"As it goes, her eventual co-star Hugh Jackman saw Hudson performing and chatting on "CBS Sunday Morning" in 2024, where the actress and Oscar nominee was promoting her soon-to-be-released solo album, "Glorious." Jackman, who was already on board to star as Mike Sardina in Craig Brewer's fact-based film, was so taken by Hudson's energy (and singing!) that he immediately texted Brewer that he had found their Claire."
"The real story of how Hudson found her way to the role is a bit more complicated. It's not just about the film itself (a crowdpleaser with real drama, plus a ton of Neil Diamond songs), but Hudson's own path through Hollywood, her long-burning desire to mount a singing career in tandem with her acting, and a years-ago decision to start pursuing the stuff she had long felt was unavailable to her."
Kate Hudson was cast as Claire Sardina after Hugh Jackman noticed her performing while promoting her solo album on television and recommended her to the film team. The Claire character, nicknamed "Thunder," performs in the Sardinas' Neil Diamond cover act "Thunder and Lightning." Hudson has long wanted to pursue singing alongside acting but previously hesitated from fear of harming her acting career. A decision made years earlier and a shift after the COVID period encouraged Hudson to pursue musical projects while continuing to act. The film blends crowd-pleasing entertainment with substantive drama.
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