The Letter from Bruce Springsteen That Moved Actor Stephen Graham
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Synopsis
Actor Stephen Graham received heartfelt praise from Bruce Springsteen for his role as the musician's late father in the biopic 'Deliver Me from Nowhere'. The touching message left Graham emotional, highlighting the impact of their discussion about family and memory.
Key Takeaways
- Stephen Graham praised by Bruce Springsteen.
- Graham plays Douglas Springsteen in 'Deliver Me from Nowhere'.
- Touching text from Springsteen moved Graham to tears.
- Significance of family memories discussed.
- Biopic features a strong supporting cast.
Los Angeles, March 26 (NationPress) Actor Stephen Graham is receiving immense recognition as Bruce Springsteen has praised him for portraying the musician's late father, Douglas Frederick Springsteen, in the forthcoming biopic, Deliver Me from Nowhere.
In a recent episode of Soundtracking with Edith Bowman, the 51-year-old English actor, who takes on the role of Douglas “Dutch” Springsteen in the film, shared that he received a heartfelt and unexpected message from the Born in the U.S.A. singer, now 75, according to People magazine.
Graham recounted that shortly after finishing the film led by Jeremy Allen White, he received one of the most beautiful texts he had ever encountered.
“I was hurrying to the airport when I received this text, and it was incredibly moving,” the Adolescence actor disclosed. “It simply stated, ‘Better than any award that I could ever receive in my life’.”
As reported by People, the actor elaborated on the significance of this moment for him, expressing his admiration for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, stating, “He’s an icon. He’s a hero. He’s a working-class hero. He’s an icon to thousands, to millions.”
“His message said, ‘Thank you so much. You know, my father passed away some time ago, and I felt like I saw him today, and thank you for giving me that memory’.” He continued, “I couldn’t hold back tears while reading the text, you know what I mean? Oh mate, it was beautiful. You couldn’t ask for anything more; sharing that with someone was lovely. He’s a wonderful man.”
Graham also mentioned that he and Springsteen discussed the singer’s 2016 memoir Born to Run, where the musician reflects on his complicated relationship with his father, who passed away in 1998.
Alongside Graham and White, the biopic also features Jeremy Strong as the singer's long-time mentor and manager, Jon Landau, Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan, Odessa Young as the musician's love interest Faye, and Johnny Cannizzaro as E Street Band member Steve Van Zandt. Springsteen appears to be pleased with the casting.
