Kim Novak Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Casting in ‘Scandalous!’: “She Was Totally Wrong to Play Me”
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The film reunites the actress with her 'Euphoria' co-star Colman Domingo, who makes his directorial debut.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Kim Novak is voicing her concerns about Scandalous! In a recent interview with The Times of London , Novak slammed Sydney Sweeney ‘s casting as her in the upcoming film, following the Vertigo actress’ relationship with Sammy Davis Jr. in the 1950s. Colman Domingo is set to direct, marking his directorial debut. David Jonsson will portray Davis. “I would never have approved,” Novak said of Sweeney portraying her, adding that the Euphoria actress “sticks out so much above the waist.” Related Stories Movies Kirsten Dunst Joins Sydney Sweeney in 'The Housemaid 2' Movies Colman Domingo Responds to Paris Jackson's Comments on Michael Jackson Biopic: "I Hope That She Eventually Loves the Tribute" The publication noted that Novak’s criticism stems from her concern that the film will focus on the sexual side of their relationship rather than the fact that they had “so much in common.” “There’s no way it wouldn’t be a sexual relationship because Sydney Sweeney looks sexy all the time,” Novak continued. “She was totally wrong to play me.” Reps for Sweeney did not respond to The Hollywood Reporter’s request for comment at the time of publication. Last year, Sweeney spoke with THR’s executive editor of awards, Scott Feinberg, on his Awards Chatter podcast about bringing Domingo on board. The pair previously co-starred on Euphoria, and Sweeney also serves as a producer on Scandalous! “When I was putting the package together, we were circling different directors. There was one previously attached and I just felt like the story really needed to have a different voice,” she said. “The entire time I was like the only person who would really be able to tell this story and to the degree that it needs to be beautifully told is Colman Domingo.” The Anyone but Yo...
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