Springsteen Movie Films In Asbury Park Next Week, Extras Still Wanted

ASBURY PARK, NJ — We told you back in October a new Bruce Springsteen bio-pic will be filming from November through January throughout New Jersey.

And filming will pick up again next week, Dec. 9 - 13, and Dec. 16, all in Asbury Park.

The movie is called “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” and it stars Jeremy Allen White ("Shameless," "The Bear") playing a young Springsteen in the early 1980s. Next week, they'll be filming on the boardwalk, at the Stone Pony, the Convention Hall on Ocean Avenue and Frank's Deli and Restaurant on Main Street. The Asbury Park Press is the only news outlet to report their exact filming locations, citing "sources familiar with the production schedule."

Jeremy Allen White will be in Asbury next week for the filming.

And casting agency Grant Wilfley is still seeking locals to appear as extras next week in the Asbury Park scenes. Grant Wilfley announced on their Facebook page Nov. 27 they are "still seeking people to portray 1980s young concertgoers for Bruce Springsteen biopic. Shooting in Asbury Park, NJ. December 9-13, 16, 2024."

They're looking for people to portray Springsteen's earliest fans when he first started playing gigs at the Stone Pony and other bars in Asbury. Extras must be OK with filming day/overnight scenes, be comfortable around atmospheric smoke and do a costume fitting in Jersey City.

Also, certain people cast as extras will be asked to appear at later filming dates in January, at the former Izod Center in the Meadowlands. Those will depict Springsteen concert scenes from his "Born in the U.S.A." tour.

So far, the movie already filmed in Bayonne in November, and they shot a state fair scene in Denville. The movie will film in New Jersey through Jan. 10.

To submit your name to be an extra next week, immediately email the following to Husker@gwcnyc.com. The subject line should say "IG Asbury Park."

-Name
-Phone #
-Age
-Are you SAG or NON SAG?
-Height, weight, clothing sizes, shoe sizes
-Are you local to Asbury Park, NJ?
-What is your availability for December Dec. 9 - Dec. 13 and Dec. 16?
-Can you attend a costume fitting in Jersey City, NJ?
-Any visible tattoos?
-Attach current, non professional photos.

"Deliver Me From Nowhere" is about The Boss' pivotal years in the early '80s, just before he reached worldwide fame with his earth-shattering "Born in the U.S.A." album (released 1984). The movie depicts Springsteen recording his much lesser-known "Nebraska" album, which critics say shows a much more "stripped-down and personal" Springsteen. In fact, Springsteen recorded the entire "Nebraska" album on a four-track cassette in his bedroom in New Jersey, according to the movie's Wikipedia page.

For filming, it's going under the code name "Husker." They are paying $176/day to appear as extras in the film.

Adam Sandler's "Happy Gilmore 2" is also currently filming in New Jersey.

October report: New Bruce Springsteen Movie Seeks NJ Residents As Extras

New Jersey filming location and dates for "Deliver Me From Nowhere:"

Denville in Morris County — One day only, Nov. 22. Seeking children ages 3-17 years old and adults of all ages and ethnicities, for scenes set in early 1980s. State fair scene.

Asbury Park — Dec. 9-13 and Dec. 16. Seeking children ages 6-12 years old and adults of all ages and ethnicities for scenes set in 1950s and early 1980s. The 1950s scenes will depict Springsteen's childhood on the Jersey Shore.

January filming at the former Izod Center/Brendan Byrne indoor sports arena in the Meadowlands, where Springsteen played his iconic "Born in the U.S.A Tour" for 10 nights in August 1984 — Jan 9-10, 2025. Seeking people of all ages 18-30s and all ethnicities for scenes set in early 1980s.

Hair notes: Casting directors are re-create New Jersey in the early to mid-1980s, so they ask people to have the following hairstyles:

1980s scenes: Men: should have longer/shag haircuts. Long rocker style is also great. No fades, buzz cuts or super short hair for men. For women: any length is great, chin/shoulder length is ideal. Layers are great. No long extensions. Curly hair and perms are great!

1950s scenes: Must be OK getting a 1950s period haircut.

How to apply: Please email husker@gwcnyc.com with the info. asked for above.