Jeremy Allen White, star of the hit series ‘The Bear’, mingled with A-listers at LVMH’s glamorous pre-Olympics party, rubbing shoulders with Zendaya, Spike Lee, Snoop Dogg, Steven Spielberg, and other VIP guests.
The meeting is crucial in preparing for his portrayal of a young Springsteen in the highly anticipated biopic ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’, which delves into the creation of Springsteen’s iconic album ‘Nebraska’.
The film, directed and written by Scott Cooper of ‘Crazy Heart’ and ‘Hostiles fame, is based on Warren Zane’s 2023 book, ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska.’
Jeremy Allen White was announced as the frontrunner for the role in April, and his involvement was confirmed shortly after that.
During a recent sit-down interview with Variety, White discussed his meticulous preparation for the role, which includes practising his guitar skills and warming up his voice.
He voiced his excitement about seeing Springsteen perform live at Wembley Stadium, humorously noting that Springsteen “texts like a boss.”
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White initially chose to maintain a respectful distance from Springsteen, hoping to develop his understanding and interpretation of the character before meeting the musician.
“I’m trying to have a bit of my own process,” White explained.
“I want to have an understanding, so when I meet him, I’ll have a bit of confidence somewhere in me to stand there.”
The opportunity to meet Springsteen in person is a dream come true for White, who revealed that he and the musician have communicated via text and email in the lead-up to Springsteen’s Saturday show at Wembley.
Speaking on the red carpet at a glamorous pre-Olympics event at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, White shared his excitement: “I’m really excited to see him perform.”
The star-studded event, hosted by CEOs Brian Roberts (Comcast NBCUniversal) and Bernard Arnault (LVMH), was a gathering of celebrities from various fields, including Mick Jagger, Steven Spielberg, LeBron James, Snoop Dogg, Charlize Theron, and many more.
Musical performances by Pharrell Williams and Tyla entertained the crowd. At the same time, attendees mingled and shared their excitement about the upcoming Olympics and other significant events.
Meanwhile, the much-anticipated third season of ‘The Bear’ has just been released, receiving mixed reviews from critics.
Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian commented on the first episode’s style: “Dogged repetition is the enemy of convincing storytelling. It needs to move. This means the excellent Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) is somewhat sidelined, both in the storyline and, to some extent, the season. What a waste.”
Similarly, Alison Herman of Variety noted, “It also tells us nothing we don’t already know, making room for cameos by a slew of culinary legends at the expense of moving the story forward. The structure would work for an extended cold open to establish Carmy’s mood; stretched to an entire episode, it’s an overindulgence.”
In other Bruce Springsteen news, the Boss recently participated in a charity re-recording of Mark Knopfler’s “Going Home” alongside notable musicians such as Queen’s Brian May, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. This collaboration stresses Springsteen’s continued influence and relevance in the music industry.
The pre-Olympics event in Paris was a glitzy party and a celebration of unity and collaboration across different fields.
Actors, athletes, musicians, and other notable figures mingled and shared their excitement about upcoming projects and events.
For instance, Baz Luhrmann anticipated the opening ceremony, noting, “The very nature of the Olympics is that it’s epic. Every opening ceremony is probably the height of both theatre and sport.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also spoke about the long-lasting benefits of the Olympics for the city and emphasized the importance of addressing income inequality by encouraging visitors to explore all of LA’s diverse communities.
