“Bruce came out of the movie with tears in his eyes...”

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.

“Bruce came out of the movie with tears in his eyes...

Cooper shares his thoughts on the pressure of making a film about a cultural icon like Springsteen, stating:

“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?”

The film is based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 Nebraska-era biography and stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen. Cooper notes that Springsteen was never directive during the filming process.

Author's summary: Director Scott Cooper discusses working with Bruce Springsteen on new biopic.

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Mojo Mojo — 2025-10-15