[Trailer] Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Star in First Look at Musical “Song Sung Blue”
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are teaming up for a new musical drama called Song Sung Blue, and the first trailer has just been released. The film is based on a 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs, and it tells the real-life story of a Milwaukee couple who became local music legends.
Craig Brewer is writing, directing, and co-producing the movie. According to Focus Features, the film stars Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina and Kate Hudson as Claire Sardina, a pair of struggling musicians who found fame performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band called “Lightning & Thunder.”
This Christmas, dream huge.
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in SONG SUNG BLUE, featuring the iconic songs of Neil Diamond. Only in theaters December 25. pic.twitter.com/N9gZiRbyhg
The cast also includes Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Erika Slezak, Hudson Hilbert Hensley, and Sean Allan Krill. Brewer announced the project in October 2024, revealing that filming would take place in New Jersey.
Principal photography began on October 14, 2024, in Monmouth County. Another important location for the movie was a house in Old Tappan, New Jersey. Filming wrapped up on December 11, 2024.
The trailer gives fans a first look at Jackman and Hudson bringing the Sardinas to life. While the movie follows their journey from struggling musicians to local icons, it also shows the passion and energy they brought to their performances.
Song Sung Blue is scheduled to hit theaters in the United States on December 25. With the trailer now out, fans have a glimpse of what promises to be a heartfelt and entertaining musical story.
This film looks like it could be a fun holiday treat, especially for fans of musicals and real-life stories. What do you think about Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson teaming up for this movie? Share your thoughts in the comments.
