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Kim Novak Rejects Sydney Sweeney's Role in Scandalous Film

3/28/2026

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Actress Kim Novak says she would 'never have approved' Sydney Sweeney portraying her in Scandalous, warning the film would overemphasize the sexual aspects of her 1957 romance with Sammy Davis Jr.
Novak notes the connection, saying they had 'so much in common'.
Sydney Sweeney is eager to take the role, calling Novak's story relevant and relatable.
Colman Domingo directs the film, which has faced delays and has no release date.

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Actress Kim Novak says she would 'never have approved' Sydney Sweeney portraying her in Scandalous, warning the film would overemphasize the sexual aspects of her 1957 romance with Sammy Davis Jr.
Novak notes the connection, saying they had 'so much in common'.
Sydney Sweeney is eager to take the role, calling Novak's story relevant and relatable.
Colman Domingo directs the film, which has faced delays and has no release date.