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Springsteen Biopic Garners Praise for Jeremy Allen White as Small Inaccuracy and Creative Choices Draw Notice

Springsteen endorsed White and consulted on a production that emphasized period detail even as it made select narrative compressions.

Overview

  • Jeremy Allen White said he and Bruce Springsteen disagreed on the intended meaning of the Nebraska closer “Reason to Believe,” describing a respectful difference in interpretation.
  • Costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone detailed the film’s authenticity push, including Springsteen’s input and White wearing borrowed pieces from the rocker’s wardrobe.
  • 20th Century Studios highlighted that Springsteen and longtime manager Jon Landau were closely involved in script development and production decisions, with White’s vocals recorded live.
  • Reviewers continue to single out White’s performance, with critiques focusing on pacing and the underwritten treatment of female characters, including a composite love interest.
  • Fans and outlets pointed out a minor factual error in a scene referencing mustard as Springsteen’s favorite condiment, contradicting his public remarks about disliking it.