In a recent interview with The Times of London, Kim Novak expressed her dissatisfaction with the choice of Sydney Sweeney to play her in the upcoming film 'Scandalous!', which will address the 'Vertigo' actress's relationship with Sammy Davis Jr. in the 1950s. Colman Domingo is scheduled to direct the film, marking his directorial debut, while David Jonsson will portray Davis.

Novak stated that she would never have approved of Sweeney's casting, adding that the 'Euphoria' actress "sticks out so much above the waist." Novak's criticism focuses on her concern that the film will focus on the sexual aspect of their relationship, rather than the aspects they had in common.

Novak continued by saying, "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." Sweeney's representatives did not respond to The Hollywood Reporter's request for comment at the time of publication.

Last year, Sweeney spoke with THR's executive awards editor, Scott Feinberg, on his Awards Chatter podcast about bringing Domingo on board. The duo previously co-starred on 'Euphoria', and Sweeney also serves as a producer on 'Scandalous!'

Sweeney explained that, when putting the project together, they considered various directors, but felt that the story needed a different voice. "The only person who could really tell this story and to the degree that it needs to be told beautifully is Colman Domingo," she said.

Sweeney recounted that she contacted Domingo and sent him the script. Domingo read it in a few hours and agreed to direct it. "We've been putting it together and raising financing; it's been a labor of love," Sweeney added.

When asked if she had met Novak, Sweeney did not answer directly, but noted: "Colman and her have a really beautiful relationship. They've been talking. We connected them, so it's been really cool."

The film 'Scandalous!' will explore the relationship between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr., two iconic figures in Hollywood, and the controversies that surrounded their romance.

The film 'Scandalous!' is generating controversy before its release due to Kim Novak's criticisms of the casting choices. The story focuses on the relationship between Novak and Sammy Davis Jr., a topic that promises to explore the complexities of their connection in the context of the society of the time.

The choice of Sydney Sweeney for the main role has been the focal point of the discussion, with Novak expressing concerns about the representation and the film's focus on sexuality rather than other aspects of their relationship. The film, directed by Colman Domingo, seeks to offer a deep look at this relationship, but already faces challenges due to the opinions of the real person it represents.