Overview
- Speaking at the Oct. 26 world premiere during AFI Fest in Los Angeles, Hudson told PEOPLE that connections have defined her nearly 30-year career.
- Hudson co-stars with Hugh Jackman as Claire and Mike Sardina, a married duo who perform as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
- The feature adapts Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary of the same name, with Craig Brewer writing and directing.
- Hudson said the role lets her draw on everything she has studied, noting a long-standing interest in musicals even though the film is not one.
- She met Neil Diamond during production and praised his kindness and the way his songs bring people together; the film opens nationwide on Dec. 25.