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He's called Wolverine, but Hugh Jackman is set to return to his song-and-dance roots for his next Hollywood film.
The 56-year-old will star alongside Kate Hudson in the comedy new musical Song Sung Blue.
The film is based on the real-life story of a married couple who found hometown fame by forming a tribute band to 70s superstar Neil Diamond.
Variety reports that production on the film began in the US on Monday.
Jackman and Hudson play real-life couple Mike and Claire Sardina Milwaukee produces a double act called Lightning & Thunder.
Claire became known for her impersonation of popular American country superstar Patsy Cline, while her husband Mike hitmaker Diamond took fans by storm.
Although never making it big outside of their hometown, the duo once played in support of legendary rockers Pearl Jam.
Hugh Jackman is set to return to his roots to sing and dance in his next Hollywood film, Song Sung Blue
Based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by filmmaker Greg Goss, also known as Song Sung Blue, the musical co-stars The Sopranos star Michael. Fisher Stevens of Imperioli, Jim Belushi and Heir.
Craig Brewer, known for the 2011 remake of Footloose, will write and direct the drama.
The title of both projects is a nod to Diamond's 1972 chart-topping single Song Sung Blue.
The 56-year-old will star in the quirky new musical alongside Kate Hudson
After his huge success in the Broadway stage musical The Music Man, the new film will be an opportunity for Jackman to showcase his legendary talents as a singer and dancer.
45-year-old Kate Hudson is also known as a singer. The Glass Onion actress released her debut single Talk About Love in January.
That comes later Jackman announced that he would be there In the new year he returned to his live performing roots with a concert series at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Jackman, who recently split from longtime wife Deborah-Lee Furness, took to his Instagram Stories last week. Share the poster of Hugh Jackman Live From New York.'
The X-Men star was pictured smiling in a suit as he walked down the street outside Radio City Music Hall, which also announced several dates for 2025.
The 12-show run begins on January 24.
The concert announcement comes as Hugh learns to navigate life as a single man after ending his marriage to Deborah-Leigh Furness, 68, last year.
Jackman and Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina
They announced their separation in a joint statement on September 15, 2023.
'We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades of a wonderful, loving marriage together as husband and wife,' they wrote.
'Now that our journey is changing, we have decided to part ways to pursue our personal growth.
'Our family will always be our highest priority. We take on this next chapter with gratitude, love and grace. As our family navigates this transition in all of our lives, we greatly appreciate your understanding of respecting our privacy.
'Depp and Hugh Jackman' signed the statement. And, 'This is the only statement we both make.'
They tied the knot on April 11, 1996, less than a year after they met, saying 'I do' at a Melbourne church. He was 27 then, she was 41.
Hugh and Deb share two children together: Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19.
