Colman Domingo is stepping into the\u200d director’s chair<\/strong> for the forthcoming period\u200d drama “Scandalous,”<\/strong> marking his feature directorial debut.\u200c This captivating film will explore the \u2062turbulent romance\u2063 between iconic movie \u2063star \u200d Kim Novak<\/strong> and celebrated singer Sammy Davis Jr.<\/strong> during\u2064 the 1950s. The story delves into their \u2064passionate relationship and the societal challenges\u2063 they faced, shedding light on an era rife with racial prejudices.<\/p>\n “Scandalous” is set against the backdrop of 1950s Hollywood, a time when interracial relationships \u200cwere largely taboo. The plot centers on Novak and Davis’ affair, which unfolded in a\u200c world where their love was scrutinized harshly due to existing racial\u200b biases. The involvement of Sydney Sweeney<\/strong> and David \u2063Jonsson<\/strong> as the leading\u2062 stars adds further intrigue, with\u200c both actors currently in discussions to portray Novak and Davis respectively.<\/p>\n Miramax is working diligently to expedite the development of “Scandalous,” with plans to start filming next year.\u2063 This timeline aligns with \u200dthe completion\u2063 of the third season of HBO’s “Euphoria,”<\/strong> in which both Domingo\u2063 and\u2063 Sweeney have pivotal roles. The urgency \u200creflects the studio’s confidence in the project’s potential to captivate audiences with its compelling\u200b narrative.<\/p>\n The romance between Kim \u200dNovak and Sammy Davis Jr. began in 1956 \u200bwhen they were both guests on “The Steve Allen Show.”<\/strong> Their initial connection grew as Davis frequently visited Novak on the\u200c set of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo.”<\/strong> Their bond deepened at a Thanksgiving charity ball in \u2062California\u2064 where they chose to spend \u200dthe holidays together. During this period, Harry Cohn, the influential head of Columbia\u2062 Pictures \u200c(where Novak was under contract), became increasingly uncomfortable with their relationship.<\/p>\n In 1958, a Chicago gossip columnist thrust\u200c their romance\u2063 into the spotlight by publishing details about Novak and Davis, speculating that marriage was\u200d on \u2062the horizon. Novak publicly denied these claims,\u200c and within days, Davis married Loray White, a Black\u2063 chorus girl, in what many speculated was a union orchestrated for\u200c damage control. Despite lasting just a year,\u2062 this marriage significantly impacted both Davis and \u2063Novak’s lives.<\/p>\n Kim Novak’s life took several turns \u200bpost-romance. She\u2063 married actor Richard Johnson in 1965, a\u2062 union \u200bthat ended in divorce, and\u200d later\u2062 found lifelong companionship with Robert Malloy from 1976 until his\u200b death in 2021. Novak, now 91, remains \u200ca figure of beauty and resilience. \u200cIn contrast, Sammy Davis\u2063 Jr.’s vibrant career was cut short when he passed away in 1990 at 64. \u2064Despite the challenges they faced, their story remains a poignant reminder of love’s endurance against societal constraints.<\/p>\n Colman Domingo’s venture<\/strong> into directing with “Scandalous” is more\u200b than a retelling of an\u2062 affair; it’s an examination of the cultural and racial dynamics\u2062 of the time. \u200cThe film aims to present an authentic narrative, highlighting not just the romance but the struggles of two iconic figures against systemic prejudices. This story resonates today, offering a reflection \u2064on how far society has come \u2064and\u2064 the work\u200d that \u200cstill lies ahead.<\/p>\n The film industry holds high expectations for Domingo’s directorial debut.\u2064 His experience as an actor and \u200bplaywright lends him the\u2064 unique ability to tell a nuanced story with depth and empathy. The choice of Sweeney, known for her compelling roles in Euphoria<\/a> \u2062and The White Lotus,<\/strong> and Jonsson, rising\u200c to \u200bfame with his diverse performances,\u200c suggests a dynamic on-screen chemistry that audiences will eagerly anticipate.<\/p>\n In the buzzing world of\u200d cinema, “Scandalous” stands out not just for its narrative, but for its potential to spark conversations about love, race, and societal norms. As \u200da project that bridges historical drama \u200cand contemporary relevance, it promises to be\u200b a significant addition to the cinematic landscape. For updates on this exciting \u200cproject, stay connected and share your thoughts on our platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Colman Domingo will direct “Scandalous,” a drama about Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1950s romance and the backlash they faced. Sydney Sweeney and David Jonsson are in talks for the leads. Filming is expected to begin next year. #ScandalousTheMovie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14036,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14034"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14034\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}A tale \u2062of\u200b forbidden love<\/h4>\n
Fast-tracked production<\/h4>\n
From “The Steve Allen Show” to secret rendezvous<\/h4>\n
Public exposure and personal\u200b aftermath<\/h4>\n
Legacy and lasting influence<\/h4>\n
Exploring the broader impact<\/h3>\n
Industry reflections and\u2063 expectations<\/h3>\n
Final thoughts<\/h3>\n