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Struggling Musicians Shine as Neil Diamond Tribute Act
9 Sep
Summary
- • Actors with musical experience star in film about forming a Diamond-covering duo
- • Duo finds purpose and success by interpreting Neil Diamond's hits
- • Inspiring story of chasing dreams and finding love through music

A new film set to release on Christmas Day 2025 tells the inspiring story of two struggling musicians who find their groove by forming a Neil Diamond tribute act. The movie, based on a 2008 documentary, stars actors with deep musical backgrounds – Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson – as the duo at the heart of the tale.
Jackman's character, Sardina, is a performer who just wants to entertain people, while Hudson's Stengl is a singer-dancer-gardener who dreams of making it big. When the two cross paths, they decide to team up and cover Diamond's iconic songs, including "Song Sung Blue" and "Cherry Cherry." The film follows their journey as they navigate the ups and downs of chasing their musical dreams, all while finding love and purpose along the way.
The heartwarming story is filled with joyful sing-alongs, sequins, and emotional moments as the duo discovers that it's never too late to follow your passions. With a supporting cast that includes Michael Imperioli and Jim Belushi, the film promises to be an uplifting and inspiring watch for audiences this holiday season.