Nick Jonas has a wish, and it’s to portray Bruce Springsteen in a film about his life.
The Jonas Brothers frontman divulged his strong appreciation for Springsteen and maintained that if a biopic was ever made about him, he’s calling dibs on the role.
In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Jonas explained, “Growing up in New Jersey, Bruce obviously has a special place in my heart and my creative life. And it is a dream of mine to play him in a movie one day and tell his story in some way that would be honoring to him and that he could be involved with.”
Biopics have become more and more popular since the start of the millennium, with late music legends such as Ray Charles, Freddie Mercury, and Johnny Cash receiving films about them as well (Ray, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Walk The Line, respectively).
It’s unclear whether or not a film about Springsteen is in the works, but clearly, Jonas wants to make sure that he has the role locked in if they ever decide to make one.
Jonas became a child star as part of the rock group The Jonas Brothers, but eventually, the group disbanded. He then started a solo career, and delved into acting as well, starring in the action-comedy Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
“(I) could only hope to have a career as lengthy as his and as important as his has been to people,” Jonas relayed about Springsteen.
Whether or not he gets his wish, it’s still touching to see Jonas showing such a strong appreciation for the rockers that paved the way.
