Bruce Springsteen said he personally wanted Jeremy Allen White to play him and never considered anyone else. Saying that after having seen him in O Urso (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.