Overview
- Bruce Springsteen joined Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong and other cast members at the AFI opening-night premiere in Hollywood.
- Written and directed by Scott Cooper from Warren Zanes’ book, the film zeroes in on the creation of the 1982 album Nebraska and Springsteen’s mental health during that period.
- Early reviews widely commend White’s portrayal and Strong’s turn as manager Jon Landau, while faulting pacing, structure and genre clichés.
- White performs many songs himself after crash-course preparation and says he felt “fragile” preparing for the role, having consulted with Springsteen.
- The PG-13 drama opens in theaters Friday, following a festival rollout and promotional appearances by Springsteen.