20th Century Studios has announced that production is underway on Deliver Me From Nowhere, the eagerly anticipated movie adaptation of Warren Zanes’ fascinating telling of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album.
Slated for cinemas in 2025, the film is written and directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart) and stars Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) as the visionary musician as he embarks on an emotional journey to record “Nebraska.”
“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” said Cooper. “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.”
The cast also includes Paul Walter Hauser who portrays guitar tech Mike Batlan; Odessa Young is young Faye, a formative love interest in Springsteen’s life; Stephen Graham plays Springsteen’s father, while Johnny Cannizzaro appears as The E Street Band member Stevie Van Zandt.
The development of “Nebraska,” which followed Springsteen’s 1981 “The River Tour,” marked a pivotal time in his life, one that he would only openly talk about decades after its release. It’s regarded as a landmark in his musical odyssey and a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom and without The E Street Band, “Nebraska” is considered one of Springsteen’s most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.
Among the most recognized South Jersey natives, Springsteen maintains a huge footprint at the Jersey Shore, frequenting local shops, pizza parlours, pubs, restaurants and music venues.
Filming for Deliver Me from Nowhere will take place primarily in locations in New Jersey and New York, with additional production in Los Angeles.
The film will release in 2025.
