Sydney Sweeney as Kim Novak?! Colman Domingo's Directorial Debut is WILD!
Sydney Sweeney to Play Kim Novak in Colman Domingo's "Scandalous"!
Get ready for some serious Hollywood drama, folks! Sydney Sweeney (yes, THAT Sydney Sweeney) is taking on the iconic role of Kim Novak in "Scandalous," the feature film directorial debut of Colman Domingo (who you'll recognize from Euphoria and a bunch of other amazing projects). This was revealed on October 22nd via Sweeney's Instagram, confirming those rumors already going around before the big announcement.
This one's massive for Sweeney; an exciting addition to a career already showcasing amazing skills as well as a fantastic amount of potential to tackle even bigger projects which might have otherwise never happened. And let's be real, it's amazing casting; This is quite the challenge and shows some serious ambition on everyone’s parts involved in the production. This sounds super promising!
The Story: A Secret Affair in Old Hollywood
"Scandalous," being made by Miramax, dives headfirst into the secret love affair between Novak and Sammy Davis Jr (played by David Jonsson from Industry). It's set in the 1950s, highlighting the intense racial prejudices that plagued Hollywood and threatened those involved. Their relationship went public via a gossip columnist back in 1958; it resulted in intense social pushback, and directly impacted the two’s lives due to its potential to create immense controversy which might harm the two involved parties’ image at the height of their success.
Novak, in a 2023 interview with Fox News, shared that relationship as misunderstood. She says she loved Davis Jr., yet didn’t really love him–making that connection something extremely unique in itself! This makes for an incredibly layered, complex dynamic; a significant element highlighting the ambiguity in some historical events and how interpretations can completely vary according to those who experienced it, yet even such varied insights add much greater depth. This added depth and the resulting complexities makes the choice of bringing this story to a larger audience that much more worthwhile.
Domingo and Sweeney: A Euphoria Reunion on the Big Screen
This movie isn't merely just exciting on a broader scale – there’s something even more special, another special added value which truly stands out! It marks another massive reunion between Domingo and Sweeney—this is going to be an immense project, even if both have other major projects awaiting. This film, given its already-announced production in January 2025, is going to add more attention because both already know each other and how they function within that collaborative setting that made Euphoria’s continued production a worthwhile success. These events truly help show their incredible creative talent in multiple aspects; and especially considering both of them are slated for Euphoria Season 3, This sounds big.
Sweeney’s Busy Year: From Boxer to Hollywood Legend!
It isn’t only Scandalous. Sweeney’s career is busy, working on several big productions! And this project’s announced start, along with her next venture – a biopic on boxer Christy Martin— emphasizes her continued and ever-growing skill, showing remarkable transformation and adaptation towards specific parts! The sheer effort to bulk up and adapt those specific physicality traits really emphasize just how serious Sweeney is taking those projects.
Colman Domingo’s Directorial Debut: More Than Just "Scandalous"
It’s an important career step that can't be overstated, a transition to this very special element that could become one of the keys to that much greater success in Hollywood itself, something Domingo’s continued ambition seems committed to obtaining! "Scandalous" is the main focus today. It isn't merely this film which adds value, this entire process showcases an ambition toward expanding into this creative world that helps further explain just why he might've obtained these incredible roles, most significantly being involved in Euphoria and that other biopic about Nat King Cole (release date unannounced) which promises another significant venture and even deeper narrative experiences that could only have been accomplished through hard work.
Conclusion: Get Ready for "Scandalous"—a Must-See!
This one promises a really dramatic and deeply impacting movie. The premise is intense, using this combination of iconic stars (who would be the primary source for intrigue!), an exceptionally talented duo of actors directing and acting within this project (Domingo and Sweeney), this alone would cause an increased expectation; given the combined efforts displayed before, especially regarding the successes gained by being involved in Euphoria's own long and successful career! That stellar production effort, along with all the prior information released only raises the much anticipated questions: Can they capture those complexities of Novak's story; creating another iconic performance for Sweeney? Will Domingo's directorial vision make for this cinematic masterpiece?
