Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring as a married couple in a new musical drama Song Sung Blue.
The first trailer for the biopic, directed by Craig Brewer, was released in early September, teasing the story of Milwaukee married couple Mike and Claire Sardina.
However, this story has been told before. Song Sung Blue is based on a 2008 documentary of the same name and directed by Greg Kohs.
Below, The Australian Women’s Weekly have answered all your burning questions about Song Sung Blue.
When does Song Sung Blue release?
The biopic, Song Sung Blue is currently in Australian cinemas, but a streaming release date is yet to be set.
Who is the cast of Song Sung Blue?
The documentary has attracted a number of Hollywood stars including Hugh Jackman as Mike, and Kate Hudson as Claire.
While Hugh has sung in many theatre shows and movies like The Greatest Showman, Kate hasn’t – and we don’t think belting You’re So Vain in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days counts. But she does have an album out titled, Glorious.
Also joining the cast is Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus), Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir (Love Hurts), Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi.
What is the plot of Song Sung Blue?
Song Sung Blue follows downtrodden musicians, Mike and Claire Sardina who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. After performing as Lightning & Thunder, they become local celebrities.
Based on a true story, the film follows the best and most turbulent times for Mike and Claire including juggling their dreams with family life.
Why is there drama surrounding Song Sung Blue?
Real life son of Mike and Claire Sardina, Michael ‘Mike’ Sardina Jr claimed to the Daily Mail that he was “cut out of the film.” He further shared his anguish over not being mentioned during the promotional tour.
“[They] have been on national television [and] don’t even mention my existence at all, even though I was the most prevalent force in my father’s life, even when I wasn’t in Wisconsin, because I’m his only son,” he told the publication.
While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Kate Hudson broke her silence on the matter.
“Honestly, I don’t even know — out of respect for our filmmakers, I’m not the right person to speak to it,” she said.
What is the meaning of Song Sung Blue?
Song Sung Blue by Neil Diamond is about the universal experience of sadness and the healing power of music.
The lyrics suggest that everyone feels ‘blue’ sometimes, but expressing those feelings, especially through song, can bring comfort and connection.
Watch the trailer for Song Sung Blue:
