Jackman, Hudson form Neil Diamond tribute band in ‘Song Sung Blue’


1 of 3 | Hugh Jackman plays one half of the Neil Diamond tribute band Thunder & Lightning in the upcoming “Song Sung Blue,” which hits theaters on Christmas Day. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Focus Features has released a full-length trailer for the upcoming Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson film Song Sung Blue.
The Craig Brewer-written and directed movie, which is based on a true story, sees the stars form a Neil Diamond tribute band to pursue their entertaining dreams.
The film, which Brewer based on a 2008 documentary, sees Jackman and Hudson play two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning & Thunder.
Appearing in the movie with Jackman and Hudson are Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi.
Song Sung Blue hits theaters on Dec. 25.
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From left to right, Marisa Tomei, Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd attend the premiere of their film “Someone Like You” in New York City on March 28, 2001. Jackman plays Eddie Alden in the film. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo