, my father died, who introduced the record “Nebraska” to me. And maybe three or four days or last week of shooting, I get the devastating news that my house has burned to the ground and Bruce moves my family into his house, and Jeremy, and Jeremy Strong, and Bruce, and the rest of the cast and the crew just picked me up and carried me through, to this point.
Garguilo: To me, that’s what it’s all about.
Cooper: That’s it.
Garguilo: Can we just geek out for a second? Like, you could call Bruce Springsteen whenever you want.
Cooper: Actually, I do.
Garguilo: Do you really?
White: Just for fun.
Cooper: All the time.
Garguilo: What is something that you learned about Bruce Springsteen that you didn’t know before all of this?
White: This story in itself was news. To me, what struck me most about Bruce was how sort of like, graceful and gentle he is.
Garguilo: Is there anything you miss about playing him?
White: I do miss singing. I mean, that was the way that I found like, I felt closest to Bruce in Nashville at RCA, recording his music, and I miss that, feeling that present. There’s like, such a preciousness to being in the studio, singing his words that’s special.
“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” opens in theaters next Friday, October 24.
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