Cleopatra: Gal Gadot's film announcement sparks 'whitewashing' accusations

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Cleopatra: Gal Gadot's film announcement sparks 'whitewashing' accusations

Questions about Gal Gadot playing Cleopatra add to the growing debate on whitewashing - when white actors portray non-white roles.

Wednesday 14 October 2020 11:04, UK

Gal Gadot's new film about ancient Egyptian ruler Cleopatra is already facing criticism before filming is even under way, with accusations of "whitewashing" the role.

The Israeli actress will star in the biopic, which will see her reunited with her Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins.

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[Aristus]

1. Cleopatra was Greek.

She had no Egyptian or African blood of any kind. There's no reason an Israeli actress couldn't play her.

[DTomlinson]

2. Let's be honest, the reason these people are mad is that Gal Gadot is (((Israeli))).

[Aristus]

3. Has anyone actually said so?

In the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, I come down on the side of Palestine. But I have no problem with anyone just because they're Israeli.

And Gal Godot is on my short list for Most Beautiful Woman In The World...