Kim Novak Slams Sydney Sweeney's Casting in Her Biopic

0:00On March 29th, Kim Novak is throwing shade at Sydney Swiney, playing her in the upcoming film about her 1950s romance with Sammy Davis. Junior. The movie, called Scandalus, star Swiney as the picnic actress and David Johnson as Davis. Novak straight up says she never would have approved the casting. Novak told the Times that Swiney sticks out too much above the waist and looks sexy all the time, making her totally wrong for the role. She worries the film will overhype the sexual side of their relationship when really they bonded over shared interests. Swiney has been hyped about the part, saying she's honored to bring Novak to life and relates to her struggles with Hollywood scrutiny and image. Control. Back in October 2025, at her Christie premiere, she even gushed about switching into Kim Mode after Euphoria season 3. The real story had heavy pressure from studio boss Harry Combe, who reportedly threatened Davis with mob ties back in 1957, forcing the relationship to end.

1:00Novak insists it wasn't Scandalus, and they never planned to marry despite deep feelings. This back and forth highlights how Hollywood loves digging into old flames, but Novak's drawing a line on how her lives portrayed on screen. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news. Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.