Get ready to see Sydney Sweeney everywhere in 2025 and 2026! Not a week goes by without the announcement of the project of the actor who appeared in the TV series Euphoria. Following the release of the first photos from David Michaud’s film last week, in which he looks unrecognizable as American boxer Christy Martin, Sidney Sweeney will be taking on another iconic character.
term reveals that the 27-year-old actor and producer will indeed play legendary actress Kim Novak in Scandal, while David Johnson, seen in Alien: Romulus, will play singer, dancer and actor Sammy Davis Jr.
The feature film is directed by actor Colman Domingo, who made his directorial debut here. The actor and new director has already worked with Sidney Sweeney on the set of the TV series Euphoria.
Scandal is written by Matthew Fantacci and produced by Sweeney. Announced for 2021, the project was then set to be directed by Janet Mock (The Pose), and Jeremy Pope (Hollywood, The Pose) was announced as the jazz singer.
Kim Novak / Sydney Sweeney
A forbidden love story
The film follows the romance between movie star Kim Novak, known for her roles in Cold Sweat, Kiss Me, Stupid and Secret Liaisons, and singer and actor Sammy Davis Jr. (The Stranger From Las Vegas, Sweet Charity).
The latter had a romantic relationship in 1957. At that time, interracial relationships were still forbidden in many American states, especially in Hollywood. Their relationship sparked strong opposition, including from film studios and the mob, who feared it would harm Novak and Davis’ careers. The pressure was such that the relationship did not last long. Scandal will return to this failed love story. Filming will take place after the third season of Euphoria, which is scheduled to begin in January.
Sammy Davis Jr. / David Johnson
to go further
This story was already mentioned by Samuel D. Pollard’s documentary Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me, which chronicled the Rat Pack crooner’s life alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
We remind you that a biopic dedicated to the life of Sammy Davis Jr. has been in the works for many years. “Yes I Can: The Sammy Davis Jr. Story.” Written by the musician himself, as well as Jane and Bert Boyar.
in turn Kim Novak It has already been at the heart of several documentaries about the Golden Age of Hollywood. Kim Novak, Jessica Menendez’s Hollywood Rebel Spirit is also available for rent on the Arte platform.
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