Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are set to play a married couple who start a Neil Diamond tribute band in new movie Song Sung Blue.
Directed by Craig Brewer and produced by Focus Features and Davis Entertainment, the movie is now in production for a 2025 release.
Song Sung Blue also stars Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley.
Based on Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary, the true story follows Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, unsuccessful musicians who became local celebs by performing as “Lightning & Thunder” – a Neil Diamond tribute band.
Hugh Jackman is no stranger to movie musicals having starred in Les Miserables and The Greatest Showman. He recently announced a 12 date concert series next year on Broadway, at Radio City Music Hall – Hugh Jackman Live From New York With Love.
Kate Hudson has recently signed with Virgin Records ahead of her debut album “Glorious”. She also starred in movie Almost Famous.
It sounds like Song Sung Blue would make a fabulous stage musical, and would be a great excuse to hear Neil Diamond songs in a West End show.
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