By james art The Bear actor, 33, will play a young Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere, which tells the story of the musician making his 1982 album Nebraska, which included the singles Atlantic City, My Father’s House and State Trooper.
American star White is seen wearing a red, white and blue flannel shirt and jacket inspired by the US flag as Walt Disney Studios announced production is underway on the new Scott Cooper-directed biopic.
“Starting production on this film has been an incredibly humbling and exciting journey,” said Cooper.
“Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, raw depiction of life’s trials and resilience resonated deeply with me.
“Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing (writer) Warren Zanes’s compelling account of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience.”
“It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with Bruce and John (Landau) as I tell their story, and their creative energy fuels every part of this journey.”
Starring opposite White is Succession actor Jeremy Strong as Springsteen’s longtime mentor and manager, record producer Landau, and Boiling Point and This Is England actor Stephen Graham as the musician’s father Douglas Springsteen.
Nebraska precedes 1984’s Born In The USA, the title of one of the 75-year-old Springsteen’s most famous songs, and follows his 1975 breakthrough record Born To Run.
The cast also includes Jersey Boys actor Johnny Cannizzaro as Stevie Van Zandt, Springsteen’s opening act The E Street Band, Cruella star Paul Walter Hauser as guitarist Mike Batlan and Mothering Sunday actress Odessa Young as lover Faye.
White helmed all three seasons of the kitchen drama The Bear, winning two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes as lead actor for his role as chef Carmen “Carmi” Berzato.
He is also known for playing Philip Ronan “Lip” Gallagher in the American version of the comedy Shameless and wrestler Kerry Von Erich in The Iron Claw.
Deliver Me From Nothing will be filmed primarily in New Jersey, Springsteen’s hometown, and New York, with additional production in Los Angeles.