Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who catapulted to international fame as Wonder Woman, is on board to play the ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a major Paramount production.
Cleopatra, a skilled multi-lingual ruler who was involved with both Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, has become the stuff of legend and portrayed by stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Monica Bellucci, and Angelina Jolie.
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The Paramount version of the Cleopatra story will be another collaboration between Gadot and Patty Jenkins, who directed Wonder Woman and its sequel, whose release has been repeatedly delayed by the COVID pandemic.
In addition to playing the lead role, Gadot is co-producing the Cleopatra film with her husband.
After the project was announced, Gadot wrote on Instagram: "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 excited and grateful about this A team!!!"
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