Song Sung Blue (film)

Song Sung Blue
Song Sung Blue
Directed by	Craig Brewer
Screenplay by	Craig Brewer
Based on	Song Sung Blue; by Greg Kohs
Produced by	Craig Brewer; John Davis; John Fox;
Starring	Hugh Jackman; Kate Hudson; Michael Imperioli; Fisher Stevens; Jim Belushi; Ella Anderson; King Princess; Mustafa Shakir; Hudson Hilbert Hensley;
Production; company	Davis Entertainment
Distributed by	Focus Features (United States); Universal Pictures (International);
Release date	December 25, 2025;
Country	United States
Language	English

Song Sung Blue is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Craig Brewer based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs. It stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025.

Premise

The film follows the true story of Milwaukee couple Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire Sardina (Kate Hudson), down-on-their-luck musicians who became local icons by performing as the Neil Diamond tribute band, "Lightning & Thunder."^[1]

Cast

Production

In October 2024, it was announced that a musical drama film based on the 2008 documentary Song Sung Blue was in development at Focus Features with Craig Brewer writing, co-producing, and directing the film, with Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley rounding out the main cast.^[2]

Filming

Principal photography began on October 14, 2024 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.^[3] A house in Old Tappan, New Jersey was another significant film location. Filming wrapped on December 11.^[4]

Release

Song Sung Blue is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025.^[5]

References

^ Shanfeld, Ethan (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson to Star in 'Song Sung Blue' Musical Film About Neil Diamond Tribute Band". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
^ Gomez, Dessi (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman And Kate Hudson Board 'Song Sung Blue' For Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
^ Shanfeld, Ethan (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson to Star in 'Song Sung Blue' Musical Film About Neil Diamond Tribute Band". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
^ Blevins, Adam (December 11, 2024). "Hugh Jackman's Next Musical Just Got a Melodic Filming Update". Collider. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
^ Goodfellow, Melanie (April 22, 2025). "Focus Features Sets Christmas Day 2025 Release For 'Song Sung Blue' As Stars Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson Reveal First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2025.

External links

Song Sung Blue at IMDb

[1] Shanfeld, Ethan (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson to Star in 'Song Sung Blue' Musical Film About Neil Diamond Tribute Band". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2024.

[2] Gomez, Dessi (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman And Kate Hudson Board 'Song Sung Blue' For Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 14, 2024.

[3] Shanfeld, Ethan (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson to Star in 'Song Sung Blue' Musical Film About Neil Diamond Tribute Band". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2024.

[4] Blevins, Adam (December 11, 2024). "Hugh Jackman's Next Musical Just Got a Melodic Filming Update". Collider. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

[5] Goodfellow, Melanie (April 22, 2025). "Focus Features Sets Christmas Day 2025 Release For 'Song Sung Blue' As Stars Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson Reveal First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2025.

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