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Kim Novak Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Casting in ‘Scandalous!’: “She Was Totally Wrong to Play Me”
Kim Novak Criticizes Sydney Sweeney Casting in ‘Scandalous!’: “She Was Totally Wrong to Play Me”-May 2024
May 22, 2026 8:11 AM

Kim Novak is voicing her concerns about Scandalous!

In a recent interview with The Times of London, Novak slammed Sydney Sweeneys 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. The publication noted that Novaks 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.

Theres no way it wouldnt 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 Reporters request for comment at the time of publication.

Last year, Sweeney spoke with THRs 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 You star continued, So I called him up and I was like, Hey, I dont know if you even want to direct, but theres a script that Id really love to send you. And if you like it, its yours. If not, I wont be offended,' she said. He read it within like a few hours and he called me back and he was like, This is exactly what Ive been telling my team I want to find. Weve been putting it together and raising financing its been a labor of love.

When asked if shes met Novak, Sweeney didnt answer directly but noted: Colman and her have a really beautiful relationship. Theyve been talking. We connected them, so its been really cool.

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