Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson will be playing a married couple who form a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue, a musical drama directed by Craig Brewer.

The film began production from Focus Features and Davis Entertainment on Oct. 14. Cast members include Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi, alongside Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, and Hudson Hilbert Hensley.

Song Sung Blue, based on Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary of the same name, follows the true story of Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, down-on-their-luck musicians who became local icons by performing as “Lightning and Thunder”. The film also borrows its name from the 1972 Diamond song.

Producing alongside writer-director Brewer are John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment. Erika Hampson and Kohs are executive producers.

Focus developed the film and holds worldwide rights, while Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution.

Most recently seen in Deadpool & Wolverine, Jackman announced a 12-concert residency at Radio City Music Hall, where he’ll showcase songs from The Boy From Oz, The Greatest Showman, and The Music Man. Hudson signed with Virgin Records this year ahead of her debut album Glorious. 

Focus Features’ upcoming projects include the Pharrell Williams LEGO biopic Piece by Piece, Robert Eggers’ reimagining of Nosferatu, and Edward Berger’s papal thriller Conclave.