1 of 3 | Hugh Jackman plays one half of a Neil Diamond tribute band in the new film “Song Sung Blue.” File Photo by Steve Ferdman/UPI | License Photo
Focus Features is giving a glimpse of the new film Song Sung Blue.
The studio shared a trailer for the movie Tuesday featuring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
Song Sung Blue is based on the 2008 documentary directed by Greg Kohs. Jackman and Hudson play “two down-on-their-luck musicians” who form Lighting & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute band.
The trailer shows the pair find joy, love and fulfillment through the venture.
Jackman and Hudson perform Diamond’s songs “Cherry, Cherry” and “Sweet Caroline.”
The cast also includes Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir and Hudson Hilbert Hensley.
Song Sung Blue is written and directed by Craig Brewer, the filmmaker behind Hustle & Flow and the Footloose remake.
The movie opens in theaters Dec. 25 on Christmas Day.
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Actress Kate Hudson, daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, attends the premiere of the film “Dr. T & The Women” on October 10, 2000 in New York City. Hudson co-stars as Dee Dee in the film. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo
