Sydney Sweeneyhas lined up her latest project, and she’s taking a huge part in bringing it together, as one would expect. Sweeney is set to playiconic film starKim NovakinScandalous, a film described as a drama which has been fast-tracked into production by Miramax.Colman Domingois set to make his directorial debut with the feature, which will also starAlien: RomulusbreakoutDavid JonssonasSammy Davis Jr.The film will explore the clandestine love affair between Davis Jr. and Novak in 1957.Deadline reportsthat the movie is set to film as soon as Sweeney and Domingo finish up their parts in the third season of HBO’sEuphoria.
Sweeney has made a name for herself as a very canny producer already in her career, playing a huge role in the production of her hit moviesAnyone But You, in which she appeared alongsideGlen Powell, and the horror smashImmaculate, in which she played a tormented nun. Just as in the case of these two films, Sweeney was very active in putting this one together; she is on board as a producer of the movie alongsideTani CohenandBobby Roth, withJon Levinexecutive producing.Matthew Fantaciis in charge of penning the screenplay.
What Happened Between Sammy Davis Jr. and Kim Novak?
Davis Jr. and Novak met while guests onThe Steve Allen Show.Novak was just coming offVertigoforAlfred Hitchcock, whileDavis Jr. was one of the most famous musicians in the worlddue to his association with the Rat Pack. The relationship was sadly notable for the intense racism and controversy it provoked. Their relationship unfolded during a time when interracial relationships were heavily stigmatized in the U.S., particularly in Hollywood.
Columbia Pictures' headHarry Cohn, who had invested heavily in promoting Novak’s career, was furious about the relationship and was determined to derail it.Fearing the affair would damage Novak’s image and harm Columbia’s business, Cohn took drastic steps and, according to reports, even went as far as to get in touch with mob figures he knew to get close to Davis Jr. and threaten him, reportedly ordering him to break off the relationship or face physical harm.There’s a famous story that suggests gangsterMickey Cohenwas involvedin threatening Davis Jr. to end the affair.
Stay tuned to Collider for more on this fascinating new project.
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