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.

Sydney Sweeney is set to play legendary film star Kim Novak in Colman Domingo's Sammy Davis Jr. biopic "Scandalous" at Miramax, according to an insider with knowledge of the project. The project marks the "Rustin" Oscar nominee's directorial debut and co-stars David Jonsson as the iconic entertainer.

Colman Domingo is directing a film about Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr.'s love affair, with Sydney Sweeney and David Jonsson attached to star.

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.

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 preparing to direct his first feature film, Scandalous, a period drama chronicling the 1950s romance between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr. Sydney Sweeney and David Jonsson are in talks to play the iconic couple.

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.