The anticipated biographical film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere will be released exclusively on Hulu within Disney+ on January 23. This project, which delves into the life and work of the iconic musician Bruce Springsteen, has been directed by Scott Cooper, a notable filmmaker recognized for his ability to tell deep and emotional stories in his previous productions. Born in the Hulu hub At the center of this narrative, actor Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in The Bear, takes the lead portraying Springsteen. Complementing his performance, the talented Jeremy Strong, famous for his role […]
The highly anticipated biographical film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere will be released exclusively on Hulu within Disney+ on January 23. This project, which delves into the life and work of the iconic musician Bruce Springsteen, has been directed by Scott Cooper, a notable filmmaker recognized for his ability to tell deep and emotional stories in his previous productions.
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At the center of this narrative, actor Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in The Bear, takes the lead playing Springsteen. Complementing his performance, the talented Jeremy Strong, famous for his role in the hit series Succession, takes on the role of music producer Jon Landau. Also noteworthy is Paul Walter Hauser, acclaimed for his versatility in dramatic and comedic roles, who plays Mike Batlan, a recording engineer, while David Krumholtz takes on the role of Al, an executive at Columbia Records.
This release continues the trend of making biographical films that explore the stories behind the artists who have left an indelible mark on music and popular culture. With a focus on the key moments in Springsteen’s life, the film is expected to not only attract his devoted fans but also provide a new perspective on his career and the evolution of his music.
The combination of Cooper’s talent and a standout cast promises to deliver an immersive cinematic experience that highlights Springsteen’s influence on modern music. The anticipation for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is becoming more palpable, and the streaming release date is shaping up to be a significant event for music and film lovers alike.
The story of Born in the USA begins much earlier, around the same time as Springsteen’s first album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. It was then that Paul Schrader sold his first script, Yakuza, and became a heavyweight in Hollywood. Over the years, he signed his name in golden letters: Taxi Driver, Fascination, American Gigolo, Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ… Everyone in the industry knew him, and there was no one who didn’t wish that one of those projects would end up in their hands.
Surprisingly, the one who stumbled upon it was Bruce Springsteen, who in the early 80s came across one of his scripts: he was famous enough to move crowds and, therefore, to star in his own movie, titled… Born in the USA. Moreover, the title of the movie came from another song by the group The Generators. The Boss never got around to reading the script, but the title wouldn’t leave his mind, and he used it for a song he was writing about a Vietnam veteran… And when he informed them of his decision, the project was immediately halted. They needed a star, no matter what.
Michael J. Fox, who had already starred in Back to the Future, decided to take the lead role, the project was set in motion again and Springsteen decided not to leave them hanging: instead of Born in the USA, which had already become a hit, the singer composed another song called Light of Day and gifted it to Schrader as compensation for stealing his previous title. Without hesitation, they decided to give that title to the movie, which was performed by Joan Jett in its soundtrack. The nice part is that, even now, the Boss often sings it at his concerts.
Light of Day, which was called Rock Star in Spain (subtle as always), did not receive very good reviews, but it managed to gross 10.5 million dollars in the United States and Canada. Interestingly, both Schrader and Springsteen are still active doing their thing, at 79 and 76 years old respectively. Neither of them seems to be in a hurry to retire, although their careers have never reunited. Things of rock and roll geniuses: better a successful concert than a hundred mediocre ones.
