Bruce Springsteen's Guilt Over Jeremy Allen White in His Biopic: An Exclusive Look
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN SPILLS THE TEA ON HIS NEW BIOPIC: "I FELT GUILTY WATCHING JEREMY ALLEN WHITE PLAY ME ON SET!"
In a jaw-dropping confession, music legend Bruce Springsteen has revealed his guilty feelings about watching Jeremy Allen White bring him to life on screen in the upcoming biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. The 76-year-old rock icon admitted that he was a regular presence on set, often leaving Jeremy feeling "on edge" as he struggled to drum up the perfect portrayal of Bruce.
In an exclusive interview with Graham Norton on his BBC show, Bruce explained how he felt torn between being helpful and being too intrusive. "I was on set a lot," he confessed. "And I felt really guilty about that because not only did Jeremy have to play me, but he had to play me while I'm sitting right there watching him." Bruce revealed that Jeremy's talent and dedication made the experience worthwhile, saying, "He was incredibly tolerant and generous of me, for which I am grateful. I had a great time."
But it wasn't all smooth sailing for Jeremy, who confessed that preparing to portray Bruce was a grueling process. "It was tough," he admitted. "I trained six times a week for six months just to sound like Bruce." Jeremy's hard work paid off, with many critics praising his convincing portrayal of the iconic musician.
The biopic, which hits theaters on October 24th, follows Bruce as he struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past while recording his album 'Nebraska' in the early 1980s. The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Jeremy's performance and others panning it as "clunky" and "boring".
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: CRITICS WEIGH IN ON THE BIOPIC
The Guardian's Adrian Horton gave the movie three stars, saying that while it was an interesting take on Bruce's artistic turn, it struggled to capture the creative process. However, she praised Jeremy's performance, saying that he "is certainly convincing as Springsteen."
In a glowing review, The Telegraph's Film Critic Tim Robey praised Jeremy's portrayal of Bruce, saying that he captured the musician's "introspection, diffidence, and soul-searching." He gave the movie four stars, but warned fans not to expect an all-out portrait of Bruce.
On the other hand, The Times' Chief Film Critic Kevin Maher declared that Jeremy "is no Bruce" and awarded the movie just two stars. He criticized Jeremy's physicality as "distractingly bad", saying that he looked like a "monkey in Levi's".
US publication Variety chimed in, saying that Deliver Me From Nowhere "doesn't do nearly enough to contextualize" Bruce's breakthrough with Nebraska. Their Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge added that the film focused too much on the technical side of recording and not enough on the creative process.
But perhaps the most scathing review came from Deadline's Pete Hammond, who warned fans: "If some fans go in expecting a greatest hits package, think again." However, he praised Jeremy's performance, saying that he was "utterly convincing" and a testament to his hard work and dedication.
THE LONDON PREMIERE AND THE FUTURE OF DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE
The movie's London premiere took place at the BFI on the South Bank in September, with Bruce joining the film's stars and crew. Ahead of its cinematic release, critics have been weighing in on the biopic, with some praising Jeremy's performance and others panning it as "clunky" and "boring".
As the movie prepares to hit theaters on October 24th, fans are eager to see if Deliver Me From Nowhere will live up to its promise. With a talented cast and crew behind it, including Scott Cooper, Odessa Young, Stephen Graham, Jeremy Strong, and Jon Landau, there's no denying that this biopic is going to be one wild ride.
So, what do you think? Are you excited to see Deliver Me From Nowhere on the big screen? Let us know in the comments!
