- Primary Subject: Kim Novak’s public disapproval of Sydney Sweeney’s casting in the biopic Scandalous
- Key Update: Legendary actress Kim Novak has slammed the casting of Sydney Sweeney.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 30, 2026
- Quick Answer: Kim Novak disapproves of Sydney Sweeney’s casting because she fears Sweeney’s "sexy" image will cause the film to focus on sex rather than their shared emotional bond.
Kim Novak recently expressed her disapproval of Sydney Sweeney's casting as her in the biopic about her relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Euphoria star is currently attached to star in a biopic titled Scandalous, which will explore the relationship between Novak and Davis in the 1950s. While the project has not moved past the development stage, some fans have been curious and waiting for updates on whether it will eventually happen.
Why Kim Novak Disapproved of Sydney Sweeney's Casting in Scandalous
In a recent interview with The Times of London, Novak shared that she does not approve of the casting of Sweeney as her in the Scandalous biopic.
"I would never have approved. [She] sticks out so much above the waist, she said of Sweeney's casting.
The Hollywood legend's disapproval of the casting stemmed from her concern that the film would focus on the sexual side of their relationship rather than on how 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. She was totally wrong to play me," Novak explained.
So far, Sweeney has not released a statement in reaction to Novak's disapproval of her casting in the biopic.
In an interview last year, Sweeney expressed her excitement over the possibility of meeting Novak in preparation for the project.
"I'm incredibly honored to be bringing Kim to life. I mean, she is such an amazing actress. I think her story is still very relevant today in that she dealt with Hollywood and scrutiny with her relationships and her own private life, and the control of her image. And I think that for me, I relate to it in a lot of different ways," she said.
What is the Scandalous Biopic About?
According to Deadline, Scandalous will chart the explosive true story of a forbidden romance at the height of Hollywood’s Golden Age. In 1957, Novak, one of the biggest box office stars of her time and the luminous face of Vertigo, falls for Davis Jr., the multi-talented Rat Pack sensation who defied boundaries of race and fame.
Their affair, unfolding in the shadows of Jim Crow America, sparks a firestorm. With the Mafia circling, studio heads panicking, and even Frank Sinatra walking a tightrope between friendship and fallout, the stakes skyrocket. What begins as passion becomes peril.
Sweeney is attached to play the role of Kim Novak, while David Jonsson is set to play Sammy Davis, Jr. Colman Domingo will be directing the film.
So far, no release window has been set for the project.
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