Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Let the Music Lead in Song Sung Blue — “It Was Magic” Extended Preview
Some films chase spectacle. Others chase heart. From the first glimpse of Song Sung Blue, it’s clear this one chose the second path.
In a newly released extended preview, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson invite audiences behind the curtain of a project that feels less like a traditional movie and more like a celebration of pure musical joy. The two stars don’t just perform Neil Diamond’s iconic songs — they surrender to them, letting the melodies guide every emotional beat.
“It was magic,” Hudson says with a smile in the preview, and watching the footage, it’s easy to believe her.
The film, built around the timeless catalog of Diamond’s music, isn’t aiming for glossy perfection. Instead, it leans into something warmer and more organic. Jackman and Hudson speak openly about how the songs shaped their performances, how they learned to trust the emotions that rose naturally rather than forcing big Hollywood moments.
“We let the music lead,” Jackman explains. “That was the whole key.”
And it shows.
In the preview, audiences get to see glimpses of intimate rehearsals, playful backstage moments, and raw, heartfelt performances that feel refreshingly human. There are no overproduced numbers, no unnecessary flash — just two actors connecting deeply with material that has lived in people’s hearts for generations.
The chemistry between Jackman and Hudson is undeniable. They laugh together, harmonize together, and most importantly, listen to each other. Their partnership feels genuine, the kind that can’t be manufactured on a soundstage.
Both stars describe the experience as something rare in their careers — a project driven by feeling rather than formula. Hudson calls it one of the most joyful creative journeys she’s ever been part of, while Jackman reflects on how the music brought out vulnerability he didn’t expect.
At its core, Song Sung Blue is not simply a tribute to Neil Diamond. It’s a reminder of what music can do when it’s treated with respect and love. The preview makes it clear that this film isn’t interested in imitating the past. It wants to live inside it, breathe within it, and invite viewers to do the same.
As the final moments of the extended clip play out, Jackman sums it up perfectly: “Sometimes you just have to get out of the way and let the song do its job.”
Judging by what audiences have seen so far, that’s exactly what they did.
And if this preview is any indication, Song Sung Blue may turn out to be far more than a film. It might just be an emotional experience — one led, beautifully and simply, by the music.