Director Craig Brewer discusses his new film, Song Sung Blue, with fellow Director Taylor Hackford in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he cast Actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson for the lead roles, his care in handling a film that frequently changes tones, and getting the blessing from Neil Diamond to make the film.

Based on a true story, the film follows Mike and Claire Sardina, a Milwaukee couple who form the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning and Thunder. Riding the highs and lows of success, the couple prove it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

See photos and a summary of this event below:

https://www.dga.org/events/2026/january2026/songsungblue_qna_1225

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast

Directors Guild of America

Song Sung Blue with Craig Brewer and Taylor Hackford (Ep. 596)

JAN 7, 202633 MIN
The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast

Song Sung Blue with Craig Brewer and Taylor Hackford (Ep. 596)

JAN 7, 202633 MIN

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Director Craig Brewer discusses his new film, Song Sung Blue, with fellow Director Taylor Hackford in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he cast Actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson for the lead roles, his care in handling a film that frequently changes tones, and getting the blessing from Neil Diamond to make the film. Based on a true story, the film follows Mike and Claire Sardina, a Milwaukee couple who form the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning and Thunder. Riding the highs and lows of success, the couple prove it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://www.dga.org/events/2026/january2026/songsungblue_qna_1225