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SilverSmith said:
Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr. Forbidden Love Film

Colman Domingo is set to make his directorial debut with Scandalous, a fast developed drama from Miramax that explores the secret romance between film icon Kim Novak and entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957.

Sydney Sweeney has been cast as Novak, while David Jonsson will portray Davis Jr. The film is scheduled to begin production once Domingo and Sweeney finish filming Season 3 of the HBO series Euphoria.

Before he became Miramax CEO, Jon Glickman originated the project at Panoramic Media, and remained high on it. Novak, star of Vertigo, and Rat Pack member Davis were at the peak of star power when they met while guests on The Steve Allen Show. They fell hard for each other, but as rumors spread, the rampant racism in America threatened to derail their careers.

Novak experienced the ire of Harry Cohn, the Columbia Pictures chief who had the actress under contract. Their romance became big news when a Chicago gossip columnist in early 1958 wrote a detailed account of their relationship, including their plans to marry.


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darkcurry said:
@SilverSmith gave an update on that. It is one of those films that seems like won't ever get made. Unless someone else do their own version.
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Update on this film. Sydney Sweeney is the producer of this film
https://deadline.com/2024/11/colman...al-debut-sydney-sweeney-exclusive-1236189356/

She brought on Colman Domingo to direct and actually put herself in the role of Kim Novak. That is GREAT to hear that she is the driving force behind this film and thought of a Black Man to be the Director of this prominent IR Hollywood Romance Story. AND put herself in the role of the female in the IR. It gives Elizabeth Olsen vibes with what she did with Sorry For Your Loss.
 
SilverSmith said:
"A Thousand Blows"
Premiere Date: 2025 on Hulu
Genre: Drama
Season: 1
Episode Count: 6

Synopsis: "A Thousand Blows," a new series set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London, stars BAFTA Award-winning actor Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow. Originally from Jamaica, Hezekiah finds himself thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London's East End. Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene, he meets Mary Carr, played by Erin Doherty, leader of The Forty Elephant, the notorious all-female London gang as they battle for survival on the streets.

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An all female gang??? You know those chicks have to be TOUGH lol.
 
First Image Of Omar Sy In Netflix Romantic Comedy ‘French Lover’ Revealed

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Netflix France has revealed a first look at Lupin and Untouchable star Omar Sy in romantic comedy French Lover.

The new role marks a fresh direction for the actor whose previous characters have rarely had success in romance.

The French arm of the global platform teased the image at its Next on Netflix event in Paris on Wednesday evening, running simultaneously with events in the U.S. and worldwide.

Sy stars as an A-list actor who unexpectedly falls for a girl-next-door, played by Sara Giraudeau, who crosses his path. They are joined in the cast by Pascale Arbillot, Alban Ivanov and Agnès Hurstel.
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https://deadline.com/2025/01/first-image-omar-sy-netflix-romantic-comedy-french-lover-1236272846/
 
Just found out about a film called "Ending Things", starring Anthony Mackie & Priyanka Chopra, that Amazon picked-up in 2022:

https://deadline.com/2022/02/anthon...sullivan-action-spec-ending-things-1234925057
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The hot spec package in front of buyers right now is Ending Things. The Kevin Sullivan spec has Anthony Mackie and Priyanka Chopra Jonas attached to star in a True Lies-esque action film. A hit-woman who wants out of the assassin business tells her “business” partner that she’s ending their personal relationship as well. But she comes to realize she doesn’t want to end that part of their bond. In order to survive the breakup – and their last job together – they must join forces for one last night out.
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https://collider.com/ending-things-anthony-mackie-priyanka-chopra-jonas-amazon-studios/
 
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Thump said:
Demi Moore & Colman Domingo will co-star as real-life married couple Betty and Barney Hill, who had the first widely reported Alien Abduction stories. Does Colman Domingo's being Gay affect the interest of this casting for anyone?

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I think he has had straight relationships onscreen before. As long as he's not all silly about heterosexuality it should work. I doubt there will be sex scenes
about this couple and their legendary story. But their might be some kissing scenes.

Colman's sexuality goes under the radar with him because he presents himself as masculine. He is a
rare gay guy that isn't effeminate.
So has been some of his character portrayals. Even the ones that has been gay.
 
darkcurry said:
I think he has had straight relationships onscreen before. As long as he's not all silly about heterosexuality it should work. I doubt there will be sex scenes
about this couple and their legendary story. But their might be some kissing scenes.

Colman's sexuality goes under the radar with him because he presents himself as masculine. He is a
rare gay guy that isn't effeminate.
So has been some of his character portrayals. Even the ones that has been gay.
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Agreed. He played Victor Strand as a masculine and menacing gay male during the zombie apocalypse.
 
JamalSpunky said:
WTF? Did you expect the two actors to end up falling in love off screen as well? They are acting. He can play a straight male just fine.
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Listen it takes something away for me if it don't for you that's fine different opinions. I know it's acting but at the same time it takes away some authenticity if that makes sense. To be clear I don't have a problem with him being gay, but it makes it harder for me to buy him as a heterosexual in a romance. I would prefer an actual heterosexual actor in a role like that.
 
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Jeffrey Tripp said:
Listen it takes something away for me if it don't for you that's fine different opinions. I know it's acting but at the same time it takes away some authenticity if that makes sense. To be clear I don't have a problem with him being gay, but it makes it harder for me to buy him as a heterosexual in a romance. I would prefer an actual heterosexual actor in a role like that.
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Intertextuality is a thing - actors bring their public personas and previous roles to their projects. Him being openly gay, given the history of feminizing/marginalizing Black men in film, is noteworthy. Many (liberal) pro-LGBTQ established Black actors refuse to accept gay roles for that very reason. It’s a difficult conversation, but it’s a conversation worth having. Domingo is having a moment right now—he’s versatile, compelling and charming. Production companies are casting him because his public appeal is high.
 
JamalSpunky said:
WTF? Did you expect the two actors to end up falling in love off screen as well? They are acting. He can play a straight male just fine.
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I noticed you downvoted my post as well. I'm curious is it asking the question that you have an issue with? It felt like a legitimate question to ask, after all there are several posts about the onscreen/offscreen chemistry between other actors on this board (michael b. jordan and hailee steinfeld as an example) and there is a whole topic thread about "Not Together But Looking Good" neither @Jeffrey Tripp or myself made any judgments about the actor, so what's wrong with being honest and asking the question?
 
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