Bruce Springsteen and His On-screen Double Set to Appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Before Biopic Premiere

Published 09/27/2025, 10:46 PM EDT

Bruce Springsteen’s legacy as a music icon continues to captivate audiences and inspire storytelling across different media. Soon, fans of Jimmy Kimmel Live! are going to witness an intriguing moment revolving around his cinematic portrayal. As the hype builds surrounding a much-anticipated biopic, an unexpected collaboration involving Springsteen and the actor who embodies him on screen is set to ignite conversations on the late-night stage.

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ABC's spotlight reveals Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen’s on-screen double, joining him for a late-night at Jimmy Kimmel's. White has already earned acclaim for his portrayal of Springsteen in the upcoming movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, a biographical musical drama centered on the creation of Springsteen’s 1982 album 'Nebraska'. His performance bridges the gap between the legendary musician and the intimate moments illustrated in the film, promising fans unique insights ahead of the movie’s release.

The scheduled episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will also showcase other prominent guests and celebrate the biopic itself. Alongside Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Allen White, ABC revealed the musical guests on the October 2, 2025, episode will be Living Colour and Ivan Neville. Directed by Scott Cooper and based on Warren Zanes’ book, the film chronicles the making of the 'Nebraska' album, capturing a pivotal moment when Springsteen chose raw authenticity over commercial fame.

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Brooklyn week: A star-studded symphony with the Boss and more

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to be ramping up its programming post its surfacing from a recent indefinite suspension with a star-studded lineup during its special Brooklyn week, airing September 29 through October 3, 2025. The five episodes will be taped in front of a live audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. Guests during the week include Stephen Colbert, Ryan Reynolds, Emily Blunt, Tom Hanks, Spike Lee, Josh Johnson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Kumail Nanjiani, Bruce Springsteen, and Jeremy Allen White. Musical guests span Living Colour, Public Enemy, Geese, and Reneé Rapp.  

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The collaboration between Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Allen White on Jimmy Kimmel Live! offers a compelling preview of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. As the biopic’s premiere draws near, scheduled for October 24, 2025, the late-night appearance marks a key moment for music lovers and television audiences alike. It combines star power and storytelling on a stage fitting for one of rock music’s most enduring figures.

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Are you all strung up for Boss and Jeremy Allen White's duet to the dossier meetup at Jimmy Kimmel Live! ? Let us know in the comments below.

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba Nizami is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. Covering the Hollywood beat with a voice both sharp and stylish, she blends factual precision with a flair for wit. Her pieces often dissect celebrity narratives—both on-screen and off—through parasocial nuance and cultural relevance.

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