Gal Gadot's casting as Cleopatra in an upcoming Paramount film has launched a debate about the Egyptian ruler's ancestry and whether the actress is right for the role.
The film, which will be directed by Patty Jenkins from a script by Laeta Kalogridis, was Gadot's idea and is being billed as an epic biographical drama. The news was first revealed by Deadline.
Gadot, best known for playing Wonder Woman in two Jenkins projects (including the upcoming "Woman Woman 1984"), is of Israeli descent. She is far from the first white woman to play the role: Claudette Colbert, Vivien Leigh and Elizabeth Taylor have all portrayed the historical figure in the past.
I love embarking on new journeys,I love the excitement of new projects, the thrill of bringing new stories to life.Cleopatra is a story I wanted to tell for a very long time.Can’t be more grateful about this A team!! @PattyJenks @ParamountPics #AtlasEntertainment #LaetaKalogridis https://t.co/qLH7vfCaUo
— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) October 11, 2020
Cleopatra was a descendant of Ptolemy I, a Macedonian Greek who established himself as king of Egypt after the death of his companion Alexander the Great. However, because her mother's identity is unknown, Cleopatra's ethnicity remains a mystery.
Fan reaction was mostly skeptical, with many wondering whether Cleopatra should've been played by an actress of color.
I'm sure Gal Gadot is going to do a wonderful job as Cleopatra. However, for me personally, I would love a Cleopatra who's darker than a brown paper bag, because that seems a bit more historically accurate.
— Morgan Jerkins (@MorganJerkins) October 11, 2020
a cleopatra movie could be a huge step forward for big nose representation but hollywood just won't allow it pic.twitter.com/oNi6uTdyue
— trev 🦏💀 (@trevorcumbo) October 11, 2020
Paramount pictures casting Gal gadot as cleopatra has the same energy as this pic.twitter.com/ax2PikP9yY
— izzy✨ (@selsringz) October 11, 2020
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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