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Gal Gadot says that her Cleopatra movie is still happening and that it will “change the narrative” of the Queen.

It may have been a little while since we last heard of the Cleopatra movie starring Gal Gadot, but the actress told Vogue Hong Kong that the project is still moving forward and that it will “change the narrative” about the leader.

“This woman was so ahead of her time,” Gal Gadot said of Cleopatra. “This woman was so ahead of her time,” Gal Gadot said about Cleopatra. I can’t really say much. I can’t say much, but I am so passionate about telling her story, and bringing justice to her character, her legacy, and celebrating her. We have a beautiful script, and I cannot wait to share this story with the world and change the narrative of Cleopatra simply being a seductor.

“Gal Gadot continued: “Israel borders Egypt, and I grew up with so many stories about Cleopatra, and she’s like a household name. Cleopatra is the real strong female leader. Wonder Woman is an imaginary one. But there’s so much more to her. But the truth is, there’s so much more to her.” Gal Gadot was initially set to reunite with Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins for the Cleopatra movie, but she later dropped out of the project and was replaced by Kari Skogland (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

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The casting for Gal Gadot generated controversy. However, the actress spoke out to defend herself. “First, if you are going to be truthful about the facts, Cleopatra is Macedonian. We were looking for an actress who could play Cleopatra. Gadot said to BBC Arabic in 2020 that she was “very passionate about Cleopatra” but that she wasn’t available. Gadot said at the time, “I’ve got friends all over the world, whether they are Muslims, Christians, Catholics, atheists, Buddhists, or Jews, of course.” “People are people and I want to honor Cleopatra, this amazing historical icon that I admire. Anyone can make this film and anyone can do it. I’m very passionate that I’m going to do my own too.“

The biggest version of Cleopatra’s story is undoubtedly the 1963 version starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The filming took years and the budget was so large that it nearly bankrupted studios. But the results were incredible. The sheer extravagance of the sets and costumes, not to mention the thousands of extras filling the screen, make it an experience to behold.