Colman Domingo is set to make his feature directorial debut with Scandalous , a period drama about the 1950s romance between movie star Kim Novak and singer Sammy Davis Jr. , and the bigoted scrutiny that the pair faced once their relationship came to light.

EXCLUSIVE: Colman Domingo will make his directorial debut in Scandalous, a fast tracked Miramax drama about the clandestine love affair between film star Kim Novak and singer/dancer and film star Sammy Davis Jr.

Colman Domingo, celebrated for his roles in “Euphoria” and “Fear the Walking Dead,” is stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut with Scandalous. The film will explore the tumultuous love affair between Rat Pack legend Sammy Davis Jr. and Hollywood starlet Kim Novak, weaving together romance and the harsh realities of 1950s America.

Sweeney will play Old Hollywood actress Kim Novak in a feature titled “Scandalous,” and the project will be the directorial debut for “Sing Sing” star Colman Domingo. Sweeney shared the news update as originally reported by Deadline to her Instagram story on Tuesday, October 22.

Colman Domingo is set to make his feature directorial debut with “Scandalous,” a period drama about the 1950’s romance between movie star Kim Novak and singer Sammy Davis Jr., and the bigoted scrutiny that the pair faced once their affair came to light.

The Miramax project marks the "Rustin" Oscar nominee's directorial debut and co-stars David Jonsson as the iconic entertainer The post Sydney Sweeney to Co-Lead Colman Domingo’s Sammy Davis Jr. Biopic as Kim Novak appeared first on TheWrap.

Sydney Sweeney will play Hollywood icon Kim Novak in the film 'Scandalous', which tells the story of the love affair the actress had with Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957.

Colman Domingo is set to make his directorial debut with the upcoming film Scandalous, a project on the love affair between Sammy Davis Jr. and Kim Novak starring David Jonsson and Sydney Sweeney. The film,

Sydney Sweeney is set to star in a Miramax drama titled Scandalous. The actress will be teaming up with her Euphoria co-star Colman Domingo, who will serve as the project's director. The film will be the feature directorial debut of Domingo.

Colman Domingo is getting into the director’s chair for the first time for Scandalous. The movie will come from Miramax and has been fast-tracked to start production. Deadline is reporting that Domingo is planning to start filming after completing season 3 of Euphoria and he’ll be bringing along his co-star Sydney Sweeney along for the film.