TL;DR
- Kim Novak criticizes Sydney Sweeney’s casting in ‘Scandalous’.
- Novak believes the film overemphasizes the sexual aspect of her relationship with Davis Jr.
- Sweeney feels honored to portray Novak despite the backlash.
- The film is directed by Colman Domingo and developed by Miramax.
- Novak and Davis Jr.’s relationship was publicized in the late 1950s.
Well, well, well, if it isn’t the drama of the century! Kim Novak, the iconic starlet of yesteryear, is throwing some serious shade at Sydney Sweeney, who is set to portray her in the upcoming film ‘Scandalous.’ In an interview with The Times of London, Novak didn’t hold back, declaring that she would have “never approved” of Sweeney playing her. Why? Because, darling, she thinks Sweeney “sticks out so much above the waist.” Ouch!
Novak is particularly concerned that the film will focus too heavily on the sexual side of her relationship with the legendary Sammy Davis Jr., rather than the deeper emotional connection they shared. “There’s no way it wouldn’t be a sexual relationship because Sydney Sweeney looks sexy all the time,” she remarked, making it clear that she thinks Sweeney is just all wrong for the role.
But wait, there’s more! Sweeney, who has been riding high on her fame, responded to the casting news back in October, stating that she feels “incredibly honored” to take on the role of Novak. She believes that Novak’s story is still relevant today, especially regarding the scrutiny women face in Hollywood regarding relationships and image control. Talk about a clash of perspectives!
The film, directed by Colman Domingo and developed by Miramax, has been making waves since it was first reported by Deadline. Alongside Sweeney, David Jonsson is set to star as Davis Jr. It’s a project that’s already stirring up controversy before it even hits the screens.
Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane: Novak and Davis Jr. first crossed paths in 1956 on ‘The Steve Allen Show.’ Their romance became tabloid fodder in 1958, with a Chicago columnist suggesting they might even tie the knot. However, Novak denied those rumors, and shortly after, Davis Jr. married singer Loray White, a union that lasted just about a year. Novak went on to marry actor Richard Johnson and later veterinarian Robert Malloy, who passed away in 2021.
As the film’s release approaches, the tension between Novak and Sweeney is sure to fuel even more buzz. Will Sweeney prove Novak wrong, or will the film fall flat under the weight of its own controversy? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: this Hollywood showdown is far from over!