Kim Novak Slams Sydney Sweeney's Casting in Biopic

0:00On March 30, Hollywood icon Kim Novak, the 93-year-old star from Vertigo, just slammed the casting of Sydney Swini to play her in the manned, upcoming biopic scandalous. The film dies into Novak's secret 1957 romance with Sammy Davis Jr., a taboo interracial love affair that shook Hollywood back. Then, directed by Coleman Domingo with Swini also producing, this reveal was meant to excite fans but blew up fast. Novak didn't meant words in a recent Times interview, saying she'd never approve Swini because she sticks out too much above the waist and comes off. Too sexy all the time. She stressed her bond was about shared rebellion against industry racism, not looks, insisting Swini misses that essence from her 1950s. Bombshell Days Online, it's split down the middle sum back Novak hard, calling her a legend with every right to weigh in since she's still alive. This tossed out alternatives like Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie, or even Millie Bobby Brown

1:02as better physical fits. Others defend Swini, pointing to face resemblances and saying, Novak sounds petty over body differences. Critics worry the movie might amp up the sex angle over the real story of prejudice and control. Meanwhile, Swini hasn't responded and filmings reportedly stalled for unknown reasons, leaving no start date in sight. This clash highlights how personal biopic skid when the real person's watching, keeping the debate alive as Hollywood grapples with who tells these. Rebel Tales Write Entertainment and celebrity news. Today powered by AI Bringing You What's Trending, I'm Corey with The Story.