How Blue-Eyed Jeremy Allen White Became Brown-Eyed Bruce Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere
Scott Cooper’s biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere about Bruce Springsteen was a notable success, especially for showcasing brown eyes. Special-effects ocularist Jessica Nelson told GQ how she transformed the Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White’s natural blue eyes to brown for the role.
The film captured the electrifying energy behind the studio recording of “Born in the USA,” one of the most iconic rock songs ever. The costuming was well done and felt authentically lived-in. Considering Springsteen’s rapid rise to fame, unresolved depression, and early trauma, it’s believable that the character, played by White, acted like a difficult partner in his twenties and thirties.
“I can’t love you any more or any differently than I do right now.”
This line, delivered by Bruce to his love interest Faye after months of avoiding her calls, reflects a moment of harsh emotional truth in the film.
While the film had some drawbacks, such as overused quick cuts for lyric writing and heavy focus on Springsteen’s father issues, it was a major achievement for those with brown eyes, highlighting White’s striking transformation.
Jeremy Allen White, known for his blue eyes, owes much to this natural feature that made the transformation more impressive.
Special-effects ocularist Jessica Nelson explained how she changed White’s eye color to match Springsteen’s actual brown eyes.
Despite minor flaws, the biopic successfully conveyed the essence of Springsteen’s early life and complex personality.
Author's summary: The film’s realistic portrayal and impressive eye color transformation by Jeremy Allen White mark a strong tribute to Bruce Springsteen's complex early years and legacy.