Gal Gadot faced controversy when playing Queen Cleopatra
After a series of public controversies, actress Gal Gadot recently shared the reason she was chosen for the role of Cleopatra.
In October, the news that Gal Gadot was chosen to play Queen Cleopatra caused a stir in public opinion. A part of the public believes that this decision is an act of “whitewashing” history – a problem that Hollywood has had for decades.
The National reported that in a recent interview, Gal Gadot explained her controversial role. The beauty revealed that the film crew tried to find an actress with the same Macedonian background as the queen.
Previously, many viewers believed that the role should be given to a star of North African descent, even though Cleopatra was of Greek and Macedonian descent. “If you want to stick to the truth, Cleopatra was a Macedonian,” Gal Gadot shared in the interview.
“The film crew searched for an actress of Macedonian origin who would fit the image of Cleopatra. But that character hasn’t appeared yet, and I’ve always wanted to play the Queen of Egypt,” she continued.
The 35-year-old star will play Queen Cleopatra in an untitled film project from Paramount Pictures. The film is directed by Patty Jenkins, director of the two Wonder Woman films starring Gal Gadot.
Gadot said she wanted to praise Cleopatra and honor her through her new film work. “I have friends all over the world. They belong to many different races and religions… But in the end, they are all human,” the actress said. “The main role of the film could be anyone. But I’m happy that it’s me.”
Historians believe that Cleopatra’s ancestors were partly of Persian origin, but they are not sure that the queen had traces of Egyptian descent.
Until today, no Egyptian actress has played Cleopatra in Hollywood blockbusters. The most impressive image of the Egyptian queen on screen belongs to Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra (1963).
Gal Gadot, as co-producer of the project, said the film is the first time Cleopatra’s life is recreated through the eyes of women – both on screen and behind the camera.
News
Mariska Hargitay’s Dad Teared Up During Her Emotional Award Speech: “I Love You”
The SVU star thanked her father, Mickey Hargitay, who was in the audience during her 2005 Golden Globes speech. One of the Law & Order: Special Victim Unit icon’s greatest moments occurred during the 2005 Golden Globes when she accepted the award for Best…
Mariska Hargitay suffered ‘secondary trauma’ from ‘Law & Order: SVU’ storylines
Mariska Hargitay, 60, who has starred as Olivia Benson in the “Law & Order” franchise since 1999 — making her the longest-running character in the longest-running prime-time drama — said that she’s been “deeply” impacted by the show. “When I…
Mariska Hargitay Was 8 Months Pregnant in Chris Meloni’s Favorite SVU Scene
It’s no surprise that actors themselves have their own favorite scenes from their shows. What is surprising, however, is that Christopher Meloni’s favorite Law & Order: Special Victims Unit scene ever just happens to be one that includes an 8 months pregnant Mariska Hargitay. The…
Christopher Meloni recalls special ‘Law & Order: SVU’ moment with Mariska Hargitay
Christopher Meloni co starred with Mariska Hargitay in 12 seasons of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ Christopher Meloni co starred with Mariska Hargitay in 12 seasons of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ Christopher Meloni has revealed his favourite Law…
Harrison Butker Signs $10 Million Deal with ABC for a New Show, “It’s Going to Replace The View” – Satire
Breaking: Harrison Butker Signs $10 Million Deal with ABC for a New Show, “It’s Going to Replace The View” A famous football kicker got everyone scratching their heads. Well, yes, the ABC Network has given Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison…
Oprah protected ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ as the Camera Pans to the Audience
Oprah protected ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ as the Camera Pans to the Audience A womaп at the DNC was iп the wroпg place at the wroпg time wheп Oprah Wiпfrey meпtioпed ‘childless cat ladies’ dυriпg her speech Wedпesday пight. Wiпfrey was eпdorsiпg Vice Presideпt Kamala Harris wheп…
End of content
No more pages to load