Bruce Springsteen Hugs Jeremy Allen White While Visiting the Set of Springsteen BiopicDeliver Me from Nowhere

Mar. 15, 2025

Bruce Springsteen (right) hugs Jeremy Allen White on the ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ set in New Jersey on Nov. 4.Photo:backgrid

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The Boss has a“reason to believe”inJeremy Allen White!Bruce Springsteenwas spotted visiting the New Jersey set of theDeliver Me from Nowhereand hugging White, the 33-year-old actor who will portray Springsteen in the biopic, on Monday, Nov. 4.The upcoming movie, which will chronicle Springsteen, 75, making his 1982 albumNebraska, is adapted fromWarren Zanes' 2023 rock biography,Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska.In the set photos,The Bearstarwore black Levi’s jeans, a black leather jacket and black leather boots. Meanwhile, Springsteen wore a red and gray flannel coat, dark blue jeans, dark boots, a gray scarf and black Wayfarer sunglasses.Bruce Springsteen (right) hugs Jeremy Allen White on Nov. 4, 2024.backgridIn one photo, directorScott Cooperjoined the pair for a conversation.White was photographed on Oct. 28 intwo different looks. He was seen in blue jeans, dark boots and a flannel-lined jacket on set in Montclair, N.J. He was also seen in a black leather jacket and matching scally cap. The latter outfit resembled what he wore in the movie’sfirst official image, which was also released that day.White wasfirst reported to be in talksto portray Springsteen in March. Since then, White has shared how excited he is to be part of the production.“Bruce has been really lovely and supportive and available, which has made this whole process I think such an extra joy that we have his support and Jon Landau — his manager’s — support, who has a large role in the film, as well,“White said at 76th Emmy Awardsin September.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!During the Oct. 18 episode ofThe Graham Norton Show,Springsteen said “[White] is a great actor and sings pretty good.”“This is not easy to do because you can’t do an imitation,” Springsteen said of how White will tackle portraying him and singing in his voice. “You have to do a personal interpretation.”Bruce Springsteen in 1982; Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen in 2024.Ilpo Musto/Shutterstock; Mark SeligerAlongside White,Deliver Me from NowherestarsJeremy Strongas Springsteen’s longtime mentor and manager, Jon Landau, whilePaul Walter Hauserwill appear as guitar tech Mike Batlan.Odessa Youngwill portray Springsteen’s love interest Faye.Stephen Grahamis set to play Springsteen’s father and Johnny Cannizzaro will take on E Street Band member and guitaristSteve Van Zandt.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Deliver Me from Nowhereis slated for a 2025 theatrical release.

The Boss has a“reason to believe”inJeremy Allen White!

Bruce Springsteenwas spotted visiting the New Jersey set of theDeliver Me from Nowhereand hugging White, the 33-year-old actor who will portray Springsteen in the biopic, on Monday, Nov. 4.

The upcoming movie, which will chronicle Springsteen, 75, making his 1982 albumNebraska, is adapted fromWarren Zanes' 2023 rock biography,Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska.

In the set photos,The Bearstarwore black Levi’s jeans, a black leather jacket and black leather boots. Meanwhile, Springsteen wore a red and gray flannel coat, dark blue jeans, dark boots, a gray scarf and black Wayfarer sunglasses.

Bruce Springsteen (right) hugs Jeremy Allen White on Nov. 4, 2024.backgrid

In one photo, directorScott Cooperjoined the pair for a conversation.

White was photographed on Oct. 28 intwo different looks. He was seen in blue jeans, dark boots and a flannel-lined jacket on set in Montclair, N.J. He was also seen in a black leather jacket and matching scally cap. The latter outfit resembled what he wore in the movie’sfirst official image, which was also released that day.

White wasfirst reported to be in talksto portray Springsteen in March. Since then, White has shared how excited he is to be part of the production.

“Bruce has been really lovely and supportive and available, which has made this whole process I think such an extra joy that we have his support and Jon Landau — his manager’s — support, who has a large role in the film, as well,“White said at 76th Emmy Awardsin September.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

During the Oct. 18 episode ofThe Graham Norton Show,Springsteen said “[White] is a great actor and sings pretty good.”

“This is not easy to do because you can’t do an imitation,” Springsteen said of how White will tackle portraying him and singing in his voice. “You have to do a personal interpretation.”

Bruce Springsteen in 1982; Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen in 2024.Ilpo Musto/Shutterstock; Mark Seliger

Ilpo Musto/Shutterstock; Mark Seliger

Alongside White,Deliver Me from NowherestarsJeremy Strongas Springsteen’s longtime mentor and manager, Jon Landau, whilePaul Walter Hauserwill appear as guitar tech Mike Batlan.

Odessa Youngwill portray Springsteen’s love interest Faye.Stephen Grahamis set to play Springsteen’s father and Johnny Cannizzaro will take on E Street Band member and guitaristSteve Van Zandt.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Deliver Me from Nowhereis slated for a 2025 theatrical release.

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