Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Sydney Sweeney to Star as Kim Novak in 'Scandalous!'
Sydney Sweeney is excited to play Kim Novak in a new movie called 'Scandalous!'.
The movie is about a real-life love story between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957.
Colman Domingo will direct the film, and David Jonsson will play Sammy Davis Jr. The story focuses on their relationship, aiming to portray the challenges of love and privacy under public scrutiny.
Sydney Sweeney feels a personal connection to the role, relating to the scrutiny and control of image faced by Novak.
Sydney Sweeney is set to portray Kim Novak in 'Scandalous!' directed by Colman Domingo.
The film will depict the love affair between Novak and Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957.
David Jonsson will play Sammy Davis Jr. in the upcoming film.
Production is scheduled to begin after Domingo finishes directing Season 3 of Euphoria.
The movie's focus is on love, privacy, and the challenges of a relationship in the public eye.
- Who
- Sydney Sweeney will portray Kim Novak; David Jonsson will play Sammy Davis Jr.
- What
- Sydney Sweeney will star in Colman Domingo’s directorial debut, 'Scandalous!', based on the love affair between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr.
- When
- Production begins after Colman Domingo finishes Euphoria season 3.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The film explores the possibility of love and privacy in the public eye.
- Lead Actress
- Sydney Sweeney
- Director
- Colman Domingo
- Subject
- Love affair between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr.
- Actor playing Sammy Davis Jr.
- David Jonsson
- Film Title
- Scandalous!