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Screenwriter Brian Helgeland reveals plot details for his canceledCleopatramovie.

Helgeland, who won an Oscar for 1998’sL.A.

Lots of true events surprised me when I was writing it.

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Thats historically true and featured in the script.

Its sort of her way of saying fuck you to those guys because shes smart enough and hes not.

I have no idea if that script is being used, but Ill be very happy if it is.

Ryan Gosling in the foreground and a bunch of Sith in the background

Ever since, the project has been stuck in development hell, even switching studios from Universal to Paramount.

DunedirectorDenis Villeneuve is also developing aCleopatramovie.

Perhaps most importantly, it would have emphasized Cleopatra’s cleverness and political acumen in a male-dominated world.

Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas, Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa and Justice Smith

Angelina Jolie in Alexander

Gal Gadot sitting on the throne as Cleopatra

Gal Gadot is set to portray Cleopatra, the legendary queen of Egypt, in an upcoming biographical drama. Directed by Kari Skogland, the film aims to present Cleopatra as a strategic and influential leader, moving beyond previous portrayals that focused primarily on her romantic relationships.

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Gal Gadot is set to portray Cleopatra, the legendary queen of Egypt, in an upcoming biographical drama. Directed by Kari Skogland, the film aims to present Cleopatra as a strategic and influential leader, moving beyond previous portrayals that focused primarily on her romantic relationships.

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