Director Scott Cooper on Working with Bruce Springsteen
Director Scott Cooper discusses his experience working with Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Allen White on the new biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Cooper recalls the moment when Springsteen visited the set, just four days into shooting, and notes that there's always pressure when making a film about a cultural icon.
“Look, any time you’re making a film about a cultural icon and someone who’s as legendary as Bruce, there’s always trepidation, right?”
Despite the pressure, Cooper describes Springsteen as non-directive, allowing the filmmakers to bring their vision to life.
The biopic is based on Warren Zanes' 2023 Nebraska-era biography and stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen.
- Deliver Me From Nowhere is a cinematic portrait of Bruce Springsteen's life.
- The film is based on Warren Zanes' 2023 biography, focusing on the Nebraska era.
- Jeremy Allen White stars as Springsteen in the biopic.
Author's summary: Director Scott Cooper shares his experience working with Bruce Springsteen on the biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.