Overview
- Hudson and Jackman walked the red carpet at Le Grand Rex in Paris on Sunday, joining writer-director Craig Brewer for the film’s latest promotional stop.
- The film dramatizes Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary about Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, who create the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
- Jackman said Neil Diamond phoned him in tears after seeing the movie, and the production features Diamond’s songs with his cooperation.
- The movie debuted at AFI Fest on October 26 and is reported to hold roughly an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its wide rollout.
- Hudson amplified the campaign with Berlin hotel photos shared on Instagram over the weekend, including a towel image noted by entertainment outlets.