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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 told The Times that Sydney Sweeney would be “totally wrong” to portray her in Colman Domingo’s planned biopic about Novak’s life with Sammy Davis Jr., critiquing the casting choice as the project appears stalled.
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 criticized Sydney Sweeney’s casting to portray her in the film Scandalous!, telling The Times of London she would never have approved and claiming Sweeney “sticks out so much above the waist.” The project, directed by Colman Domingo with David Jonsson playing Sammy Davis Jr., centers on Novak and Davis Jr.’s 1950s relationship, and Sweeney is also a producer on the film.
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.
Kim Novak, the iconic actress from 'Vertigo,' revealed that her decision to leave Hollywood was unexpectedly influenced by a lack of her favorite sour pickles, along with her desire for personal fulfillment and her love for animals and painting. She was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival, where a documentary about her life was premiered.
The documentary 'Kim Novak’s Vertigo,' directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, is a loving but somewhat fawning tribute to actress Kim Novak, focusing on her career and personal insights, especially around her iconic role in 'Vertigo.' While it celebrates her talent and personality, the film's selective storytelling and overly admiring tone may leave some viewers skeptical about its objectivity.
Kim Novak received a Lifetime Achievement award at Venice Film Festival, where Guillermo del Toro praised her for her powerful and mysterious performances, especially in Vertigo. Novak, who retired from acting in 1966 to focus on painting and horses, was celebrated with a documentary and a warm tribute, highlighting her iconic career and private life.
Kim Novak was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, where a documentary about her career was screened. Once Hollywood's biggest star, Novak chose to leave the industry to focus on her art and personal life, reflecting on her experiences with studio system pressures, her relationships, and her principles, including her stand against racism and her fight for fair treatment in Hollywood.