former Special Forces Soldier in a particular mercenary operation in South America. That same year, he co-stars with Kelly Macdonald in the romantic drama film Dirt Music, directed by Gregor Jordan. This film is a United Kingdom / Australian co-production and is based on the novel of the same name by Tim Winton; Hedlund recorded a number of songs for the film. In August 2020, a "Dirt Music" soundtrack album (featuring music from the film) was released as a digital download. Hedlund portrayed controversial U.S. government official Harry J. Anslinger in the biographical film The United States vs. Billie Holiday in 2021, directed by Lee Daniels; Anslinger was actually in his mid 50s to 60s during the setting of the film. In September 2021, he stars in the first Stephen King podcast titled Strawberry Spring. Hedlund's first single not associated with an acting role, "The Road", was digitally released on January 21, 2022. This same year, he co-starred with Sylvester Stallone in the Paramount+ series Tulsa King, playing bartender and ex-bull rider Mitch Keller. Personal life Hedlund is a skilled guitarist and violinist. During the filming of Eragon in Slovakia, his co-star Jeremy Irons was his personal instructor in the development of alternative violin techniques. Relationships From 2012 to 2016, Hedlund was in a relationship with his On the Road co-star Kirsten Dunst. In March 2019, Hedlund began a relationship with actress Emma Roberts. In August 2020, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child, a son. Roberts gave birth to their son on December 27, 2020. Country singer and actor Tim McGraw is godfather to Hedlund's son. In January 2022, it was announced that Hedlund and Roberts had split. Filmography Film Television Podcasts Video games Music videos Discography Soundtrack Country Strong Soundtrack Dirt Music Other songs Chart history Hedlund's duet with Meester—"Give in to Me"— was the only song to chart as a single, reaching No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 96 on the Canadian Hot 100. Awards and nominations References External links 1984 births Living people American people of Scandinavian descent People from Roseau, Minnesota Male actors from Minnesota American male film actors American male stage actors 21st-century American male actors 21st-century American singers 21st-century American male singers