Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles build musical bond in Prime Video's The Bondsman

Kevin Bacon and country star Jennifer Nettles are bringing more than just drama to their new Prime Video series The Bondsman—they're also sharing their musical talents.

The show, which premiered on April 3, 2025, follows the story of exes reconnecting through music, a plotline that mirrors the actors’ off-screen chemistry.

Bacon, 66, who has performed with The Bacon Brothers since 1995, and Nettles, 50, best known from Sugarland, collaborated on several original songs for the series. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, Bacon shared that the musical connection between him and Nettles was instant. “We just had a very good musical songwriting connection right away,” he said.

The duo first met in a New York studio and began exchanging voice notes and songwriting ideas. “Like I’d say, ‘How about this for the bridge?’ And she’d send back a verse. It was great,” Bacon explained.

In The Bondsman, their characters once had a musical act before their relationship unraveled. Bacon's character is portrayed as a self-destructive man who sabotaged his own music career, while Nettles’ character continues performing.

Co-star Jolene Purdy described witnessing the two musicians in action as a “private concert,” calling the experience unforgettable.

With music playing a central role both on and off the screen, The Bondsman showcases not only emotional storytelling but also authentic musical collaboration, making it a must-watch for fans of both actors and music lovers alike.