Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Springsteen & Landau on Deliver Me From Nowhere
Bruce Springsteen and his manager Jon Landau talked about a new movie called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere.'
It's about a tough time in Bruce's life when he was making his famous album 'Nebraska.'
The movie shows how Bruce was struggling with his feelings and his past.
Bruce and Jon usually say no to movie offers, but they liked this one because it was honest and real.
The director, Scott Cooper, wanted to make a movie that wasn't just about Bruce being famous but about his real struggles.
Bruce also talked about how he didn't want to be like Elvis Presley, who stopped growing as an artist because of movies.
Bruce and Jon helped make the movie by sharing their stories and letting the actors wear Bruce's old clothes.
They hope the movie can help people who are going through tough times.
Bruce Springsteen and Jon Landau discussed the making of 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' a film about Springsteen's personal struggles during the creation of his album 'Nebraska.'
The film, directed by Scott Cooper, focuses on Springsteen's emotional crisis and childhood trauma, portrayed by Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong.
Springsteen and Landau usually decline movie offers but agreed to this project because it authentically represented his life and struggles.
The film avoids the typical biopic formula, instead focusing on a specific year in Springsteen's life and his internal conflicts.
Springsteen and Landau shared personal stories and archives to help make the film accurate and meaningful, hoping it can help others facing similar struggles.
- Who
- Bruce Springsteen, Jon Landau, and director Scott Cooper
- What
- Discussion about the film 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' and Springsteen's personal struggles
- When
- During the New York Film Festival and subsequent interviews
- Where
- New York, at MOMA during awards screenings
- Why
- To share why Springsteen and Landau allowed a film about his painful life crisis to be made
- Film Title
- Deliver Me From Nowhere
- Director
- Scott Cooper
- Studio
- 20th Century Studios
- Bruce Springsteen's Age
- 76
- Jeremy Allen White's Role
- Young Bruce Springsteen
- Jeremy Strong's Role
- Jon Landau
- Album Inspiring the Film
- Nebraska
- Bruce's Father's Condition
- Depression