Bruce Springsteen said he personally wanted Jeremy Allen White to play him and never considered anyone else. Saying that after having seen him in El oso (2022), he felt White already had the demeanor of a rockstar.
Springsteen's love interest in this movie, Faye Romano, is an amalgamation of multiple romantic relationships that Springsteen had.
20th Century Studios acquired the project during a heated bidding war with A24, who was initially expected to take it during pre-production.
Springsteen started body building after "Nebraska", so he didn't look as muscle-packed as in the time the movie reflects.