Sydney Sweeney is preparing to step into the shoes of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated icons, Kim Novak, and she can hardly contain her excitement. The Euphoria star revealed that she is thrilled about her upcoming role in Scandalous!, a biographical film that will explore the life and love story of the Vertigo actress.
Speaking to People at the premiere of her new film, Christy, during AFI Fest 2025 on October 25, Sweeney, 28, said she feels deeply honored to bring Novak’s story to the screen. “I’m incredibly honored to be bringing Kim to life. I mean, she is such an amazing actress,” she shared. “I’m so excited. I’m like, ‘Oh my God. I’m going to meet Kim Novak.”
Sweeney described the project as both inspiring and personally meaningful, saying Novak’s story resonates with the experiences of modern women navigating fame and public scrutiny. “I think her story is still very relevant today,” she said.
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The actress explained that she finds parallels between Novak’s struggles and her own career. “She dealt with Hollywood and scrutiny with her relationships and her own private life and the control of her image,” Sweeney said. “And I think that for me, I relate to it in a lot of different ways.”
Scandalous! will explore Novak’s real-life romance with the late musician Sammy Davis Jr. in the 1950s, a relationship that drew intense public attention due to racial and social tensions of the time. The film aims to highlight both the glamour and challenges Novak faced as a woman trying to maintain autonomy in an era dominated by studio control and media pressure.
Adding to the anticipation, acclaimed actor Colman Domingo will make his directorial debut with the film. His involvement has generated excitement within the industry, with fans eager to see how he handles the complex and emotional story of Novak’s life.
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Sweeney also confirmed that she will begin work on Scandalous! after finishing production on the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria. “Once I finish Euphoria, I switch into Scandalous! gear and I’m going to turn my brain into Kim,” she said with a laugh.
With her ability to balance emotional depth and vulnerability on screen, Sweeney’s casting has already drawn praise from critics and fans alike. As she prepares to embody one of Hollywood’s timeless figures, the actress appears ready to honor Novak’s legacy while bringing her own authenticity to the role.
