In a surprising twist, the latest film featuring Jeremy Allen White could potentially end an Academy Award winning streak that’s been going strong for over five years. Known for his breakout role as Phillip “Lip” Gallagher in Showtime’s long-running series Shameless (2011-2021), White gained even more recognition when he played chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in the FX on Hulu dramedy The Bear. His performances in this role earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes, paving the way for a successful transition into film projects as well.
In his newest film project slated for release, the 34-year-old actor takes on the role of legendary New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen in the movie titled “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere“. This movie, inspired by a 2023 biography written by Warren Zanes and directed by Scott Cooper, who previously worked on “Crazy Heart”, also stars Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young, Gaby Hoffmann, Stephen Graham, David Krumholtz, and Marc Maron. The movie is a portrayal of the creation of Springsteen’s sixth album, released in 1982, titled “Nebraska“. Already generating some buzz for Oscar consideration, the film showcases the actor singing iconic tracks like “Born to Run”.
Music Biopics Have Struggled At The Oscars In Recent Years
Even Frontrunners Have Struggled To Gain Traction
Jeremy Allen White may encounter an obstacle in securing his Oscar win for Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, as music biopics have not been successful in the acting categories recently. For instance, although both the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and the Elvis Presley biopic Elvis, which were each nominated for eight Academy Awards, failed to win any awards despite Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler being frontrunners in their respective years. Below, please see a list of all actors who have been nominated for an Oscar for playing real musicians in a biographical or semi-biographical drama since 2021:
| Category | Music Biopic Nominee | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actor (2025) | Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) | Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) |
| Best Supporting Actor (2025) | Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown) | Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) |
| Best Supporting Actress (2025) | Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown) | Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) |
| Best Actor (2024) | Bradley Cooper (Maestro) | Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) |
| Best Actor (2023) | Austin Butler (Elvis) | Brendan Fraser (The Whale) |
| Best Actor (2022) | Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick… Boom!) | Will Smith (King Richard) |
| Best Actress (2021) | Andra Day (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) | Frances McDormand (Nomadland) |
| Best Actress (2021) | Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) | Frances McDormand (Nomadland) |
| Best Supporting Actor (2021) | Leslie Odom Jr. (One Night in Miami…) | Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah) |
Moreover, since 2021, several notable actors who starred in music biopics have not been nominated for Oscars. This list includes Angelina Jolie (in the role of Maria Callas in “Maria”), Kingsley Ben-Adir (from “Bob Marley: One Love”), Marisa Abela (portraying Amy Winehouse in “Back to Black”), Naomi Ackie (in “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody”), Robbie Williams (as a CGI chimp version of himself in “Better Man”), and Jennifer Hudson (depicting Aretha Franklin in “Respect”).
In more recent times, Renée Zellweger clinched the Best Actress award for a music biopic (Judy) in 2020. On the other hand, Rami Malek earned the Best Actor award for his role in a music biopic (Bohemian Rhapsody) back in 2019, which was some time ago.
Why Jeremy Allen White Could Win An Oscar In 2026
There Are Many Factors Working In His Favor
Despite the challenges typically encountered in music biopics, the upcoming Jeremy Allen White film remains a formidable candidate for his initial Oscar nomination. This is largely due to the fact that he has already clinched two Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards for his work on The Bear. Since SAG members constitute the largest voting bloc within the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), his success in this esteemed group significantly boosts his chances of receiving a nomination, which could potentially lead to a win.
The film “Deliver Me from Nowhere” has several points in its favor. Apart from the massive fanbase of Bruce Springsteen, its October 24 release date strategically positions it during the peak attention period for awards season (the Best Picture winner for 2024, Anora, premiered on October 18). Moreover, the actor has undergone a significant physical and vocal transformation for the role, a tactic often appreciated by the Academy.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that there’s historical evidence supporting another Oscar victory, as Scott Cooper’s film “Crazy Heart” led Jeff Bridges to secure the Best Actor award in 2010. His portrayal of a distressed country singer, though a fictional character, was compelling enough to win him the accolade.
Jeremy Allen White Had One Movie Wrongly Shut Out Of Oscars Contention
He And His Co-Stars Were Snubbed In 2024
One reason Jeremy Allen White might be strongly considered for an Oscar nomination for “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” is his previous experience in a biographical drama that wasn’t recognized by the Academy. In the 2023 film “The Iron Claw“, he portrayed real-life figure Kerry Von Erich, who belonged to a wrestling dynasty with his father Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany) and brothers Kevin Von Erich (Zac Efron) and David Von Erich (Harris Dickinson). Despite initially garnering awards attention, the film was unfortunately overlooked by both the Oscars and the Golden Globes.
There’s a chance that the Oscars might nominate White for his portrayal of Bruce Springsteen, partially as a way to make up for the oversight, where the Best Supporting Actor award was given to Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer” instead. Downey Jr., who was also nominated for roles in other films like “American Fiction”, “Barbie”, “Killers of the Flower Moon”, and “Poor Things”, clinched the award over Sterling K. Brown, Ryan Gosling, Robert De Niro, and Mark Ruffalo respectively.
What’s Standing Against Jeremy Allen White’s Oscar Chances
The 2025-2026 Season Is Competitive
As I eagerly anticipate the 2025 film that could catapult Jeremy Allen White into his first Oscar victory and finally break the music biopic curse at the Academy Awards, it’s important to acknowledge that he still encounters significant challenges on this road to glory. Even if he manages to secure a nomination, the fact that Deliver Me from Nowhere’s leading man is only 34 years old when I write this could pose an obstacle. You see, since Rami Malek’s win for Bohemian Rhapsody in 2019, the Best Actor award has eluded actors under 40, extending yet another Oscars streak that surpasses more than half a decade.
The star (Jeremy Allen White) may find himself up against tough rivals. Although Variety has listed White among their Best Actor 2026 predictions, they are forecasting that Willem Dafoe will win for his role in Kent Jones’ drama “Late Fame”. Other predicted nominees include Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners”, Jesse Plemons for “Bugonia”, and Dwayne Johnson for “The Smashing Machine”. If these predictions hold true, Johnson’s performance as Mark Kerr in the Benny Safdie sports drama may draw votes away from White, given that he transforms nearly beyond recognition.
Source(s): Variety
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