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Kim Novak, the 93-year-old Golden Globewinner, told The Times she would never have approved Sydney Sweeney to portray her in the biopic Scandalous, saying Sweeney would “stick out” and that his casting would imply a sexual relationship with Sammy Davis Jr. The project, directed by Colman Domingo with David Jonsson set to play Davis, appears stalled even as Sweeney has said she’s honored to bring Novak to life.
Kim Novak slams Sydney Sweeney’s casting to portray her in the upcoming biopic Scandalous, saying she would have never approved of the decision and that Sweeney’s sex-appeal could distort Novak’s real-life relationship with Sammy Davis Jr.; Sweeney counters that she’s excited to tell Novak’s story and believes the film’s subject remains relevant amid Hollywood scrutiny.
Kim Novak criticized Sydney Sweeney’s casting as herself in the upcoming biopic Scandalous, saying she is 'totally wrong to play me' and that the film would likely focus on her relationship with Sammy Davis Jr.; Sweeney has said she’s honored to portray Novak, Colman Domingo is attached to direct, and the project’s development has stalled.
Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney is 'totally wrong to play me' in Miramax’s upcoming drama Scandalous about Novak’s romance with Sammy Davis Jr., telling The Times of London she would never have approved the casting and that Sweeney 'sticks out so much above the waist.' Sweeney, set to portray Novak opposite David Jonsson as Davis, has said she’s 'incredibly honored' to lead the project, which Miramax fast-tracked after its 2024 reveal. Reps did not immediately respond to Variety request for comment.
Universal Pictures is developing a definitive Bon Jovi biopic with Jon Bon Jovi's participation and access to the band's music catalog. Cody Brotter will write the script, with producers Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra (Religion of Sports) attached; Chopra previously guided a Bon Jovi documentary. The film will focus on the band’s formative New Jersey years and the ascent to stadium-rock fame, including the era around Slippery When Wet and the lineup’s early challenges.
A new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and led by Jaafar Jackson, drops ahead of an April 24 release. The film, approved by Jackson's estate, centers on his early solo career and has faced delays and reshoots amid debates over how to handle decades-old sexual-abuse allegations; the cast also includes Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Larenz Tate, and Kat Graham.
Meryl Streep is set to portray Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe's forthcoming biopic, described as Mitchell's life told from her own perspective, with a release hoped before 2026; Anya Taylor-Joy had previously been linked to the project.
Lionsgate drops a trailer for Michael, a biopic charting Michael Jackson’s ascent from Jackson 5 child star to global icon, with Jaafar Jackson in the lead and Antoine Fuqua directing; the film also features Colman Domingo, Nia Long and Miles Teller and hits theaters on April 24.
A teaser trailer for the biopic 'Madden' reveals Nicolas Cage as NFL legend John Madden, depicting his journey from coaching the Raiders to becoming a cultural icon and the face of the Madden NFL video game series. The film, directed by David O. Russell and featuring a star-studded cast including Christian Bale, is set to release on Thanksgiving 2026 on Prime Video.
'Song Sung Blue' is a quirky film about a real-life couple who perform Neil Diamond covers, avoiding typical biopic clichés by being much weirder and more unconventional.
The article discusses the film 'Song Sung Blue,' a musical drama based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, highlighting how the movie dramatizes real events like Claire's accident and Mike's death, blending reality with surreal elements to tell a heartfelt story of love and sacrifice.
The film 'Song Sung Blue' stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as local musicians inspired by Neil Diamond, but the movie is criticized for exploiting real-life hardships for dramatic effect and relying on clichés, which diminishes the authenticity of their stories.
'Song Sung Blue' is a charming yet flawed biopic about a Neil Diamond cover band, featuring strong performances by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, with a nostalgic soundtrack and a quirky, heartfelt story that explores love, dreams, and the limits of fame.
A teaser trailer for a biopic about Jimmy Stewart starring KJ Apa was released, highlighting his Hollywood rise and military service during WWII, with the film set to debut in 2026.
Sydney Sweeney stars in and produces the boxing film 'Christy,' about Christy Martin, which had a poor box office debut but she emphasizes its emotional and social impact, highlighting its message of survival and hope, and her personal dedication to the project.