Sydney Sweeney’s Kim Novak Role In Scandalous Emulates Scarlett Johansson

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I’m so excited for Sydney Sweeney’s next project! It reminds me a bit of what Scarlett Johansson did with Hitchcock years ago. After the huge success of The Housemaid, she’s going to play Kim Novak, the classic Hollywood star. It’s a really interesting story – an R-rated biopic focusing on her relationship with Sammy Davis Jr. I think it’s a fantastic role for her and I can’t wait to see it!

As a movie buff, I’m really excited about this new biopic, especially knowing it will likely spend a lot of time on Kim Novak’s iconic role in Hitchcock’s Vertigo. It’s interesting because Sydney Sweeney’s part feels a lot like what Scarlett Johansson did playing Janet Leigh in Hitchcock – portraying a famous actress connected to one of Hitchcock’s biggest films. It’s a role about a movie star, within a movie about a filmmaker – I love that!

Although the film Hitchcock offers a familiar look at how the famous director created his most iconic work, director Sweeney’s new movie, Scandalous, could reveal fresh insights into the life of Hollywood star Kim Novak. However, the two biopics share noticeable similarities in their casting choices.

Sydney Sweeney Will Play Kim Novak In Her Next Movie Scandalous

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Many people believe Sydney Sweeney is an ideal choice to play Kim Novak in the upcoming film, Scandalous. Like Novak during her most famous years, Sweeney is often seen as a glamorous blonde whose acting abilities are sometimes underestimated.

Adding to the difficulty of the role, the historical drama is expected to be politically charged and is directed by Colman Domingo, a fellow actor. Domingo will also star as Sammy Davis Jr., portraying his controversial relationship with Kim Novak, a relationship that caused a stir in America during a time when racial segregation was still common.

Kim Novak Is One Of The Most Iconic “Hitchcock Blondes”

Kim Novak is most famous for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film Vertigo. She became known as one of his iconic “Hitchcock Blondes,” often playing characters who faced tragic fates in his movies. Today, actress Sydney Sweeney is experiencing a similar level of recognition and rising fame in Hollywood.

Kim Novak is worried that the upcoming film Scandalous will focus too much on her image as a glamorous sex symbol from the 1950s, instead of showing the full depth and complexity of who she was as an actress and a person. Her concern likely stems from Sydney Sweeney’s history of performing in very sensual roles.

Scarlett Johansson Also Played Iconic “Hitchcock Blonde” Janet Leigh

Kim Novak might be getting ahead of herself when predicting how Sydney Sweeney will play her in the movie Scandalous. Instead of relying on Sweeney’s past performances, it’s more likely she’ll be inspired by Scarlett Johansson’s famous depiction of Janet Leigh in a similar “Hitchcock Blonde” role.

As a movie buff, I always find it fascinating learning about the stories behind the films. Did you know Leigh played the very first victim in Hitchcock’s Psycho, which was inspired by the real-life serial killer Ed Gein? And then, years later, Sacha Gervasi made a movie called Hitchcock in 2012, and Johansson gave a really captivating performance as Leigh, particularly focusing on the making of that famous shower scene. Honestly, Hitchcock isn’t necessarily a groundbreaking story, but it’s a great film because of the incredible actors in it.

While “Scandalous” aims to be a compelling story, it needs to offer more substance than just a tribute to Hitchcock. Sydney Sweeney could benefit from studying Scarlett Johansson’s approach to portraying one of Hitchcock’s famous collaborators.

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2026-02-26 02:38