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– **Directorial Debut**: Colman Domingo is set to make his directorial debut with the film “Scandalous,” a drama about the secret love affair between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957.

– **Cast Details**: Sydney Sweeney will portray Kim Novak, while David Jonsson will play Sammy Davis Jr.

– **Production Timeline**: The filming is planned to take place in Los Angeles after Domingo and Sweeney complete Season 3 of HBO’s “Euphoria.”

– **Production Team**: Sweeney will also serve as a producer for the film alongside Tani Cohen and Bobby Rock. Jon Levin is the executive producer, and the script was written by Matthew Fantaci.

– **Project History**: The project was originally developed by Jon Glickman at Panoramic before he became Miramax CEO and has continued to receive support.

– **Historical Context**: The film will explore the tumultuous relationship between Novak and Davis Jr., set against the backdrop of 1950s America, including the racial tensions and personal repercussions they faced during their affair.

– **Domingo’s Background**: Colman Domingo has recently garnered acclaim for his performances in films like “Rustin” and “Sing Sing.” He is also working on a Nat King Cole film and has experience directing for television.

– **Representatives**: Domingo is represented by WME and Liebman Entertainment, while Sweeney is with Paradigm and Jonsson with CAA and United Agents.

– **Future Projects**: Domingo’s adaptation “Lights Out: Nat King Cole” will premiere at New York Theater Workshop in spring after its initial premiere in 2019.

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