Jeremy Allen White is enjoying a remarkable surge in his acting career. After wrapping up his 11-season stint on the acclaimed series Shameless, White quickly became one of Hollywood’s most in-demand talents. His standout performances in projects like The Iron Claw alongside Zac Efron and FX’s hit series The Bear have solidified his status. Most recently, he took the lead in the Bruce Springsteen biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, and is set to feature in Disney’s upcoming Star Wars project, The Mandalorian and Grogu.
With such a booming career, it’s no surprise that studios like Marvel and DC have taken notice of White. In 2023, he unexpectedly revealed that he had met about a “Marvel-y movie,” which he later admitted did not go well. Recently, during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, White elaborated on this experience, expressing regret about how he approached the meeting.
Reflecting on his mindset going into the meeting, White stated, “That was out of line… I think I was just… I don’t know what I can give to it, really, or how I fit into it.” He also touched on the changing landscape of Hollywood, noting that while being part of a superhero film used to guarantee success for other projects, that may no longer hold true.
Recalling his earlier interview with GQ, White mentioned he entered the meeting with a skeptical attitude, challenging the executives by asking why he should take on their project. The candid exchange, he suggested, wasn’t well received. In June 2025, insider Daniel Richtman indicated that White was under consideration for a Marvel role, but based on his recent comments, it seems he may not be keen on joining the superhero universe after all.
Currently, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is showing in theaters, adding yet another accomplishment to White’s impressive resume as he navigates this pivotal moment in his career. With his talent and potential, audiences will be eager to see what roles he chooses next.