'Springsteen' Biopic Stumbles at Box Office, Fails to Impress

In a disappointing turn of events, the highly anticipated biopic 'Springsteen', starring Jeremy Allen White as the legendary musician Bruce Springsteen, has struggled to connect with audiences. The film, which was made on a budget of $55 million, only managed to earn $16.1 million in its opening weekend, a figure that falls well below industry projections.

The biopic, titled 'Springsteen: Deliver Me Nowhere', delves into the personal and professional challenges Springsteen faced during the making of his 1982 album 'Nebraska'. To prepare for the role, White revealed that he had extensive conversations with the pop icon himself, including a memorable tour of Springsteen's hometown of Freehold.

"(Springsteen) and I spoke a lot, I remember; in preparation, I had a really wonderful afternoon or evening where he took me on the Freehold tour," White told Entertainment Weekly. "We would text and we would call. And then once we got to set, there was, like, such a... I don't know; I felt very fragile at times."

Despite the actor's dedication and the film's substantial budget, the box-office numbers have been a disappointment for the movie's makers. As the industry continues to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, the underperformance of 'Springsteen' serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by even the most anticipated biopics in the current market.