Scott Cooper’s long-anticipated Bruce Springsteen biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, unveils its powerful first trailer, offering a gripping glimpse into the creation of Springsteen’s raw, acoustic masterpiece, Nebraska. From the moment Jeremy Allen White appears, guitar in hand, we’re transported to the intimate setting of a bedroom-turned-studio—his shaggy hair, soulful voice, and harmonica work promising a faithful embodiment of “The Boss” .
The trailer centers on the tension and artistry behind Nebraska. A voiceover by Jeremy Strong (playing Jon Landau) overlays evocative black-and-white childhood flashbacks, exploring Springsteen’s internal struggles and the literal and metaphorical ground beneath him:
“When Bruce was little, he had a floor in the middle of his bedroom… The floor, it’s supposed to be solid, you’re s’posed to be able to stand on it.”
Scenes shift between stark recording sessions in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and electrifying live performances, including a heartfelt moment covering “Born to Run”—a contrast that underscores the gravity and vulnerability of Springsteen during one of his most formative creative periods .
The ensemble cast makes a stunning impression:
- Jeremy Allen White channels Springsteen with vocal and guitar authenticity, winning significant praise from the rock legend himself .
- Jeremy Strong portrays trusted confidant Jon Landau, delivering the trailer’s evocative narration .
- Paul Walter Hauser plays guitar tech Mike Batlan, while talent like Stephen Graham (Springsteen’s father, Douglas), Gaby Hoffmann (his mother, Adele), Odessa Young (love interest Faye), Marc Maron (producer Chuck Plotkin), David Krumholtz (Columbia executive Al Teller), and Johnny Cannizzaro (Stevie Van Zandt) round out a deeply invested cast .
Based on Warren Zanes’s 2023 book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, the film eschews a typical origin story. Instead, it delves into a time already marked by fame, focusing on introspection, vulnerability, and the artistic risks Springsteen took in his early 30s .
Mark your calendars: October 24, 2025 marks the theatrical release of this intimate, potentially Oscar-buzz biopic from 20th Century Studios . With its thoughtful approach to a pivotal chapter in Springsteen’s life and a lead performance fully backed by Springsteen himself, Deliver Me from Nowhere may become a landmark in musical cinema.
