Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson lead Song Sung Blue, a Neil Diamond biopic

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson will lead a Neil Diamond tribute story to theaters this Christmas. Song Sung Blue, written and directed by Craig Brewer and based on Greg Kohs' 2008 documentary of the same name, is scheduled for a wide release on December 25, 2025, Focus Features announced as the distributor. Universal Pictures released the film's first trailer on Tuesday.

The film dramatizes the true story of Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, two struggling musicians who form a Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline tribute act called Lightning and Thunder and become local icons. In the trailer, Jackman and Hudson perform snippets of Diamond songs including "Cherry, Cherry" and the singalong favorite "Sweet Caroline." The official synopsis describes the picture as a joyous portrait of two down on their luck performers who find love and renewed purpose by honoring Diamond's catalog.

Brewer, whose credits include Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name and Coming 2 America, adapted and directed the feature. He also produces alongside John Davis and John Fox. Ericka Hampson and Kohs are listed as executive producers. Focus Features said it developed the project and holds worldwide rights,...