Sydney Sweeney is facing a unique battle with Scandalous, a Miramax release. Scandalous marks Colman Domingo’s directorial debut. The biopic is based on the tumultuous 1957 relationship between Hollywood star Kim Novak and entertainment legend Sammy Davis Jr Domingo describes the film, which stars Sydney Sweeney and David Jonsson, as a “beautiful, sweet movie” about the possibilities of love. However, the real Kim Novak is not convinced. In a candid interview with The Times of London, the 93-year-old film icon disparaged the casting of the Euphoria star. “She was totally wrong to play me,” the seasoned actress stated, adding that she never would have approved the choice. Novak’s critique was not only professional but notably blunt. She took aim at Sweeney’s “bombshell” image, expressing concern that the film might prioritise raw sexuality over the true emotional bond she shared with Davis Jr Novak lamented that because Sweeney “looks sexy all the time,” Hollywood sensationalism might rob the love story of its heart. Despite the icon’s disapproval, production is moving forward at full capacity.
Sydney Sweeney faces a unique battle!
Published on: March 31, 2026 3:35 AM