Overview
- The biographical musical from Craig Brewer arrives in theaters on December 31, 2025, dramatizing the real-life duo Mike and Claire Sardina, known on stage as Lightning & Thunder.
- Hugh Jackman says he spent a year learning guitar, studied Neil Diamond’s repertoire, recorded vocals in studio before filming, and performed songs live on set.
- Jackman says Neil Diamond granted the film rights to his songs, then called him in tears after a screening and invited him to his Colorado home.
- Early reviews vary, from Le Parisien’s 4/5 to La Provence’s 3/5 to Le Nouvel Obs’s 2/5, reflecting differing views on Brewer’s restrained approach.
- Kate Hudson’s performance has secured a Golden Globes nomination, bringing awards-season attention ahead of the January 11 ceremony.