Kate Hudson Undergoes Her Biggest Transformation Yet in BTS Sneak Peek From Underrated Musical Biopic [Exclusive]

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Claire and Mike Sardina singing together on stage in glittery red and black outfits.

One of the most underrated surprise hits of the Christmas season was Song Sung Blue. The Craig Brewer film stars Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina, a real-life singer of the band Lightning & Thunder, which served as a tribute band to the singer Neil Diamond. Kate Hudson stars opposite Jackman as Claire, Mike's real-life wife and the Thunder to his Lightning. And now, Collider is thrilled to team with Focus Features to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the costuming of the '90s-set film! Yes, there are plenty of glittery dresses for everyone.

In our exclusive behind-the-scenes look, you can see how the costumes of the film helped Hudson realize who Claire was as a character. "Every day, I put on a new dress that's a sequin number from the '80s or '90s that I'm like, 'Where did you find this dress?' And it's just so Claire," Hudson said. Brewer went on to say that Claire was someone that the team had to "find" and that the costumes of the film helped them discover who she is. The film does an incredible job of balancing Mike and Claire's wardrobe with the looks of Diamond himself that fans know.

Song Sung Blue is described as follows: "Reminding audiences that music has the power to heal and unite, Song Sung Blue showcases emotionally riveting performances as Jackman delivers a transformative depiction of a Neil Diamond tribute band performer, with powerful vocals that combine heartbreak and redemption, while Hudson who gives a heartfelt and moving portrayal of a woman who discovers resilience through music as she navigates longing and adversity." The cast includes Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, and Fisher Stevens.

'Song Sung Blue' Is a Powerful Movie About the Music of Neil Diamond

Part of the allure of Song Sung Blue for fans is the connection to Diamond's music. The real-life Mike and Claire Sardina were so moved by the Diamond and other musicians like ABBA and Patsy Cline that they dedicated their own art to their music. The film mixes Jackman's history with musicals with Hudson's own singing background to make an exciting and unexpected biopic. Made that much better by the period-accurate and immersive costuming for the whole film.

Song Sung Blue is exclusively available on digital platforms to buy or rent starting today. You can also purchase the film on Blu-ray on February 17.