Yes, chef! After it was confirmed earlier this year that The Bear and Shameless star Jeremy Allen White would be playing Jersey native Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming biopic, the movie is now filming at Montclair Public Library’s Bellevue Avenue Branch. Aside from MTC, Deliver Me From Nowhere will be filming all over New Jersey in the coming months — including Asbury Park and Morris County. Allen White himself has even been spotted in Montclair and Hoboken in recent days. Read on for more about the filming for Deliver Me From Nowhere in Montclair, New Jersey.
The Details
On Saturday, October 26th, Montclair Public Library posted on its Facebook page saying that its Bellevue Avenue Branch is an official location for Deliver Me From Nowhere.
“You may have heard about the casting calls for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere” that’s starring Emmy Award-winner Jeremy Allen White. Well, a piece of NJ music & media history will happen right here at the Montclair Public Library. The Bellevue Avenue Branch is an official location for the film! Filming will take place on Monday 10/28. The branch will be closed to the public on Monday and partially open on Tuesday.”
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A subsequent Facebook post this morning said that the Bellevue Avenue Branch will have a delayed opening and open at 2PM today, Tuesday, October 29th, with public computer access available again on Wednesday, October 30th.
Per Montclair Local, a ramp labeled “rigging crew” was placed over the front stairs of the Bellevue Avenue Branch on Monday, and a sign on the front door stated “off limits” as film crews worked on a production. Library Director Radwa Ali also told Montclair Local that the crew chose this Montclair spot as a filming location due to its historic character.
NJ.com reported that Jeremy Allen White was seen filming at the Bellevue Avenue Branch yesterday, Monday, October 28th.
This news comes shortly after Allen White was spotted in Hoboken both on Sunday, October 27th, and today, Tuesday, October 29th, although it is unsure if the biopic will film there. Deliver Me From Nowhere will also film in Asbury Park this December — head over to our sister site The Jersey Shore Girl for all of the details on that.
Grant Wilfley Casting, a Manhattan-based casting company, also recently announced a public casting call for New Jersey locals to appear as extras in Deliver Me From Nowhere in Morris County, the Meadowlands, and Asbury Park.
The film, written and directed by Scott Cooper, is an adaptation of Warren Zanes’ book of the same name — Deliver Me From Nowhere — which is all about the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska. The movie will show The Boss’ pivotal years in the early to mid-80s as he reached worldwide fame as well as his childhood days growing up at the Jersey Shore in the 1950s.
“The development of Nebraska, which followed Springsteen’s 1981 The River Tour, marked a pivotal time in his life, one that he would only openly talk about decades after its release. It’s regarded as a landmark in his musical odyssey and a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians,” The Walt Disney Company explained in a press release. “Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom and without The E Street Band, Nebraska is considered one of Springsteen’s most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.” The film is slated to release in 2025.
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‘The Saint Clair’ to Open in Former Scala del Nonna Space in Montclair
In early February 2025, one of Montclair's most iconic Italian eateries, Scala del Nonna, closed its doors after 11 years. Since then, the space has been empty as MTC locals eagerly keep an eye out for what will come next. On Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, The Montclair Girl received an exclusive update from the new business owner taking over the space. 32 Church Street will soon welcome a new American restaurant, The Saint Clair. Read on for everything we know so far about The Saint Clair's arrival in Montclair, New Jersey.
The New Spot
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The Montclair Girl received word via DM from local foodie and Top Chef Season 19 contestant, Chef Leia Gaccione, on Tuesday, April 1st that she had an exciting secret to share with the Montclair community. Leia let us know that she would be taking over the former Scala del Nonna space at 32 Church Street in Montclair. With a goal of opening early this summer, the restaurant will be called The Saint Clair and focus on new American eats. The chef driven, locally sourced eatery will feature brunch, lunch, and dinner, and be open seven days a week.
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Leia shared with MG that she hopes The Saint Clair will be a "sanctuary for food lovers and community." Noting that she had been inspired by the original architecture of the Church Street building that features beautiful cathedral ceilings and historic features on top of being located in her favorite city (Montclair). While Leia is holding onto final design details of the space, she expressed her excitement for all to come, grateful to share the space with hungry Montclair residents. Above all, Leia is thrilled to be a business owner and resident of Montclair, sharing that being able to feed the community is high on her list of things she is looking forward to. Leia worked in her very first kitchen in Montclair 25 years ago, and feels that this is a true full circle moment of her hard work coming to fruition. We will be sure to keep readers posted with more updates about The Saint Clair as details unfold.
What Was There Before?
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On February 9th, 2025, Scala del Nonna announced via Instagram that its Montclair location at 32 Church Street would close permanently on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. The restaurant had served the Montclair community for 11 years prior and was known for its traditional Italian comfort dishes. Currently, Scala del Nonna still has three other locations, called Scala Fedeli, at 63 Main Street in Chatham, 167 Main Road in Montville, and 165 Duane Street in New York City.
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