Popular Hollywood actress Gald Gadot has been cast as Cleopatra on the big screen. "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins and the 35-year-old actress teamed up with scriptwriter Laeta Kalogridis to produce a new feminine take on the story of the queen of the river Nile. Keep reading we reveal some controversial claims and historical facts to the story!
The decision to cast the “Wonder Woman” star as Cleopatra is controversial despite the amazing news of a different kind of movie about the Queen of Egypt.
It will bring a new perspective, through women's eyes, both on backstage filming and in front of the camera.
Gadot’s casting has drawn both criticism and support from both sides of the social media frenzy.
Some say that the Egyptian queen was black and of African origin, while others claim she was of Greek origin.
"Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins is very excited to come back and save the world and bring audiences to the theaters again with this epic biographical drama.