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| Directed by | Craig Brewer |
| Screenplay by | Craig Brewer |
| Based on | Song Sung Blue by Greg Kohs |
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| 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.
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]
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]
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]
Song Sung Blue is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2025. [5]
