Focus Features has officially announced the casting of Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, who have signed on for the leading roles in the upcoming musical drama titled Song Sung Blue.
Jackman most recently starred in Marvel Studios’ first R-rated movie Deadpool vs. Wolverine, which earned a worldwide gross of over $1.3 billion at the box office. He is also currently attached to lead the mystery comedy thriller film Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie alongside Emma Thompson. As for Hudson, she will next be seen in Max Minghella’s dark comedy horror movie Shell with Elisabeth Moss and in Netflix’s newest workplace comedy series Running Point.
What is Song Sung Blue about?
“Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Jackman and Kate) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams,” reads the synopsis.
Song Sung Blue is written and directed by Craig Brewer, based on Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary of the same name. In addition to Jackman and Hudson, the streamer has also confirmed that Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley have also been enlisted. It is produced by Brewer, John Davis, and John Fox.
