The Song Sung Blue cast features Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson and Ella Anderson. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Craig Brewer’s 2025 movie on Apple TV and Peacock. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Song Sung Blue takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As Mike develops a music career as a tribute artist, he meets a fellow performer named Claire. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they build a personal and professional partnership. Here’s every actor and character in Song Sung Blue, an adaptation of Greg Kohs’ 2008 documentary.

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Song Sung Blue Cast: Hugh Jackman as Mike/Lightning

Character Profile: A Neil Diamond tribute artist. He is a recovering alcoholic and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mike aka Lightning struggles with health issues while pursuing creative goals.

Jackman’s Resume: Logan in the X-Men Movie Franchise (2000-), Van Helsing in Van Helsing (2004), Robert Angier in The Prestige (2006), Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (2012), P.T. Barbum in The Greatest Showman (2017)

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Song Sung Blue Cast: Kate Hudson as Claire/Thunder

Character Profile: Mike’s wife and bandmate. She is a part-time musician and part-time hairdresser. Claire aka Lightning suffers physically and emotionally after being struck by a vehicle outside her home.

Hudson’s Resume: Penny Lane in Almost Famous (2000), Andie in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Tess in Fool’s Gold (2008), Liv in Bride Wars (2009), Birdie Jay in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

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Song Sung Blue Cast: Ella Anderson as Rachel

Character Profile: Claire’s daughter. She worries about everybody in her immediate family during a pregnancy. Rachel bonds with her half-sister as their father builds a local following.

Anderson’s Resume: Piper Hart in Henry Danger (2014-20), Young Jeannette in The Glass Castle (2017), Brittany in Suncoast (2024), Kristen in James the Second (2025), Molly Sims in You’re Dead to Me (2025)

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Song Sung Blue Cast: King Princess as Angelina

Character Profile: Mike’s daughter and Rachel’s half-sister. Her mother lives in Florida. Angelina grows tight with Rachel.

King Princess’ Resume: A Popular Musician — Also, Tina in Nine Perfect Strangers (2025)

Song Sung Blue Cast: Michael Imperioli as Mark Shurilla

Character Profile: Mike’s friend. He is a Buddy Holly tribute artist who feels ready to move on from the act. Mark joins Mike and Claire’s band.

Imperioli’s Resume: Spider in Goodfellas (1999), Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos (1999-2007), Midnite in Summer of Sam (1999), Len Fenerman in The Lovely Bones (2009), Dominic Di Grasso in The White Lotus (2022)

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The Song Sung Blue cast also includes:

• Hudson Hensley as Dana
• Fisher Stevens as Dr. Dave Watson
• Jim Belushi as Tom D’Amato
• Mustafa Shakir as Sex Machine
• John Beckwith as Eddie Vedder
• Jayson Warner Smith as Earl/TCB
• Cecelia Riddett as Grandma Stengl
• Sean Allan Krill as Buddy Holmes
• Jim Conroy as Johnny
• Kena Anae as Bomar

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