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Hugh Jackman performs special duet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Paying tribute to one of the best-selling artists of all time, the X-Men star wrote next to his social media reel: “What a day!!<\/p>\n
“Neil & Katie thank you for an extraordinary visit. Thank you for the laughter, the stories and the karaoke. Thank you for trusting us with your music. You are one of one.”<\/p>\n
Hugh has recently finished filming an upcoming musical drama based on the career of Neil Diamond, named Song Sung Blue after one of his most famous tracks.<\/p>\n
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Song Sung Blue follows the story of Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning and Thunder.
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The upcoming flick, set for release in January 2026, follows the real-life dreams of husband Mike (Hugh Jackman) and wife Claire Sardina (Kate Hudson) who form a Neil Diamond tribute act called Lightning and Thunder.<\/p>\n
Despite the amateur singers never achieving world-wide fame, they were well-known in their local area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and faced much adversity throughout their career, making for one interesting story.<\/p>\n
A documentary of the same name was released in 2008, following the married couple’s highs and lows throughout life, which also inspired the musical reimagining.<\/p>\n
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Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman star as Claire and Mike Sardina.
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The world gala premiere for Song Sung Blue took place on Sunday 26th October in front of a star-studded audience at the AFI Fest 2025 in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Although the singer-songwriter who inspired both the tribute band and the film wasn’t able to make it, Neil FaceTimed Hugh and Kate from his home in Colorado.<\/p>\n
Speaking of the touching gesture, the Bride Wars actress described his video call as “very emotional,” adding: “We all wish that he could be here.”<\/p>\n
“It was so sweet,” Kate continued. “He said that he wishes he could be there, but he can’t. And that he loves the movie. <\/p>\n
“He even said that he wishes his mother and dad could have been here tonight.”<\/p>\n
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Song Sung Blue was inspired by Neil Diamond and his music.
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Introducing Song Sung Blue inside the TCL Chinese Theatre, actor Hugh also spoke of his FaceTime call with the US singer.<\/p>\n
“I told him that I might be mentioning that we spoke, and asked if he had a message for everyone,” he revealed.<\/p>\n
“He said, ‘Yeah, tell everyone I love them and keep on singing.'”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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