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Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson sing Neil Diamond in 'Song Sung Blue'

The film depicts a Milwaukee couple who formed a Neil Diamond tribute band, becoming local icons and inspiring audiences with their story of love and perseverance.

  • On Tuesday, Focus Features released the official trailer for Song Sung Blue online, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and opening nationwide December 25, 2025.
  • Adapted from Greg Kohs's 2008 documentary, Craig Brewer wrote, directed and co-produced the scripted film Song Sung Blue.
  • Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, two down-on-their-luck musicians who form the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder and find love.
  • Principal photography began on October 14, 2024, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with the production reporting $29.5 million spent and a $10.2 million tax credit, according to the state Economic Development Authority.
  • The trailer teases several Neil Diamond numbers, including `Cherry, Cherry` and `Sweet Caroline`, while Mike and Claire Sardina received a WAMI Lifetime Achievement Award and the film is described as an awards prospect.
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