Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson to Star in ‘Song Sung Blue’ Musical Film About Neil Diamond Tribute Band
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson will play a married couple who form a Neil Diamond tribute band in Craig Brewer’s upcoming musical drama “Song Sung Blue.” From Focus Features and Davis Entertainment, the film began production on Oct.
14. Rounding out the cast are Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi, alongside Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley. “Song Sung Blue,” based on Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary of the same name, follows the true story of Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, down-on-their-luck musicians who became local icons by performing as “Lightning & Thunder.” The film also borrows its name from the 1972 Diamond song.
Producing alongside writer-director Brewer are John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment. Erika Hampson and Kohs are executive producers.
Focus developed the film and holds worldwide rights, while Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution.
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