Song Sung Blue (film) explained

Song Sung Blue is an upcoming American musical drama film written, co-produced, and directed Craig Brewer based on the 2008 documentary 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.

Cast

• Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina
• Kate Hudson as Claire Sardina
• Michael Imperioli
• Fisher Stevens
• Jim Belushi
• Ella Anderson
• King Princess
• Mustafa Shakir
• Erika Slezak
• Hudson Hilbert Hensley

Production

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.^[1]

Filming

Principal photography began on October 14, 2024 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gomez . Dessi . October 14, 2024 . Hugh Jackman And Kate Hudson Board 'Song Sung Blue' For Focus Features . October 14, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
2. Web site: Shanfeld . Ethan . October 14, 2024 . Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson to Star in 'Song Sung Blue' Musical Film About Neil Diamond Tribute Band . October 14, 2024 . Variety.