Song Sung Blue (film)

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Song Sung Blue
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Directed by Craig Brewer
Screenplay byCraig Brewer
Based onSong Sung Blue
by Greg Kohs
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Amy Vincent
Edited byBilly Fox
Music by Scott Bomar
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • October 26, 2025 (2025-10-26)(AFI Film Festival)
  • December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)(United States)
Running time
131 minutes [2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Song Sung Blue is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a couple who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder. The film, named after the Neil Diamond song "Song Sung Blue", was written, co-produced, and directed by Craig Brewer based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs. The film also stars Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hilbert Hensley, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.

Contents

The film is scheduled to premiere at the AFI Film Festival on October 26, 2025, before being released in the United States on December 25, 2025.

Premise

Inspired by real events, two financially struggling musicians establish a Neil Diamond tribute band, through which they experience personal fulfillment and develop a romantic relationship. [3]

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. [1]

Principal photography began on October 14, 2024, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. [4] A house in Old Tappan, New Jersey was another significant film location. Filming wrapped on December 11. [5] Amy Vincent was the cinematographer. [6] It was announced in June 2025 that Erika Slezak would be film. [7]

Release

Song Sung Blue is scheduled to premiere at the AFI Film Festival on October 26, 2025, before being released in the United States on December 25, 2025. [8]

Reception

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Savannah Film Festival October 30, 2025Spotlight Director Award Craig Brewer Won [9]


References

  1. 1 2 Gomez, Dessi (October 14, 2024). "Hugh Jackman And Kate Hudson Board 'Song Sung Blue' For Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ "SONG SUNG BLUE". AFI Fest . Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Song Sung Blue". focusfeatures.com. Focus Features . Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Blevins, Adam (December 11, 2024). "Hugh Jackman's Next Musical Just Got a Melodic Filming Update". Collider . Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Amy Vincent Resume" (PDF). Artistry. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ Blackwelder, Carson (June 13, 2025). "One Life to Live Alum Erika Slezak Set to Join General Hospital This Fall: A 'Daytime Legend'". People . People Inc. ISSN   0093-7673. OCLC   794712888 . Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (September 10, 2025). "'Song Sung Blue' World Premiere To Close AFI Fest First Look". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Honored guests | Filmfest". filmfest.scad.edu. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
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